H2 Seismic Pro
Compliance hub

California compliance ordinances. One licensed engineering desk.

Three questions point you to the program that applies. Each program page names who must file, who may stamp, and what H2 Seismic Pro delivers.

Answer all three to highlight the programs that likely apply.
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Programs, ordinances, and deadlines.

Turnaround is typical engineering time from site visit to the deliverable the program requires.

LA Soft Story Priority 2

Priority 2 buildings are past their LADBS deadlines and in active enforcement. We prepare the retrofit plans and submit to LADBS. LA Soft Story Priority 2 details

OrdinanceLAMC Div. 93 · Ord 183893
BuildingWood, pre-1978, 3+ units, under 16 units
StatusEnforcement
Typical turnaround14 days

LA Non-Ductile Concrete

Owners on the LADBS list must submit structural analysis and retrofit plans by their Year 10 milestone. The checklist and analysis come first. LA Non-Ductile Concrete details

OrdinanceLAMC Div. 95 · Ord 183893 / 184081
BuildingConcrete, pre-1977
StatusYear 10 window 2026–28
Typical turnaround21 days

San Jose Soft Story

Every subject building files a PE-signed screening by October 1, 2028. Retrofit deadlines follow by group. San Jose Soft Story details

OrdinanceSJ MSRO
BuildingWood, pre-1990, 3+ units
StatusScreening due Oct 1, 2028
Typical turnaround7 days

Oakland Soft Story

All three tier deadlines have passed. The TB15.27-2 report and Initial Affidavit come first, then the permit. Oakland Soft Story details

OrdinanceOMC Ch. 15.27 · Ord 13516
BuildingWood, pre-1991, 5+ units
StatusEnforcement
Typical turnaround14 days

SF Concrete Screening

Owners file a DBI screening form with a technical portion signed by a licensed professional. Exemptions take effect only on DBI approval. SF Concrete Screening details

OrdinanceSFEBC Ch. 5G · Ord 70-25
BuildingConcrete or tilt-up over 3,000 sf, pre-1999
StatusForm due June 9, 2027
Typical turnaround14 days

EMR Grant

Registration closed September 30, 2026. Selected owners have nine months from approval to engineer, permit, and build. EMR Grant details

OrdinanceCRMP / FEMA
BuildingWood, pre-1991, 5–10 units
StatusPost-selection engineering
Typical turnaround14 days

SB-326 / SB-721

Balconies, decks, and stairs on condos and apartments need a licensed inspection. Initial deadlines have passed. SB-326 / SB-721 details

OrdinanceCivil Code 5551 · HSC 17973
Building3+ units with EEE
StatusPenalties active
Typical turnaround10 days

Also serving EMR cities without their own pages: Albany, Mill Valley, Berkeley, Torrance, Culver City, West Hollywood, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Burbank.

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Stated per program above, confirmed in the written scope.
Fee
Fixed fee, confirmed in writing before work begins. No hourly billing and no added charge for plan check responses.
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