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Resources

  • Contractors State License Board - The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) website has resources and information for contractors and for consumers wanting to hire a contractor; by licensing and regulating California's construction industry, CSLB helps contractors perform professionally, legally, and safely
  • Find your local building department - This page on the California Architects Board website helps you search for your local Building Departments
  • CRMP Retrofit Programs Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
  • ESS Contractor Retrofit Guide (PDF)
  • ESS Six Retrofit Mistakes to Avoid (PDF)
  • Sample Invoice (PDF) - meets the Earthquake Soft-Story specifications for reporting expenses
  • FEMA P-1100 (PDF) - "Vulnerability-Based Seismic Assessment and Retrofit of One and Two-Family Dwellings Volume 1 - Prestandard P-1100 / October 2019"
  • FEMA P-1100 (PDF) - "Vulnerability-Based Seismic Assessment and Retrofit of One and Two-Family Dwellings Volume 2A- Plan Set for Crawlspace Dwellings FEMA P-1100-2A / October 2019"
  • FEMA P-1100 (PDF) - "Vulnerability-Based Seismic Assessment and Retrofit of One and Two-Family Dwellings Volume 2B- Plan Set for Living-Space-Over-Garage Dwellings FEMA P-1100-2B / October 2019"


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