The process of reassigning unused substitutes to sampled schools that did not get substitutes assigned in the first or second pass of substitution selection.

The process of reassigning unused substitutes to sampled schools that did not get substitutes assigned in the first or second pass of substitution selection.

Reinforcement or upgrading of existing structures to become more resistant and resilient to the damaging effects of hazards. Comment: Retrofitting requires consideration of the design and function of the structure, the stresses that the structure may be subject to from particular hazards or hazard scenarios, and the practicality and costs of differ [..]

(n) a component or accessory added to something after it has been manufactured(n) the act of adding a component or accessory to something that did not have it when it was manufactured(v) provide with [..]

The replacement of existing water fixtures, appliances and devices with more efficient fixtures, appliances and devices for the purpose of conservation.

Involves the upgrading of an existing building to meet code requirements (i.e. fire or emergency exits). This process often includes the installation of new insulation as a means of energy conservation. (In The Heritage Canada Foundation - Preservation Strategy No.3, 1983). The upgrading of an existing building to meet code requirements (i.e. for f [..]

installing modern pollution control devices at facilities without making major changes to the facility’s design.

Reinforcement of structures in order to be more resistant to the forces of natural hazards. Retrofitting involves consideration of changes in the mass, stiffness, damping, load path and ductility of m [..]