Although seismic retrofit ordinances are now fully in effect in San Francisco and Los Angeles, many property owners and lenders still have questions about the applicability and impact of these new rules. The recent LA Seismic Retrofit Resource Fair attracted a huge crowd, and San Francisco’s Earthquake Safety Implementation Program (ESIP) will be hosting another fair on April 18th to provide further resources and technical assistance to owners, lenders, brokers, and investors who may be impacted by the ordinance.
Partner also recently hosted a webinar about the LA Seismic Retrofit Ordinance to help those affected address new requirements as efficiently as possible. The webinar clarified specifics of the ordinance, various compliance options and available financing mechanisms, and can now be watched on demand free-of-charge via our website. During the webinar, we received several great questions, which readers may find helpful.
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March 26, 2025
New Jersey Senate Bill 2188 introduces new requirements in which all New Jersey building owners, New Jersey Department of Health (DOH), New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and public water utilities will need to comply to prevent the transmission of Legionnaires’ disease.
March 24, 2025
Christy Kim, AIA CASp, and Sara Ehrentreu provide insightful perspectives on the potential changes to building codes and their impact on rebuilding efforts after a fire.
March 24, 2025
The ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys standards are updated every 5 years. The next set of standards is anticipated to be released by the end of 2025 and will be in effect in early 2026. To facilitate a smooth transition in standard adoption for our CRE clients, Partner’s team of experts will provide a suite of educational materials. Please check back for updates.
