Assembly Concurrent Resolution
No. 151
CHAPTER 188
Relative to nonstructural seismic technologies.
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Filed with
Secretary of State
August 28, 2024.
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LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
ACR 151, Calderon.
Nonstructural seismic technologies.
This measure would support the use of nonstructural seismic technologies.
Digest Key
Fiscal Committee:
NO WHEREAS, California is a state with a high level of seismic activity and it is in the best interest of the state and its citizens to encourage the use of nonstructural technologies that have undergone advanced seismic performance verification wherever possible; and
WHEREAS, Recent damaging earthquakes in Japan, Turkey, and Morocco have again demonstrated the dangers presented by damaged structures to occupants and the public within close proximity to those buildings; and
WHEREAS, A destructive earthquake that will impact a highly populated area within California is long overdue; and
WHEREAS, Nonstructural entities are critical to seismic performance and should be encouraged when retrofitting buildings; and
WHEREAS, Damage to nonstructural entities such as ceilings, internet access, HVAC, piping, and power lines could instigate a red or yellow tag, which could render the building unoccupiable even though the structural components are still functional; and
WHEREAS, Federal, state, and local governments should recommend the use of technologies and policies that encourage the use of products that have demonstrated exceptional performance during earthquakes or have gone through recognized seismic performance verification procedures; and
WHEREAS, The use of products with superior seismic performance will lead to a more rapid postearthquake functional recovery; and
WHEREAS, The use of vetted seismic products will reduce damage from shaking, fires, toxic spills, and rubble removal, thereby resulting in a reduced postearthquake carbon footprint for California; and
WHEREAS, Encouraging the use of vetted seismic technologies will ultimately lead to more jobs for the people of California; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature supports giving priority to vetted nonstructural seismic technologies for the reduction in loss of life and property damage, and for rapid postearthquake economic recovery; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.