Ethel Moore Building Emergency Demolition Project

The Ethel Moore Building Emergency Demolition Project, managed by the Oakland Unified School District, involves the demolition of the existing structure located at 1025 Second Avenue in Oakland, California. This emergency action is required due to significant structural deterioration over several years and substantial fire damage resulting from a 2024 fire, both of which pose imminent threats to public health and safety. The primary objective of the project is to eliminate these hazards to protect students, district staff, emergency responders, neighboring properties, and the general public. The project is classified under NAICS code 238910 and is designated as exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080(b)(4) and section 15269(c) of the CEQA Guidelines. Technical and regulatory compliance for the project is guided by the California Existing Building Code 2022 and the National Fire Protection Association's NFPA 921 Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations. Pranita Ranbhise, Executive Director of Facilities, serves as the primary point of contact for the lead agency.