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The Guideline for Condition Assessment of the Building Envelope, ASCE/SEI 30-14, is a standard developed by the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE. Its purpose is to provide a guideline and methodology for assessing the condition and performance of existing building envelope systems and components. The standard emphasizes the importance of accurately evaluating the building envelope as the first step in the adaptive reuse, rehabilitation, and improvement of existing buildings.

The standard has been revised and reorganized, with updates including a new section on fabric structures and updated figures and referenced standards. By compiling basic information, procedures, and references into a single volume, the standard helps investigators develop a logical approach to assessing the building envelope, focusing on identifying the underlying causes of deficiencies and distress rather than just outward symptoms.

ASCE/SEI 30-14 replaces the previous standard ASCE/SEI 30-00 and works in conjunction with the Guideline for Structural Condition Assessment of Existing Buildings, Standard 11, which addresses the structural assessment of existing buildings. This standard serves as a valuable resource for structural engineers, design professionals, code officials, and building owners involved in the evaluation of existing building envelope systems.