Missouri State Emergency Management Agency

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Please check the correct answer to each question listed below. Your ATC-20-1 pocket field manual may be used to correctly answer each question. Questions must be answered before re-certification can be processed.

1

As a SAVE inspector, the main objective of your Rapid Evaluation is (Ref. ATC 20-1 Field Manual Chapter 1):

• To provide a detailed and thorough inspection of the building exterior and interior.
• Inspect the building to provide an estimate of the amount of damage sustained.
• To quickly inspect and determine if buildings are safe for continued use, or if entry should be restricted or prohibited.

2.

As a SAVE Inspector, what is the number of Rapid Evaluation criteria used in performing post-earthquake safety evaluations of buildings (Ref. ATC 20-1 Field Manual Table 3-1)?

• Four.
• Six.
• Twelve.
• Twenty.

Photo Credit: R. Reitherman

3.

For the building shown in the photograph above, what posting is most appropriate for the damage observed (Ref. ATC 20-1 Field Manual Chapter 5)?

• Red – Unsafe, permanently out-of-plumb lower walls and a soft-story exists.
• Yellow – Limited Entry, some damage, but access to retrieve contents would be acceptable.
• Green – Safe, minor damage observed but safety to re-occupy.

4.

For the building shown in the photograph, what posting is most appropriate for the damage observed (Ref. ATC 20-1 Field Manual Chapter 5)?

• Yellow – Limited Entry, building has settled with damage to the cripple walls but is in a stable condition, access to retrieve contents would be acceptable.
• Red – Unsafe, permanently displaced off its foundation.

Photo Credit: ATC

5.

As a SAVE Inspector you are walking the exterior of a building and smell natural gas, what is the appropriate action (Ref. ATC 20-1 Field Manual Appendix C Field Safety)?

• Determine where the gas shut-off valve is for the building and shut off the gas.
• Barricade the area where the smell is located and continue your inspection.
• Immediately vacate the area and notify your SAVE coordinator or local authorities
  providing the address and location of the smell.

6.

You as a SAVE Inspector are inspecting the building in the photo to the right, select the most appropriate reason to NOT be standing where the individual is standing in the photo (Ref. ATC 20-1 Field Manual Appendix C & D)?

• Aftershocks could occur and cause further collapse
  of the building.
• The picture would be better if taken in the sunlight.
• A closer position to the building should be taken
  to better view and evaluate the extent of the damage.

Photo Credit: Bay Area Regional Earthquake Preparedness Project