Out of all the states in the continental U.S., the state with the most earthquakes is California. And if you live in the Los Angeles area, you know the San Fernando Valley is prone to quakes, both large and small. No matter what the earthquake registers numerically, even a small one can cause structural damage.Buildings …
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If you are a own commercial properties in California, then you know, like it or not, that earthquakes are a natural and eventual occurrence. Even if you are aware of this natural phenomena, are your prepared for it? Most business and property owners do not have plans for protecting their business in the cases of a …
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Earthquake damage is expensive. Not only can all of your possessions be destroyed, but the memories created in your home can also cease to exist. No one wants to think about the destruction that an earthquake brings, but unfortunately, if you live in Los Angeles, it is a reality that needs to be recognized. After …
In 1994, the Northridge Earthquake struck, flattening homes and destroying lives. After the dust settled, steps were taken to ensure that everyone would be protected before another major disaster could happen. To this end, numerous programs and city ordinances came into effect to ensure that buildings that were built before the Northridge Earthquake are properly …
California has long suffered the disastrous effects of earthquakes, but the most recent one, the Northridge Earthquake in January of 1994, was historic for many reasons. Not only did it take the lives of 60 people and injured another 9,000, but the vast infrastructure of Los Angeles was hard hit. Overpasses were demolished, sewer and …
Santa Monica is a beautiful place to live in. You can surf the crashing waves in the morning followed by a relaxing afternoon laying on the beach as the wind gently brushes through the palm trees. This is a place to unwind in and the last thing you want to worry about is how secure …
Earthquakes can be horrible. When it comes to buildings they don’t differentiate; even a building having no significant structural problems can acquire a lot of damage from a strong earthquake. If you happen to be residing in an earthquake-prone area like LA, you shouldn’t take chances with your house. It’s essential to employ the best …
THE IMPORTANCE OF SEISMIC RETROFITTING BY A LOS ANGELES RETROFIT CONTRACTOR Read More »
The 2016 ordinance of the City of Los Angeles to establish mandatory standards for soft story buildings has brought about a wave of concern among the residents of San Fernando Valley, Westside and Hollywood. This new law requires the retrofitting of buildings which are considered to be at risk of structural failure during earthquakes. The …
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On January 17, 1994, a magnitude-6.7 earthquake struck los angeles—The Northridge Earthquake. It was then that the nation recognized the presence a very important structural flaw that plagued lots of buildings within the nation’s most earthquake-prone cities. The bottom floor of the Northridge Meadows apartment complex collapsed beneath the 2 floors above it. Sixteen residents, …
LOS ANGELES EARTHQUAKE RETROFIT PROGRAM – WHAT SOFT-STORY BUILDING OWNERS NEED TO KNOW Read More »
A large number of properties, including apartment and commercial buildings, have a ‘soft story’ condition. These properties may be required to comply with the Los Angeles Soft-Story Retrofit Program. Many of us are not familiar with this term but it can be easily understood. It is a term used to describe a building with three or …
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