Beverly Hills Soft-Story Retrofit Ordinance – Stay Compliant with Cal-Quake

The City of Beverly Hills has enacted a mandatory Soft-Story Retrofit Ordinance to protect buildings from earthquake damage. If your property has a weak or open ground floor, you may be required to complete a seismic retrofit to remain compliant. Cal-Quake specializes in helping property owners navigate this process seamlessly.

🔗 View the Official Beverly Hills Ordinance Here

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What Is the Beverly Hills Soft-Story Ordinance?

The Beverly Hills Seismic Retrofit Program was created to enhance public safety by reinforcing soft-story buildings—structures with an open or weak ground floor that are vulnerable to collapse during earthquakes.

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This ordinance applies to older multi-story buildings with tuck-under parking or large openings on the first floor, which may lack the structural integrity to withstand seismic forces.

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If your property is subject to this ordinance, you must complete a retrofit within the required timeframe to avoid penalties, legal risks, and potential tenant displacement.

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A Means & Method Plan is required by City of Beverly Hills for the retrofit construction process. The purpose of the plan is to inform tenants about the work and to protect tenants from construction impacts. Cal-Quake  handles all of this for you as well as all city communication and visits.

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Does Your Property Need a Soft-Story Retrofit?

You may be required to retrofit your building if:

✅ Your property is a multi-unit residential or mixed-use building.
✅ The structure was built before modern seismic codes (typically before 1980).
✅ The building has a soft, weak, or open front wall line, such as tuck-under parking.
✅ You have received a compliance notice from the City of Beverly Hills.

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Unsure if your building is affected? Contact us today for a free evaluation!

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How Cal-Quake Can Help

We specialize in helping property owners meet the Beverly Hills seismic ordinance requirements with minimal disruption and cost. Our comprehensive approach includes:

 

✅ Free Property Assessment – Determine if your building needs retrofitting.
✅ Custom Seismic Engineering Solutions – Designed to meet city requirements and ensure maximum safety.
✅ Permit & Compliance Assistance – We handle the paperwork, so you don’t have to.
✅ Fast, Cost-Effective Retrofitting – We minimize tenant disruptions while strengthening your structure.

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Why Choose Cal-Quake for Your Berkeley Retrofit?
🔹 30+ Years of Seismic Retrofitting Expertise – Thousands of successful projects completed.
🔹 Hassle-Free Process – We manage engineering, permits, and construction from start to finish.
🔹 Cost-Effective & Efficient – Get high-quality retrofitting at competitive rates.
🔹 Beverly Hills Compliance Experts – We stay up to date with local regulations so you don’t have to.

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Get Started Today – Free Consultation!
Don’t wait until it’s too late—earthquake retrofits protect lives, property, and your investment. Contact Cal-Quake today for a free consultation and ensure your building is compliant with Beverly Hill's Soft-Story Retrofit Ordinance.

📞 Call us: 323-931-2969
📧 Email: info@cal-quake.com