The series is organized by the eight chapters of the 2020 NEHRP Recommended Provisions: Design Examples, which published today

(WASHINGTON, DC, January 12, 2022) – The National Institute of Building Sciences Building Seismic Safety Council plans to launch a new webinar series around the 2020 NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions: Design Examples, Training Materials, and Design Flow Charts (FEMA P-2192). The first session takes place January 20.

The Design Examples have been developed by BSSC for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to illustrate and explain new changes in the 2020 NEHRP Provisions, ASCE/SEI 7-22, and the material design standards referenced in design applications.

“While the Design Examples primarily were developed for design practitioners, anyone learning about earthquake engineering will find this series helpful,” said Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, Interim CEO of NIBS.

The webinar series is organized by the eight chapters in the Design Examples and serves as part of the FEMA NEHRP/BSSC outreach and education effort.

Background

The  2020 NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions for New Buildings and Other Structures (FEMA P-2082) marks the 10th edition of this technical resource document since its first publication in 1985.

As with prior editions, this FEMA document is a national seismic code resource for design professionals and the U.S. standards and code-development organizations.

Most of the recommended code changes in Part 1 of the NEHRP Provisions are adopted by ASCE/SEI 7-22, Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures, which is to be adopted by reference by the 2024 International Building Code.

The Building Seismic Safety Council deals with the complex technical, regulatory, social and economic issues involved in developing and promulgating building earthquake risk mitigation provisions. It was established in 1979, to enhance public safety by providing a national forum that fosters improved seismic planning, design, construction and regulation in the building community. For more information, visit the BSSC.

About NIBS

National Institute of Building Sciences brings together labor and consumer interests, government representatives, regulatory agencies, and members of the building industry to identify and resolve problems and potential issues around the construction of housing and commercial buildings. NIBS is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization. It was established by Congress in 1974. For more information, visit nibs.org or follow @bldgsciences on Twitter and Facebook.