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The “Earthquake Damage Assessment and Repair” course reviews the current
guidelines available for the evaluation and repair of earthquake damage in
woodframe construction under the General Guidelines?for the Assessment and Repair?
of Earthquake Damage?in Residential Woodframe Buildings, published by the
Consortium of Universities for Research in Earthquake Engineering (CUREE). The
module is presented by John Osteraas, PhD, PE, Group VP & Principal
Engineer for Exponent.
The course summarizes the tools and techniques
used to distinguish between cosmetic and structural damage, as well as between
old and new damage; describes effective repair methods for various types of
common earthquake damage; identifies circumstances requiring engineering
assistance; and provides guidance on effective communication with engineers.
After completing the course, the attendee will be able to discuss the
earthquake basics of ground motion and ground acceleration; explain the two
measures of earthquakes; outline the earthquake effects on people, contents,
mechanisms, and buildings; describe the recommended inspection protocol;
distinguish pre-existing conditions from earthquake damage; define ground
failure; identify the scope of loss in foundations, slabs, wall surfaces, roofs,
floors, chimneys, fireplaces, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and attics and
crawlspaces; understand how to effectively communicate with engineers; describe
the additional risks with irregular structural configurations; identify the
potential scope of an engineering assessment; and comprehend engineering report
guidelines.
The course is designed for insurance professionals working in
the area of property adjusting.
(Note that California Earthquake Claims
Handling Accreditation is not available by completing this module. For more
information about certification, visit https://www.earthquakeauthority.com.
.)
What CE Credit is available?
Note: To qualify for credit, you must submit completion (including a passed final exam if required) within five days of completing the last quiz. No partial credits will be awarded.
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State:
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Adjuster General
CE Hours: |
Adjuster Ethics
CE Hours: |
Attorney General
CLE Hours: |
State's Course ID:
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| NH | 2.0 | 479278 | ||
| TX (classroom equivalent) | 2.0 | 100552 | ||
| NC | 2.0 | 203627 | ||
| FL * ( Provider Number: 364169 ) | No Credit | No Credit | ||
| IL | 2.0 | 585456 | ||
| WY | 2.0 | 28033 | ||
| OK | 2.0 - General Credit Only | 1023570 (Note: general credit only not earthquake) |
* This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit.
