So Cal Has Been Retrofitting Now for Over 50 Years

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When did retrofitting in Southern California start ? 1971! Read more here … https://www.iccsafe.org/building-safety-journal/bsj-dives/san-fernando-earthquake-changed-how-we-prepare-for-quakes/ Retrofit and County of Los Angeles Code compliance, in the form of earthquake shut off valves, hot water heater strapping and many other updated code items, is a direct result of the 1971 Sylmar quake.

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How to Comply With Code Compliance in ‘Out of Area’ Areas

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For properties in these types of areas, there are FOUR state-wide code compliance items that are in play and should be addressed by both agents. Since retrofitters may not be available for these areas, you as an agent can self-certify the above mentioned items are present and working. Or you can have a independent third party note

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How to Fill Out the 9a Report for Retrofit (Code Compliance) for City of Los Angeles When Selling

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This applies to City of Los Angeles properties only, zoning of the property must start with LAxxxxxx. The City of Los Angeles 9a report, located on the bottom of this page, and is downloadable and fillable. Most of the time this form is filled out via escrow online, but can be printed out and sent

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What Is the Security, Lighting and Locks Requirement on the 9a Report for the City of Los Angeles?

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This requirement only applies to properties of three units or more in the city of Los Angeles, and it reads…. All apartment buildings (buildings containing three or more dwelling units) shall be provided with security lighting and locks. Exterior lighting shall be provided in parking areas, walkways, recreation areas and similar locations as well as

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SB 407 Water Fixture Replacement Requirement for the State of California

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Since 2007, and again in 2023, for all California Property Owners; A Seller or Transferor of a single family residential, multifamily, & commercial real property must disclose to a purchaser or transferee all noncompliant plumbing fixtures. All Single family residential properties built prior to Jan. 1st 1994, will need to replace (or retrofit) all noncompliant

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Smoke Detectors in 2024 – What is California Legal and What is Not When Selling

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For 2024, and as for previous years since 2014, the state of California requires – when selling – all newly installed battery only type smoke detectors to have a 10 year battery installed inside which can not be replaced. If the batteries in the smoke detector you have are replaceable, they are not California compliant

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