When selling a home in the city of Los Angeles, Wilmington area, the following items should be checked by a 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.
Wilmington is located in the city of Los Angeles. Homes in the Wilmington area require working smoke detectors in each bedroom, bedroom hallway, and on each floor. Smoke detectors can be either battery type or hard wired type in a detached home. In an attached home, the smoke detectors need to be hard wired. Seismic earthquake valve on gas meter is required. Carbon monoxide detector on each level at least, and can be either battery type, hard wired type or plug in type. Hot Water heater tank must be double strapped. Tankless water heaters do not need to be strapped. Low flow toilets and showerhead in each bathroom.
Check to make sure the zoning of the property starts with a LAxxxxxx, which means it is located in the city of Los Angeles, and the above conditions will exist. A 9a/RPR report will be required. Check with title and/or escrow also to make sure it is located in the city of Los Angeles.
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City of Los Angeles
200 N Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-473-3231 – Main line
