Oakland Mandatory Soft Story Ordinance
On January 22, 2019, the city of Oakland adopted the municipal ordinance (OMC) No. 13516, also known as the Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program. As part of that program, the owners of buildings that appear on the List and Map of Potential Soft Story Buildings have been notified that their...
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What a Shock!
If you would like more information about seismic retrofit for your building, please contact Sasha Itsekson at 415 806 8994 or sitsekson@rdh.com. What a shock! Two significant earthquakes, collectively known as the Ridgecrest earthquakes—with magnitudes of 6.5 and 7.1 (Mw)—hit Southern California on July 4 and 5, 2019. The Ridgecrest...
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Ten Strategies to Get the Most Out of Your Repair Dollars
A building repair or a renewal project is not something you are always prepared for or likely to welcome with open arms. And if you are not properly prepared, this type of project can become extremely costly and time consuming. However, if you understand how to get the most value...
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