VA Seismic Risk Definitions (includes Seismic Zone Map)  

The purpose of this document is to define the Department of Veterans Affairs’ criteria for buildings that are at a “High Risk” (HR) or an “Exceptionally High Risk” (EHR) of damage during a major seismic event to assist with seismic risk prioritization for mitigation efforts. Per VA Directive 7512, VA is committed to providing life-safety protection to Veterans, employees, and other building occupants in all facilities and maintaining operations in Critical and Essential facilities, as defined in VA Handbook H-18-8, Seismic Design Requirements.