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CalRetrofit is a reputable General Engineering Contractor dedicated to offering cost-effective solutions that help building owners and property managers comply with the Mandatory Soft-Story Retrofit Program, as outlined in City Ordinances 183893. We specialize in a range of services, including waterproofing, expert inspections, and repairs for SB-721 & SB-326 balconies and decks.
CalRetrofit provides comprehensive management services for all Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) approval documents, engineering inspections, and city and deputy inspection sign-offs. Additionally, we offer daily project updates and photos through our Customer Relation Management Platform, which can be conveniently accessed via our mobile app. We prioritize the importance of your property and tenants, ensuring that our construction crews and foremen are present on-site to efficiently carry out the required scope of work.
With over 25 years of experience, our team of experts is in the field of structural engineering construction and project management offers a unique professional perspective that streamlines every step of the retrofit process. We are highly recommended by our clients, we deliver results, on time and on budget.
Expert Soft-Story Retrofit Solutions: Our team of professionals understands the importance of complying with the Mandatory Soft-Story Retrofit Program. We provide comprehensive retrofitting services that ensure the structural integrity of your building, while also minimizing the impact on your budget.
Waterproofing Excellence: As experts in waterproofing, we offer tailored solutions to protect your property from moisture damage. Our skilled technicians utilize industry-leading techniques and high-quality materials to deliver long-lasting results.
Trusted Inspections and Repairs: With extensive experience in SB-721 & SB-326 balcony and deck inspections, we possess the knowledge and expertise to identify potential issues and provide efficient repairs. Our meticulous approach ensures the safety and functionality of your outdoor spaces.
What are the benefits for a property owner?
According to Caltech’s survey, the benefit-to-cost ratio of a soft story retrofit could be as much as 7:1 and since there’s a 99% probability of a big quake happening in the next 10 years, you should really get your soft stories retrofitted NOW.
What do I need to do first?
The property owner must hire an engineer or architect licensed in the state of California to evaluate the strength of the building. The engineer or architect must then develop plans for the building’s seismic strengthening in compliance with this program.
The owner must notify tenants in writing per HCIDLA regulations.
Upon your request for proposal, an experienced retrofit analyst will survey, inspect and measure the property; along with our drafting and engineering department, design the most cost-effective structurally optimized remediation solution, proposed free of charge including a 3D Model CAD Design and all-inclusive quotation and timeline for the required scope of work.
If you’ve already obtained your structural engineering plans; send them over for a comprehensive construction bid and/or possible design minimization
Our skilled engineering department will prepare the required architectural and structural reinforcement plans; drawings, specifications and calculations to provide required compliance, submit plans to the department of building and safety for approval and obtain the building permit to begin the work.
CalRetrofit will prepare and submit the mandatory Tenant Habitability Plan as well as provide tenant notifications per HCID-LA regulations.
CalRetrofit will begin construction, providing all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to perform the job scope:
Our team works hand in hand with the Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) inspectors and deputy inspectors to ensure your building is in compliance with the Los Angeles Retrofit Ordinance. All retrofitting construction will adhere to a pre-approved set of plans and are subject to inspection by the LADBS inspector and deputy inspectors.
Retrofitting construction is normally inspected and approved in phases/successions and, therefore, no construction can continue beyond the point indicated in each phase, without obtaining the prior approval of the inspector. The approved set of plans must be readily available and provided on-site. Cal Retrofit notifies the inspector as soon as each phase of construction is ready for inspection.
Over the course of ten years, up to half of the total seismic retrofit cost may be recouped by tenants if approved by HCID-LA. We will prepare and provide a cost recovery substantiation to be filed along with your application to the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department. These applications must be submitted within 12 months of completing the retrofitting construction.
The following documents must also be submitted along with the application:
Once the application has been submitted, a Case Analyst from HCIDLA will be assigned to review it. Landlords and tenants will receive notification that the cost recovery application has been filed. The Case Analyst will review the submitted documentation and determine the correct pass-through amount. Because both landlords and tenants have a right to appeal the decision, a final determination form and an appeal form will be mailed to both.
Upon your request for proposal, an experienced retrofit analyst will survey, inspect and measure the property; along with our drafting and engineering department, design the most cost-effective structurally optimized remediation solution, proposed free of charge including a 3D Model CAD Design and all-inclusive quotation and timeline for the required scope of work.
If you’ve already obtained your structural engineering plans; send them over for a comprehensive construction bid and/or possible design minimization
Our skilled engineering department will prepare the required architectural and structural reinforcement plans; drawings, specifications and calculations to provide required compliance, submit plans to the department of building and safety for approval and obtain the building permit to begin the work.
CalRetrofit will prepare and submit the mandatory Tenant Habitability Plan as well as provide tenant notifications per HCID-LA regulations.
CalRetrofit will begin construction, providing all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to perform the job scope:
Our team works hand in hand with the Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) inspectors and deputy inspectors to ensure your building is in compliance with the Los Angeles Retrofit Ordinance. All retrofitting construction will adhere to a pre-approved set of plans and are subject to inspection by the LADBS inspector and deputy inspectors.
Retrofitting construction is normally inspected and approved in phases/successions and, therefore, no construction can continue beyond the point indicated in each phase, without obtaining the prior approval of the inspector. The approved set of plans must be readily available and provided on-site. Cal Retrofit notifies the inspector as soon as each phase of construction is ready for inspection.
Over the course of ten years, up to half of the total seismic retrofit cost may be recouped by tenants if approved by HCID-LA. We will prepare and provide a cost recovery substantiation to be filed along with your application to the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department. These applications must be submitted within 12 months of completing the retrofitting construction.
The following documents must also be submitted along with the application:
Once the application has been submitted, a Case Analyst from HCIDLA will be assigned to review it. Landlords and tenants will receive notification that the cost recovery application has been filed. The Case Analyst will review the submitted documentation and determine the correct pass-through amount. Because both landlords and tenants have a right to appeal the decision, a final determination form and an appeal form will be mailed to both.
