Contents:
- A. Examples of Documents
- B. Example of a Data Dictionary
- C. Excerpts from a Survey App
- D. Example of a QA/QC Training Presentation
To access the whole document, go to the Unreinforced Masonry (URM) Building Survey Workflow Guidebook webpage.
Appendix A. Examples of Documents
Letters. Three examples of a letter to send to property owners prior to the survey; copies of the letter can also be given to surveyors to share with building occupants and members of the public who ask questions during the survey:
Safety Guidelines. A list of safety guidelines to share with survey participants. (Example from a survey in Tacoma, Washington)
Post-Survey Poll. Polling questions to ask survey participants when they finish surveying buildings. (Example from a survey in Everett, Washington)
URM Features Handout. Examples of 8 typical features of unreinforced masonry construction. (Courtesy of Washington State Emergency Management Division)
Appendix B. Example of a Data Dictionary
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This “data dictionary” was developed by the Washington State Emergency Management Division and state Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) to define terms and provide a blueprint for communities in Washington when they undertake a survey of unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings. By following the data dictionary when they set up their surveys, communities ensure that the data they collect are consistent and align with the statewide database hosted by DAHP.
Appendix C. Excerpts from a Survey App
Slides illustrating the Survey123 app that was set up by the City of Tacoma in Washington for use in a URM building survey on November 15, 2024. These slides were excerpted from the presentation that was used to train survey participants on the day of the survey.
Appendix D. Example of a QA/QC Training Presentation
The City of Tacoma used these slides to train volunteer building professionals to do a quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) review of data collected during a survey of URM buildings. The slides show reviewers both what to look for and how to use the app. (Tacoma’s process also included a follow-up training presentation to refresh reviewers’ understanding and apprise them of a few updates and adjustments to the app.)
