Home Owner
STAGE 1 INSPECTION (1-2 weeks)
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Receive Seismic Retrofit Proposal within 7 business daysSCHEDULE A FREE ESTIMATE
Schedule free building inspectionSTAGE 2 ENGINEERING (2-4 months)
ENGINEER SITE VISIT
Retrofit1 engineer or architect conducts a site visitHome Owner
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STAGE 2 ENGINEERING (2-4 months)
ENGINEER SITE VISIT
Retrofit1 engineer or architect conducts a site visit
PLAN SUBMISSION
Retrofit1 submits plans to LADBS. Client has the option to receive an electronic
version of the plans. Second payment and plan check fee is due
APPROVED PLAN
LADBS approves plans. Third payment is due
THP APPROVAL
Retrofit 1 develops and obtains approved tenant habitability plan (THP)
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LADBS
STAGE 2 ENGINEERING (2-4 months)
STAGE 3 CONSTRUCTION (varies per project)
TESTING
Retrofit1 completes lead and asbestos testing
START
Approved to start construction
DEMO
Retrofit1 begins demolition
FOUNDATION
Retrofit1 completes foundation and groundwork
INSTALL STEEL
Retrofit1 installs the steel elements specified for your building
CONCRETE
Retrofit1 pours concrete and finishes construction with matched paint
FINAL INSPECTION
LADBS completes final inspection
CERTIFICATION
LADBS issues certification of compliance
COMPLETION
Various inspections required throughout construction process
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