Stay safe & meet soft-story seismic retrofit requirements with an ADU
What is soft-story seismic retrofit?
Soft-story buildings resides within buildings that have the first floor open - generally used as tuck under parking ports for tenants. Soft-story seismic retrofitting is reinforcing the first floor to ensure stability and safety in the event of an earthquake.
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Buildings with wood-frame permitted or built before January 1st. 1978
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Ground floor structure containing tuck-under parking
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Structures with at least 2 stories and 4 or more dwelling units.
Tuck-under Parking
Soft-story seismic retrofitting reinforced first floor to ensure stability and safety in the event of an earthquake.
ADU Conversion
Created 2 more dwelling units and met requirements while generating income.
Ask us how!
Soft-story seismic retrofitting is required for apartment owners to reinforce tuck under parking to prevent death or injury.
We encourage you to take the advantage of the opportunity to retrofit by converting existing garages/carports into ADUs to meet Ordinance 183893 but ALSO generate extra income and increase your property value.
This is very beneficial for multifamily property owners because the initial retrofit investment, time and requirement, as the perfect opportunity to increase gross rent multiplier. Failure to comply with the ordinance will result in a penalties, let us help you avoid penalties and bring your property up to code. These are considered ADU conversions with seismic retrofitting that will bring your property up to code.
Ordinance Timeline:
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2 years: Submit proof of previous retrofit, or plans to retrofit or demolish
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3.5 years: Obtain permit to start construction or demolition
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7 years: Complete construction