SEISMIC RETROFITTING SERVICE IN the greater LOS ANGELES AREA
Ordinance No. 183893
What It Means to Property Owners
Earthquakes are always a risk in California. In January of 2014, the City of Los Angeles decided to take on this risk head-on. The city joined forces with the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and other seismology experts to create a plan for the city to make improvements to become more resilient in a seismic event. Over the course of the next year, the city created a report recommending specific actions to evaluate and strengthen not only the city’s infrastructure, but also the vulnerable commercial and multi-family soft story and non-ductile concrete buildings that are at high risk in an earthquake.
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About Us
SOCAL Retrofitting
SOCAL Retrofitting has 17 years of experience and knowledge in concrete jobs and massive constructional projects both industrial and residential. We have the industry knowledge and experience to help your apartment building or your private home comply with the new LADBS earthquake regulations and Ordinance.
The seismic retrofitting process uses anchors and hardware to improve the stability and performance of a building in a seismic event. The process strengthens the walls and foundation so the shaking and tremors of an earthquake do not cause total building failure.
At SOCAL Retrofitting, we believe that foundation repair in Los Angeles is always a better option than foundation replacement, but sometimes the damage to a foundation will be too extensive for adequate repair.
SOCAL Retrofitting has many years of experience in concrete work and retaining wall construction, and with that experience we have learned how to work with the authorities to make the process as stress-free as possible.
Cripple wall bracing from the Los Angeles earthquake retrofitting contractors at SOCAL Retrofitting begins with an analysis of the wall and its stability.
Construction technology is constantly changing, and with improved understanding of construction technique and building structures comes an increased focus on creating designs that can withstand the stress of earthquakes, especially in Southern California.
Hillside foundation repair in Los Angeles is a complex process. It requires a precise understanding of hillside construction, as well as the engineering that goes into creating a stable surface on a sloped property.
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