When selling a home in the city of Manhattan Beach, 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 injury or death post COE.
Manhattan Beach requires working smoke detectors in each bedroom, bedroom hallway, and on each floor. Smoke detectors can be either battery type or hard wired type. Seismic EQ valve on gas meter is not required. Carbon monoxide detector on each level at least. Hot Water heater tank must be double strapped. Tankless water heaters do not need to be strapped. Low flow toilets and showerhead in each bathroom. City information is located below.
City of Manhattan Beach requires that all toilets, at time of transfer, be 1.28 gallons per flush (GBF), or less. Some exceptions do apply, and its best to contact the department of building and safety for more information at 310-802-5000. The required city form is provided below, it is fillable and printable.
Call us with any questions you may have at 310.800.4418.
City of Manhattan Beach
1400 Highland Avenue,
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
