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City and County Building Earthquake Damage Repairs
Project overview
On March 18th, 2020, a 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit the Salt Lake City area. As a result of that event, the City and County Building sustained some damage to the building’s interior plaster work. The scope of thr project was to repair and restore the City and County Building to its initial state prior to this seismic event. The repair work aimed to restore and reinforce the interior plaster and paint surfaces of a building that had been damaged or weakened by seismic activity. The project involved a comprehensive assessment of the affected areas, planning for repairs, and implementing measures to ensure the structural integrity and aesthetic appeal of the interior spaces.
Project updates
Phase 10, the final phase of this project, was completed in August, 2024, thus concluding the overall project.
The project’s work was performed in phases to allow the building to remain open during construction. Occupants were relocated to temporary offices while work occurred in their areas. The repairs were funded as part of an insurance claim.
Project resources
Project gallery
These images capture some of the damage, and the process taken to make the repairs:
Project team
City Architect | Sean Fyfe, AIA | Sean.Fyfe@slc.gov
City Project Manager | Karilyn Anderson, AIA
Architect | Travis Sheppard, AIA – GSBS Architects
General Contractor | John Paulsen – Paulsen Construction
Project Management Consultant | Robert Czubak – MOCA
Contact the Architecture and Construction Management Division by:
Phone: 801-535-7116