Save Lives - Seismic Retrofitting Important Earthquake Safety Strategies Webinar

Save Lives - Seismic Retrofitting Important Earthquake Safety Strategies

Learn About the Benefits of Seismic Retrofitting and Avoid Getting Ripped Off on Your Next Retrofitting Project

Join Us for Some Important Advice You Need to Complete Your Retrofit for Less Cost

• When: Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• How to Attend:  Logged In Users Can Register Using the "Register Now" Button.

More and more cities, like Burbank, Culver City, Beverly Hills, and Pasadena require earthquake retrofitting for “soft story” and certain other types of multifamily residential buildings.  This work must be completed by specified dates. In addition, in today’s litigious environment, many rental property owners are voluntarily retrofitting their buildings to best protect real property investments, because they are being required by lenders and insurance companies, or to avoid potential legal exposure and liability should the next “Big One” happen. 

Seismic retrofitting involves engineering and construction to provide additional structural support to strengthen weaker areas of apartment buildings that are at risk of failure and collapse during earthquakes.  Often, these involve “soft-story” or buildings with “tuck-under” parking.  Soft-story or tuck-under buildings generally have one or more sides that do not give adequate structural support to upper floors - these sides may typically be garages or carports with units above them or large window areas.

Join us for this important learning session and learn about important earthquake safety strategies and your responsibilities for protecting your real property from impacts of the next major earthquake with seismic retrofitting. 

During this important webinar, we will cover:

• Don’t let yourself get taken by unscrupulous, “so-called” retrofitting experts.  Learn how to find a reputable contractor.
• The requirements and deadlines imposed by multiple Southern California jurisdictions, and the types of buildings that require earthquake seismic retrofitting.
• Why retrofit your building now when you may not have to?  What liabilities could you face following a major earthquake if you have not taken steps to protect your residents?
• The seismic retrofitting process from A-to-Z: from design, to bid, to completion. What to expect?
• Handling the “tenant factor” – what to do about parking during the retrofitting project?
• Possible timelines and costs of retrofitting projects – If you have an approved design, learn how your project can be completed at a fixed fee.
• What is involved in a contract for seismic retrofitting work?  There are some important provisions you should know and understand before signing.
• Discounts available to Apartment Association of Greater L.A. members.
• And, of course, much, much more!  Q&A to Follow…

This will be an interactive, in-person learning session.  Q&A will take place throughout the seminar.  Please join us for this extremely informative and timely presentation. This is another of many member-exclusive informative sessions AAGLA offers.  If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Events Manager Diana Alcaraz via email at diana@aagla.org. 

Important Disclaimer: The information and materials provided during this presentation is for general information purposes only. Absolutely no legal or tax advice is being given during this presentation. Keep in mind that every situation is unique, and the laws, rules and regulations are subject to change at any time. So, before acting, be sure to obtain tax and/or legal advice from your licensed professional.

Presenter: 

Jared Duke, Client Relations Manager, Optimum Seismic

 Jared Duke is the Client Relations Manager with Optimum Seismic.  He has a background in soft story retrofitting and has been overseen the design and construction of over 100 commercial and multifamily retrofitting projects.  During the past 2 years, he has focused on public outreach and education surrounding seismic resilience with a focus on vulnerable building types and how best to approach and complete the retrofitting process from a building owner’s perspective.

Featured Sponsor:  Optimum Seismic

The team at Optimum Seismic has been providing consultations, engineering, construction, and earthquake retrofits for commercial and multifamily residential buildings in California since 1984. Their experts in seismic engineering and construction management provide quality earthquake retrofit services for all types of buildings.  They understand the importance of taking every quality control step to safeguard your commercial building from earthquake damage. Optimum Seismic’s services are designed to increase the structural safety of commercial buildings and community structures to help prevent damage or collapse when earthquakes happen.

Because of Optimum Seismic’s extensive experience in structural engineering and earthquake retrofit construction, property owners can be assured their structures are being properly updated with the latest in retrofit technology. In every step of the process, including initial consultation, engineering assessment and analysis, drawing plans, permit approval, and construction, Optimum Seismic communicates clearly with clients and provides options and solutions based on decades of experience.  With Optimum Seismic, you get unparalleled peace-of-mind knowing the safety of your buildings and everyone in them is in good hands.

Optimum Seismic can be reached at (866) 225-8450 or visit optimumseismic.com.  Contact Optimum Seismic to arrange your free consultation today!