WHERE WE WORK

UTAH

Utah lies within a highly active seismic zone, with nearly 80% of the state’s population living along the Wasatch Front—an area directly adjacent to major fault lines. Many commercial, industrial, and multifamily structures in Utah were built before modern seismic codes were adopted, making them especially vulnerable to damage or collapse during a significant earthquake.

 

While Utah does not yet have widespread mandatory retrofit ordinances, areas like Salt Lake City have adopted more stringent safety codes for vulnerable structures. Building owners throughout the Wasatch Front are increasingly investing in seismic retrofits as part of long-term risk management.
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Seismic Risk Is High in Utah

Utah’s seismic activity is centered around the Intermountain Seismic Belt, which includes several active faults. The most significant threats include:

Wasatch Fault Zone

A highly active fault system stretching over 240 miles along the Wasatch Front, running through Salt Lake City, Provo, and Ogden

West Valley Fault Zone

Runs west of Salt Lake City and poses localized earthquake risk

East Bench Fault

Located near the eastern edge of Salt Lake Valley

Sevier Fault

Impacts parts of southern Utah

Washington Fault Zone

Near St. George and southwestern Utah

Given the frequency and severity of seismic events across the state, strengthening your building isn’t just about compliance—it’s a vital investment in long-term safety and operational resilience.

Areas We Serve in Utah

We support commercial and industrial clients throughout Utah, including:

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Salt Lake County (Salt Lake City, West Valley City)

Utah County (Provo, Orem)

Davis County (Layton, Bountiful)

Weber County (Ogden)

Washington County (St. George)

Cache County (Logan)

Tooele County

Summit County (Park City)

Iron County (Cedar City)

CASE STUDY

Guiding a First-Time Owner Through Seismic Retrofit and Unexpected Repairs

Guided a first-time owner through a seamless seismic retrofit, protecting high-value inventory, resolving surprise issues fast, and delivering the project with total tenant satisfaction.

N/a. Montebello, CA

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40+
YEARS
Seismic retrofitting experience
2500+
RETROFITS
Completed across five Western states
$3M+
CLIENTS SAVED ANNUALLY
Through experience, process, and design reviews

What our clients have to say

“Saunders Construction has completed the construction of numerous seismic retrofits for some of our most valued clients with projects in seismically vulnerable states of California, Washington, and Nevada.

 

We are able to recommend your firm to our clients because we have confidence that your organization will execute the work according to the construction documents prepared by our office and with the extra care and attention required by the building tenants.”

Jeff Dyer

J.S. DYER & ASSOCIATES, INC.

"Working with Saunders Construction on our recent seismic retrofit project was a pleasure. Your team helped us identify cost-effective solutions that allowed our client to upgrade their 57,000 square foot building to current seismic standards. Not only was the cost reduced as compared to other retrofit systems, the work was also completed on-time. We look forward to collaborating with your team on our next strengthening project."
Brent Blackman
Brent BlackmanINSIGHT STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS

Partner With Saunders for Your Next Project

At Saunders Seismic, we make seismic retrofits straightforward, not overwhelming. Whether you manage a REIT, oversee multiple properties, or simply need a reliable partner for your next retrofit project, we support every stage—from early budgeting through final closeout—with clear communication, minimal tenant disruption, and cost-conscious execution.

 

The result? Safer buildings, smoother construction, and peace of mind for owners, investors, and property teams.

 

Protect your portfolio and preserve long-term value. Contact Saunders Seismic today to start planning with confidence.

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