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Rapid Visual Screening — FEMA P-154, Third Edition (2015), Level 1

Final Level 1 score from the basic score and score modifiers of the FEMA P-154 data collection form for the selected seismicity region and FEMA building type, with the minimum score, the cut-off check and the triggers for a detailed structural evaluation.

Building

Seismicity region (from the screening program)

FEMA building type

Stories above grade

Vertical irregularity

Code era

Soil type

Cut-off score (set by the screening program)

Plan irregularity
Seismic codes never adopted and enforced in the jurisdiction
Geologic hazard (liquefaction, landslide, surface rupture)

Results

Item	Score

Sum · minimum score SMIN—

Final Level 1 score SL1—

Detailed structural evaluation—

FEMA P-154 (2015)Appendix B Level 1 Data Collection Forms, Third Edition, published by the Applied Technology Council (developer of FEMA P-154 for FEMA). Scores and modifiers differ from the second edition (2002) and from local adaptations. Level 2 screening and nonstructural hazards are not computed.

VerifiedAll 850 form values transcribed and consistency-tested; the Very High SMIN row matches an independent print of the form; hand calculations reproduced.

Preliminary calculation tool. Final design requires the full text of the referenced standard (see the sources on this page) and review by a licensed PE.