WMD intends for this study to explore: • Functional recovery building code, standards, and guides that are being developed, have been proposed or adopted in other countries, states, or local jurisdictions with a high risk of earthquakes, or are developed by public or private organizations with expertise in earthquake performance standards and safety; • The levels of functional recovery supported by current state local building and construction codes; • The objectives, feasibility, necessary measures, and estimated costs and benefits of adopting and implementing statewide functional recovery building code standards, and how this assessment is impacted by whether the standards: o (A) Are mandatory or voluntary; o (B) Apply to only certain types of structures or prioritize certain types of structures; o (C) Apply to existing structures in addition to new construction; o (D) Are intended to apply to only specific seismic hazard levels; or o (E) Include nonstructural components as well as structural systems; • The recovery time needed for various functions and services within each community • The appropriate target recovery-based performance for existing assets and how it compares with that of new assets • How statewide standards for functional recovery would fit into an all-hazards approach for state emergency response and recovery, specifically focusing on the nonstructural needs; • Funding opportunities that provide for the coordination of state and federal funds for the purposes of improving the state's preparedness for functional recovery following a significant earthquake or tsunami; • Equity considerations for the development of statewide building code standards for functional recovery; • Assess what seismic hazard level should be associated with functional recovery (MCE ~2,500 year recurrence interval vs the design level earthquake ~500 year recurrence interval etc.) • Gather and assess Washington’s current technical standards to identify any gaps/opportunities to achieve functional recovery goals and costs to close gaps or pursue opportunities; • Assess and prioritize which buildings to include (Risk Category IV, schools, lifelines etc.), • Conduct asset mapping of essential facilities and services for representative communities; • Identify the appropriate performance target for structural and nonstructural components necessary to achieving functional recovery for given recovery time goals; o Identify the nonstructural infrastructure system backups for water, power, wastewater, communication, etc. (i.e. generator, portable water system) o Identify necessary personnel, plans, and procedures • Define what is practical and identify means for implementation; • Assess impacts of implementation and no implementation; • Conduct a cost estimate for implementation (including education and outreach) and compliance; and • Develop actionable recommendations.
