
Southern California
Retrofit Requirements
It was brought to our
attention recently not all Realtors are up to date on Retrofit
ordinances in the various cities in Southern California. So here are
the ordinances. I hope they help.
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
WATER CONSERVATION
L.
A. MUNICIPAL CODE SEC. 122.03
·
All toilets must be Ultra low-flush (1.6 gallons; 6
liters per flush).
·
All showerheads must be Ultra low-flush (2.5 gal per
minute).
SMOKE DETECTORS
Section 91.8603.
L.A.M.C
·
Smoke detectors are required in sleeping areas
(defined as a room with a closet) and all areas giving access to
those sleeping areas (hallways). Smoke detectors shall be located no
more than 12 inches below the ceiling.
·
Single family residences require battery operated
smoke detectors.
·
Two Family Dwellings, Condominiums and Apartments
shall be hard wired and be equipped with a battery backup.
WATER HEATER STRAPPING
HEALTH & SAFETY CODE 19211
·
All water heaters must have 2 straps located as per
section 510.5 of the uniform plumbing code ( Top 1/3 and Bottom 1/3
at least 4" from controls.
·
Brackets must be installed according to manufactures
instructions and the DSA approval number must be stamped on the
strap.
IMPACT HAZARD GLAZING
L.A. ORDINANCE 161.136
·
All sliding glass doors (sliding portion only) that
are not tempered glass must be replaced or have a mylar coating
applied to make them the equivalent to being tempered glass.
SEISMIC GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE
L.
A. ORDINANCE 174343
Effective February 02, 2002:
·
In recognition of the ordinance’s important public
safety purpose, the City of Los Angeles, has amended section
94.1219.2.3 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code by deleting the phrase
“within 12 months of sale” and inserting in it’s place “prior to
entering into an agreement of sale, or prior to the close of escrow
when an escrow agreement has been executed in connection with the
sale.” This new ordinance (No. 174343) requiring Seismic Gas
Shut-Off valves be installed “prior to the close of escrow” was
adopted on November 7, 2001 and will become effective February 02,
2002.
Effective February 11, 2002:
·
The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has authorized
Southern California Gas Co. to discontinue ALL installation of
automatic Earthquake Gas Shut-Off Valves (EQV’s) on its side of the
meter, whether performed by SoCalGas or by others. As of February
11, 2002, this will require all EQV’s be installed on the property
owners side of the meter, a city permit will be required for each
installation and the gas supply will be disrupted during
installation. The new guidelines will result in a slight price
increase for standard installations, rising from $249 to $299. But
the magnitude of these changes will be felt by owners of
condominiums and multi-family dwellings. On or before February 10,
2002, we are able to install one EQV on the utility side for each
bank of meters. After February 10, 2002, a separate valve must be
installed for each meter dramatically increasing the
price.
CITY OF BEVERLY
HILLS
SMOKE DETECTORS
AMENDED UBC 310.9.1.3
·
Single family homes, Condos and Multi-family homes all
require hardwire smoke detectors w/ battery back-up.
·
Smoke detectors are required in sleeping areas
(defined as a room with a closet) and all areas giving access to
those sleeping areas (hallways).
WATER HEATER STRAPPING
HEALTH & SAFETY CODE 19211
·
All water heaters must have 2 straps located as per
section 510.5 of the uniform plumbing code ( Top 1/3 and Bottom 1/3
at least 4" from controls.
·
Brackets must be installed according to manufactures
instructions and the DSA approval number must be stamped on the
strap.
CITY OF SANTA
MONICA
WATER CONSERVATION
Ordinance 1667, Section 7.18.050
·
Ultra low flush toilets that use a maximum of 1.6
gallons per flush.
·
Urinals that use a maximum of 1 gallon per
flush
·
Showerheads that emit a maximum of 2.5 gallons per
minute.
·
Faucets that emit a maximum of 2.5 gallons per
minute.
·
No existing structure shall be sold or transferred
unless all existing plumbing fixtures in the structure are
retrofitted exclusively with water-conserving plumbing fixtures.
Compliance with this Section shall be included as a condition of
escrow.
SMOKE DETECTORS
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
BUILDING AND SAFETY SIMPLIFIED CURRENT SMOKE DETECTORS
REQUIREMENTS
·
Single family homes, Condos and Multi-family homes all
require battery operated smoke detectors.
·
Smoke detectors are required in sleeping areas
(defined as a room with a closet), all areas giving access to those
sleeping areas (hallways), one on every level of the home and one on
top of each stairway.
WATER HEATER STRAPPING
HEALTH & SAFETY CODE 19211
·
All water heaters must have 2 straps located as per
section 510.5 of the uniform plumbing code ( Top 1/3 and Bottom 1/3
at least 4" from controls.
·
Brackets must be installed according to manufactures
instructions and the DSA approval number must be stamped on the
strap.
CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD
SMOKE DETECTORS
BUILDING CODE 8110
·
Single family homes, Condos and Multi-family homes all
require battery operated smoke detectors.
·
Smoke detectors are required in sleeping areas
(defined as a room with a closet) and all areas giving access to
those sleeping areas (hallways).
WATER HEATER STRAPPING
HEALTH & SAFETY CODE 19211
·
All water heaters must have 2 straps located as per
section 510.5 of the uniform plumbing code ( Top 1/3 and Bottom 1/3
at least 4" from controls.
·
Brackets must be installed according to manufactures
instructions and the DSA approval number must be stamped on the
strap.
SEISMIC GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE
ORDINANCE 01-592
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An ordinance of the City of West Hollywood amending
the plumbing code to require the installation of approved seismic
gas shut-off valves in certain structures and amending the West
Hollywood municipal code.
CITY OF
MALIBU
SMOKE DETECTORS
·
Single family homes, Condos and Multi-family homes all
require battery operated smoke detectors.
·
Smoke detectors are required in sleeping areas
(defined as a room with a closet) and all areas giving access to
those sleeping areas (hallways).
WATER HEATER STRAPPING
HEALTH & SAFETY CODE 19211
·
All water heaters must have 2 straps located as per
section 510.5 of the uniform plumbing code ( Top 1/3 and Bottom 1/3
at least 4" from controls.
·
Brackets must be installed according to manufactures
instructions and the DSA approval number must be stamped on the
strap.
CULVER CITY
SMOKE DETECTORS
CBC
1210.(A)1, H&SC
13113.7,
H&SC 13113.8 CFC APPENDIX 1A6(C)
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Smoke detectors are required in all areas giving
access to sleeping areas.
·
Single family homes require battery operated smoke
detectors.
·
Condos and Multi-family homes require hardwire smoke
detectors.
WATER HEATER STRAPPING
HEALTH & SAFETY CODE 19211
·
All water heaters must have 2 straps located as per
section 510.5 of the uniform plumbing code ( Top 1/3 and Bottom 1/3
at least 4" from controls.
·
Brackets must be installed according to manufactures
instructions and the DSA approval number must be stamped on the
strap.
LOS ANGELES
COUNTY
SMOKE DETECTORS
UPS
310.9
·
Single family homes, Condos and Multi-family homes all
require battery operated smoke detectors.
·
Smoke detectors are required in sleeping areas
(defined as a room with a closet) and all areas giving access to
those sleeping areas (hallways).
WATER HEATER STRAPPING
HEALTH & SAFETY CODE 19211
·
All water heaters must have 2 straps located as per
section 510.5 of the uniform plumbing code ( Top 1/3 and Bottom 1/3
at least 4" from controls.
·
Brackets must be installed according to manufactures
instructions and the DSA approval number must be stamped on the
strap.
CITY OF INGLEWOOD
SMOKE DETECTORS
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE SECTION 115
·
Smoke detectors are required in sleeping areas
(defined as a room with a closet) and all areas giving access to
those sleeping areas (hallways).
·
Single family homes require battery operated smoke
detectors.
·
Condo's and Multi-family homes require hardwire smoke
detectors.
WATER HEATER STRAPPING
HEALTH & SAFETY CODE 19211
·
All water heaters must have 2 straps located as per
section 510.5 of the uniform plumbing code ( Top 1/3 and Bottom 1/3
at least 4" from controls.
·
Brackets must be installed according to manufactures
instructions and the DSA approval number must be stamped on the
strap.
CITY OF
GLENDALE
SMOKE DETECTORS
UPS
310.9
·
Single family homes, Condos and Multi-family homes all
require battery operated smoke detectors.
·
Smoke detectors are required in sleeping areas
(defined as a room with a closet) and all areas giving access to
those sleeping areas (hallways).
WATER HEATER STRAPPING
HEALTH & SAFETY CODE 19211
·
All water heaters must have 2 straps located as per
section 510.5 of the uniform plumbing code ( Top 1/3 and Bottom 1/3
at least 4" from controls.
·
Brackets must be installed according to manufactures
instructions and the DSA approval number must be stamped on the
strap.
CITY OF
BURBANK
SMOKE DETECTORS
UPC
310.9
·
Single family homes, Condos and Multi-family homes all
require battery operated smoke detectors.
·
Smoke detectors are required in sleeping areas
(defined as a room with a closet) and all areas giving access to
those sleeping areas (hallways).
WATER HEATER STRAPPING
HEALTH & SAFETY CODE 19211
·
All water heaters must have 2 straps located as per
section 510.5 of the uniform plumbing code ( Top 1/3 and Bottom 1/3
at least 4" from controls
·
Brackets must be installed according to manufactures
instructions and the DSA approval number must be stamped on the
strap.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
SMOKE DETECTORS
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE SECTION 115
·
Single family homes, Condos and Multi-family homes all
require battery operated smoke detectors.
·
Smoke detectors are required in sleeping areas
(defined as a room with a closet) and all areas giving access to
those sleeping areas (hallways).
WATER HEATER STRAPPING
HEALTH & SAFETY
CODE 19211
·
All water heaters must have 2 straps located as per
section 510.5 of the uniform plumbing code ( Top 1/3 and Bottom 1/3
at least 4" from controls
·
Brackets must be installed according to manufactures
instructions and the DSA approval number must be stamped on the
strap.
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