RetrofitLA Informational Posts
Question – I have to replace batteries in my smoke detector all of the time, but why? If this is the case, check to make sure you have the correct smoke detector installed. If you are using a Kidde FireX detector like the one pictured below … … then the detector MUST be plugged into
Why is My Smoke Detector Using Batteries Every Few Months? Read More »
Your smoke detector beeps once a minute or so, and you replace the battery or batteries hoping to stop the beeping. But the beeping continues….. Why is that? The problem is typically one of three things – If you have a detector with a sealed battery that you can not replace the battery and it
New Battery – And It Still Beeps!?! Read More »
When selling a home in the area of La Crescenta Montrose, CA, the following items should be checked by a independent third party retrofitter for full compliance. This ensures all parties, including agents and their brokers, will be covered in case of loss, injury or death after escrow closes. When selling a property here for
City of La Crescenta Montrose Retrofit (Code Compliance) Requirements When Selling Read More »
This is a common questions we are asked all of the time – can retrofit and code compliance be waived? Others in my office do it, and why can’t I? Well, in reality, ANYTHING in a contract can be ‘waived’. but it’s best to ask the following yourself a couple questions before mandatory code compliance
Is Retrofit ‘Mandatory’ or Can It Be ‘Waived’? Read More »
As an agent, when you have a seller who is selling a property ‘as is’, do you still need to do retrofit if you are in the city of Los Angeles ? Yes If so, what are the mandatory retrofit items that must be completed prior to the close of escrow? See below for detailed
Retrofit and Selling ‘As is’ in the City of Los Angeles Read More »
For retrofit purposes, an automatic earthquake shut off gas valve is required for code compliance in many cities in Southern California. Though anyone who can follow these instructions can install one, a licensed plumber is recommended for a few reasons: When choosing a local plumber, call around and make sure the plumber is familiar with
Who Can Install an Automatic Earthquake Gas Shut Off Valve? Read More »
Most Realtors in Newbury Park tend to ‘waive’ RPA governmental code compliance when selling, even though given the option, many sellers would opt for a ‘retrofit’ or ‘code compliance’ inspection upon sale to cover their liability after the close of their escrow. When selling a home in the Newbury Park area, the following items should
Newbury Park Retrofit (Code Compliance) Requirements When Selling Read More »
When selling a home in the city of Los Angeles, Encino area, the following items should be checked by a independent third party retrofitter for full compliance. This ensures all parties, including sellers, agents and their brokers, will be covered in case of problems after the close of escrow. Encino is located in the city
Encino Retrofitting (Code Compliance) Requirements When Selling Read More »
Once again, two Southern California residents perish due to carbon monoxide poisoning. This time a couple visiting Mexico and staying at a luxury hotel die from CO poisoning while thinking it might be food poisoning. Story below. When staying and sleeping anywhere, have a CO detector in the bedroom that you sleep in, whether it
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Again For a Southern California Couple Read More »
Most Realtors in the city of South Gate commonly ‘waive’ RPA governmental code compliance when selling, even though given the option, many sellers would opt for a ‘retrofit’ or ‘code compliance’ inspection upon sale to cover their liability. When selling a home here, or anywhere in the county of Los Angeles, the following items should
City of South Gate Retrofit (Code Compliance) Requirements When Selling Read More »
Most Realtors commonly ‘waive’ mobile/manufactured home RPA governmental code compliance when selling, even though given the option, many sellers would opt for a ‘retrofit’ or ‘code compliance’ inspection upon sale to cover their liability. When selling a home here, or anywhere in the county of Los Angeles. When selling a mobile or manufactured home in
Most Realtors in the city of Agoura Hills and Oak Park area commonly ‘waive’ RPA governmental code compliance when selling, even though given the option, many sellers would opt for a ‘retrofit’ or ‘code compliance’ inspection upon sale to cover their liability. When selling a home here, or anywhere in the county of Los Angeles,
City of Agoura Hills Retrofit (Code Compliance) Requirements When Selling Read More »
Most Realtors in the city of Alhambra commonly ‘waive’ RPA governmental code compliance when selling, even though given the option, many sellers would opt for a ‘retrofit’ or ‘code compliance’ inspection upon sale to cover their liability. When selling a home here, or anywhere in the county of Los Angeles, the following items should be
City of Alhambra Retrofit (Code Compliance) Requirements When Selling Read More »
Most Realtors with properties outside of the city of LA commonly ‘waive’ RPA governmental code compliance when selling, even though given the option, many sellers would opt for a ‘retrofit’ or ‘code compliance’ inspection upon sale to cover their liability after the close of their escrow. For properties in these types of areas, there are FOUR state-wide
Locks on residential dooring in the county of Los Angeles may not have locks that are only operated with a key from the inside, ie double sided deadbolt type. Keys get lost, and if there is a fire inside of the residence, chances are the key will not be available to open up the door