Most Realtors in Huntington Beach, Orange county, ‘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.
When selling a home in the incorporated city of Huntington Beach, the following items should be checked by a ‘dis-interested’ and independent third party retrofitter for full compliance. This ensures all parties, including sellers, agents and their brokers, will be covered in case of problems after the close of escrow.
Homes in Huntington Beach, upon sale, require working smoke detectors in each bedroom and bedroom hallway, and on each floor. Smoke detectors can be either battery type or hard wired type. A seismic earthquake valve on the 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 low flow showerheads in each bathroom, state standard is 1.6 GBF for each toilet. Most showerheads are state compliant.
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City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
714-536-5611
