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Soft-Story Seismic Retrofit

The City of Burbank aims to promote public welfare and safety through the implementation of a Mandatory Soft-Story Seismic Retrofit program for vulnerable residential buildings.
History has shown that Soft-Story buildings have performed poorly during earthquakes, making them more susceptible to structural failure and collapse.  The City's goal is to bolster earthquake safety by strengthening vulnerable buildings through the most cost-effective and practical methods available.
 


Vulnerable buildings are identified by the following criteria:
  • Wood-framed buildings comprised of 2 stories or more
  • Constructed under building code standards enacted prior to January 1, 1978
  • Possess a weaker first floor that is characterized by having large openings along the building perimeter such as garage openings or tuck-under parking.

Community Meetings

Please join us at the following community meetings to learn more:

Community  Meeting 1
Date:  Thursday, April 25th
Time:  5:30 pm
Location:  275 E Olive Ave, City Council Chambers


Community Meeting 2
Date:  Wednesday, May 15th
Time:  5:30 pm
Location:  150 N Third St, Room 104
Virtual Link:  Soft-Story Virtual (Teams) link

For accessibility accommodations, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (818) 238-5051 voice or (818) 238-5035 TDD with questions or concerns.

This section will be updated as future meetings are scheduled. Please ensure to check back.

 
Location, Hours, & Contact Information
Location:
Community Services Building
First Floor
150 N. Third Street
Burbank, CA 91502
Public Counter Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.
Contact:
Building Permits/Plan Check
(818) 238-5220
[email protected]