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 ! Technically…. 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
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. Apartments buildings are considered commercial building vs 1-4 unit residential buildings in the city of Los Angeles. Five units and above properties are considered apartment buildings in the city
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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Yes! Finished or semi-finished ‘California’ basements require smoke and CO – carbon monoxide – detectors. Why? Usually basements contain gas appliances and gas piping that is flammable. From the LADBS website regarding smoke detectors and CO detectors when selling in the city of Los Angeles: Also, according to the National Fire Protection Association , or
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There are a few types of retrofitters, but here we speak of code compliance retrofitters, not seismic (earthquake) building or foundation retrofitters, which work on buildings to make them safe in an earthquake. A code compliance retrofitter is a qualified, state certified or licensed dis-interested third party certifying that certain jurisdictional (city, county and/or state)
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ADU code compliance and retrofitting is the same as for the primary dwelling unit on the property as the ADU. For Southern California ADUs, the same rules apply with respect to code compliance and retrofitting. If there is gas connected to the ADU, a CO (carbon monoxide) detector is required for every level of the
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Have an earthquake valve, and want it permitted? There are a few ways to accomplish this task: Any licensed plumber can easily apply for a permit inspection for your earthquake shut off valve in the city of Los Angeles, as well as confirm that the valve is ‘permittable’. Only earthquake valves that adhere to the
Here are some foundation retrofit – not code compliance retrofit – companies we have been told in 2023 are worth a look and a talk to. Foundation retrofitters repair property foundations and strengthen structures against earthquakes. Note: RetrofitLA does Realtor code compliance retrofit services. We do not do building foundation retrofit services. Do you have
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