Mission Viejo Retrofit (Code Compliance) Requirements When Selling

Most Realtors in Mission Viejo 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 in Mission Viejo, the following items should be checked by a independent third party retrofitter for

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List of Retrofitter (Realtor Code Compliance) Companies in Southern California

When we are on vacation hiking in the Eastern Sierras, we refer business to our competitors, who are listed below. When calling other retrofitters, call for price and availability – always shop around. Listed retrofitters here do similar work as we do. All companies listed here reportedly use state licensed plumbers and electricians. The list

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Sink Faucet (and Low Flow Aerator) Requirements When Selling in California

For 2025, as in previous years, state of California requirements for all home sink aerators is 2.2 gallons per minute (GPM) of flow. Any newly purchased sink fixture will be compliant if you purchased them in the state of California For older fixtures, you can easily measure the flow with using a marked water container.

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Smoke Detector Code Compliance for Condos, Townhomes, and Attached Homes in the City of Los Angeles

Any attached home, whether it is a condo, thome, PUD, or similar, is required to have hard wired smoke detectors installed if it is in the city of Los Angeles. Battery only type detectors are not considered compliant. City of Los Angeles code is here. Carbon monoxide detectors, on the other hand, may be battery

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Which cities require a city report and/or city inspection when selling in Southern California?

A ‘city report’ is a report that is required when selling in certain cities. A ‘city inspection’ is a requirement that a city employee visit the property to be transferred prior to the close of escrow. Some cities require these, most do not. Here is a 2023 list of many cities in California and who

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City of Long Beach Retrofit (Code Compliance) Requirements When Selling

Most Realtors in the city of Long Beach 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

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Burbank Retrofitting (Code Compliance) Requirements When Selling

When selling a home in the city of Burbank, 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. The incorporated city of Burbank requires working smoke detectors

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