California state code requires that any community (two or more residences) water heater or boiler be required to be correctly strapped to prevent tip over in case of earthquake. Strapping is not required if the boiler or water heating system is incapable of tip over. The responsibility of correct strapping for a community condo water […]
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Never a good idea, and here is why. When air supply and/or air return ducts are present in a room or space, the detector(s) should not be placed in the path of the air flow supply or return (NFPA 72-2007). Placement of detectors near air conditioning or incoming air vents can cause excessive accumulation of
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When installing new smoke detectors in your home there are some places not to install any new smoke detector. These rules are also more or less the same for CO – carbon monoxide – detectors. Have questions how or where to install smoke detectors? Ask a question to us in the comment box below.
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As of 2023, the Los Angeles City Council has designated thirty-five neighborhoods as HPOZs, ranging geographically from San Pedro to San Fernando and varying in size from two blocks to areas encompassing hundreds of structures. Additional proposed HPOZs are in the pipeline. In the city of Los Angeles, your non low flow toilet may be exempt if you
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In need of ‘glazing’ of your non-compliant slider glass dooring for the city of Los Angeles or elsewhere? Most slider doors these days are glazed, or tempered, to code for acceptable code compliance requirements for the city of Los Angeles and other jurisdictions that require safety glass or tempered glass on slider doors when selling.
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Below is a list of handymen, licensed contractors and general contractors who are referred to us, and hence referred by us, who reportedly ‘get the job done’ for a reasonable price and within a reasonable timeframe. Their coverage range may vary. Please ask for additional referrals, licensing, or credentials if required for your or your
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There’s a lot of confusion over the 9a report for the City of Los Angeles when selling. I’ll try to help out both agents and sellers and answer some questions you may have. What: The 9a report, located here, is a mandatory report that is typically filled out by escrow, and signed by both the
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Do you have a seismic earthquake shut off valve on your home and not sure if it is ‘to code’ or not in the city of LA? Here are three simple ways to tell. 1- Check on the website here for the city of Los Angeles under LADBS – search the Parcel Profile Report link
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Many Realtors in the Bel-air and Beverly Crest areas of Los Angeles, 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. If noted on the RPA when
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Yes ! Various cities throughout the state of California may have more stringent code compliance requirements, but here is a list of requirements for California homes in cities without specific requirements when selling. Water Conserving Plumbing Fixtures (Toilets, Showerheads, and Faucets) – Starting in 2017 the law requires the installation of water conserving plumbing fixtures if
When selling an apartment (considered five units or more) in the city of Los Angeles, the following items must be certified as compliant for escrow purposes. Five units and above properties are considered apartment buildings in the city of Los Angeles. Both the city of LA 9a report, and LADWP Certificate of Compliance, are required
Many Realtors in the Valley Village area, and nearby San Fernando Valley areas, 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. If noted on the RPA
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It’s a sound we have all heard: the 2 a.m. alarm chirp. Why does it happen in the middle of the night? Why cant it go off during the day? Well, it’s a simple matter of the battery’s charge level and a home’s air temperature. A drop in room temperature – especially in the middle
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Smoke and CO detectors are not required in garages when selling in California. But in some cases they are a good idea. In some cities, fire detectors (different than smoke detectors), are common for garages that are attached to neighbors (attached housing). Did you know that most house fires start either in or very near
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Unrelated to retrofitting, but interesting nonetheless, you can soon – at least in theory – purchase your very own ADU to live in or rent out in California. You’ll be able to have your own California ADU condo, thanks to Assembly bill 1033 (signed on Oct 14, 2023). How? The owner of an existing home
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