Social Sciences and Humanities Building Seismic Improvements

Social Sciences and Humanities Building

100%

Design

40%

Construction

Spring 2026

Completion

$25M

Project Cost

6/9/2025

Message from UC Davis Fire Marshal, Tim Annis: 

Due to a number of issues with the existing fire alarm system, as campus Fire Marshall I have decided that it should be taken offline entirely with immediate effect. Instead, we have established a 24/7 fire watch in the building and lecture hall. This will allow the contractor time and flexibility to complete the upgrades while maintaining life safety protocols.

You may see campus security or Aggie Host with walkie talkies patrolling the building at all hours. Manual pull stations (red boxes next doors) will not be operational during this time. To report a fire or other emergency, please call 911.

 

Business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

About this project

Project Overview

Construction Timeframe: Fall 2024 - Spring 2026

Seismic Improvements: Seismic strengthening with objective of meeting Seismic Performance Level IV

Code Compliance: Updated fire alarm system, improved lighting and entrances, improved accessibility in restrooms.

Social Sciences and Humanities Building has been identified as a high priority, level VI rated, building for seismic renovations.

Seismic Renovation

The following scope will improve seismic safety while minimizing the impact to the interior of the building. 

  • Strengthen building connections at existing steel frames
  • Strengthen the connection between steel and concrete building structures 
  • Improve lateral building stability with concrete shear walls

Fire, Accessibility & Other Code Improvements

The following scope will be executed in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association standards (NFPA), the California Building Code (CBC) and Americans with Disabilities Act Standards (ADA).

  • Provide fire alarm system
  • Update various entry doors
  • Update interior illuminated exit signage and room signage
  • Remodel existing restrooms (men’s and women’s)
  • Remove and replace interior and exterior stair guardrail and handrail
  • Update drinking fountain
  • Install exterior lighting

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Project Location
Social Sciences & Humanities
Client
Campus, College of Letters and Science, College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences
Design Team
Harley Ellis Devereaux Corporation
Contractor
S.J. Amoroso Construction