The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy Seismic Safety. The policy is proposed to be revised and includes the following key issues:

• Replace the 2030 deadline with a continual improvement requirement for each location to achieve a minimum 4% per year reduction of non-compliant space above the established 2022 baseline square footage averaged over a three-year period. Note that any improvements completed in compliance with state-mandated requirements for critical care facilities will count towards the 4% reduction goal.

• All currently occupied Seismic Performance Rating VI facilities, shall be given the highest priority in capital planning and allocation decisions and brought into compliance with policy no later than Dec. 31, 2037.

• Existing leases for certain non-compliant UC-occupied facilities may be extended through 2037.

The proposed revisions are posted here: https://ucanr.edu/sites/PCPA/Revisions/.

If you have any questions or if you wish to comment on this policy revision, please contact Robin Sanchez at rgsanchez@ucanr.edu, no later than Nov. 1, 2024. Please indicate “Seismic Safety Policy” in the subject line.