The San Jose City Council has approved a mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Ordinance and Program, which will go into effect on April 1, 2025.
The San Jose City Council has approved a mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Ordinance and Program, which will go into effect on April 1, 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.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights legislation providing equal opportunity for persons with disabilities. The ADA prohibits discrimination in access to jobs, public accommodations, government services, public transportation, and telecommunications. Additionally, Title II of the ADA prohibits public entities from excluding people from programs, services, or activities (PSA) on the basis of disability. The accessibility team at Partner Engineering and Science, Inc., includes specialists with over 20 years of experience helping public entities complete self-evaluations and transition plans.
