As the threat of earthquakes looms over California, cities like Palos Verdes are increasingly aware of the need for proactive measures to safeguard residents and infrastructure. With concerns growing around soft-story structures—buildings that are particularly vulnerable to seismic activity—Palos Verdes may soon explore retrofitting ordinances similar to those adopted by Los Angeles and Long Beach. […]
As concerns over seismic safety rise in California, cities like Redondo Beach may soon consider implementing soft-story retrofit ordinances similar to those in Los Angeles and Long Beach. These measures aim to ensure that vulnerable buildings can withstand earthquakes and protect residents. Understanding Soft-Story Structures Soft-story structures typically feature ground floors with less rigidity than […]
As the threat of seismic activity continues to loom over California, cities like Manhattan Beach may soon follow the lead of Los Angeles and Long Beach in implementing soft-story retrofit ordinances. These changes aim to protect residents and ensure the safety of vulnerable structures, particularly those with tuck-under parking. Understanding Soft-Story Structures A soft-story structure […]
As cities throughout California take steps to protect their residents and buildings from the state's frequent seismic activity, it's only a matter of time before smaller cities like Lomita adopt ordinances that require retrofitting soft-story structures. Both Los Angeles and Long Beach have already taken these crucial steps, and their programs offer valuable insight into […]
As California continues to face the reality of seismic risks, the city of Lawndale is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of its residents through the implementation of the Multi-Family Soft-Story Retrofit Grant Program. This initiative is a crucial step toward improving the resilience of soft-story buildings, which are particularly vulnerable during earthquakes. Understanding […]
As California continues to face the threat of earthquakes, the safety of our buildings remains a top priority. Many older structures, particularly soft-story buildings, are at heightened risk during seismic events. As Inglewood evaluates its safety protocols, it's essential for residents and property owners to understand what soft-story retrofitting entails and how to prepare for […]
As Southern California experiences frequent seismic activity, cities across the region are enacting soft-story retrofit ordinances to protect buildings from earthquake damage. While Hermosa Beach has not yet passed its own ordinance, property owners should prepare for the possibility, especially as neighboring cities like Los Angeles are already adopting regulations like soft-story retrofit mandates. Why […]
Hawthorne is proactively advancing toward enforcing a soft-story retrofit ordinance, joining other South Bay cities like Los Angeles and Long Beach in prioritizing seismic safety. This ordinance aims to address the structural vulnerabilities in buildings susceptible to earthquake damage, specifically targeting soft-story structures, which often feature open ground-floor spaces used for parking or storefronts. What […]
El Segundo, a city in the South Bay Area near Long Beach, is preparing to implement its own soft-story retrofit ordinance as part of California’s seismic safety efforts. Like Los Angeles and other nearby cities, such as Long Beach, El Segundo will soon require that vulnerable structures undergo seismic retrofitting to ensure they are better […]
In 2019, California passed Senate Bill 326 (SB 326), requiring mandatory balcony inspections and evaluations of exterior elevated elements (EEEs) such as balconies, decks, and walkways in multifamily residential buildings. This law, which applies to Los Angeles balcony inspections, was created to prevent tragic structural failures by ensuring regular inspections of these critical load-bearing elements. […]
