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20 June

Balcony Repair Inspections in California: What You Need To Know

Weinstein Construction2023-10-10T14:29:23-07:00

As a reader of Weinstein Construction’s blogs, you are likely already aware of California Senate Bills 326 and 721, also known as the Balcony Repair Inspection Laws. These laws require that Los Angeles owners of a multi-unit residential apartment building, or a Condominium association of a condo building, conduct a balcony safety inspection for their building and repair any damaged balconies, decks, stairs, catwalks, and [...]

Balcony Repair Inspections in California: What You Need To KnowWeinstein Construction2023-10-10T14:29:23-07:00

2 February

What Have We Learned From the 1994 Northridge, CA Earthquake

Weinstein Construction2023-02-02T14:11:25-08:00

It has been nearly three decades since the January 17, 1994 Northridge earthquake, and the question on the minds of millions of Los Angelinos is: are we safer today than we were back then? Are the lives of our loved ones secure? Are our homes and commercial businesses safe? The answer to these questions is, unfortunately, more complex than one would hope…* Let’s start with [...]

What Have We Learned From the 1994 Northridge, CA EarthquakeWeinstein Construction2023-02-02T14:11:25-08:00

3 December

Complying with California’s Balcony Inspection Law UPDATE

Weinstein Construction2023-04-16T07:26:29-07:00

If you are the owner of a multi-unit residential apartment building, then there is a pretty good chance that you have already heard about the new California Senate Bill 721, otherwise known as the “California Balcony Inspection Law”! Much in the same way that the City of Los Angeles today requires earthquake retrofitting for “Soft Story” buildings that are vulnerable to earthquake damage, the new [...]

Complying with California’s Balcony Inspection Law UPDATEWeinstein Construction2023-04-16T07:26:29-07:00

1 May

Do You Love California Earthquakes?

Weinstein Construction2022-05-01T06:33:55-07:00

Los Angeles residents must face earthquake reality! As we approach the three-year anniversary of the 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake, we feel it is our duty yet again to bring to everyone’s attention the incredible danger that we all live under, in the Greater Los Angeles area. Of course, this is the threat of another big earthquake shattering the calm of our sunny city. The Ridgecrest earthquake’s [...]

Do You Love California Earthquakes?Weinstein Construction2022-05-01T06:33:55-07:00

18 December

California’s Mandatory Balcony Inspection Laws (SB721 AND SB326)

Weinstein Construction2023-10-10T14:42:18-07:00

For the past few months, we have been hearing more and more from owners of multi-unit residential apartment buildings and condominium home owner associations, asking us for guidance regarding the State of California’s new mandatory Balcony Inspection Laws, and so we thought to put together a short, “plain speak” informational blog post on the subject! Much in the same way that the City of Los [...]

California’s Mandatory Balcony Inspection Laws (SB721 AND SB326)Weinstein Construction2023-10-10T14:42:18-07:00

31 July

Another earthquake hits Los Angeles, is your home ready to handle the next “Big One”?

Itzcik Weinstein2021-09-26T12:51:38-07:00

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake hits Los Angeles area Thursday, July 30th. The magnitude 4.2 earthquake centered near San Fernando struck at 4:29 am. Then aftershocks continued with a 3.3 quake at 4:38 and a 3.8 quake at 6:48. Just two weeks ago on this blog, we described how a new study published earlier this month explained that last year’s Ridgecrest, CA earthquake brought the Garlock [...]

Another earthquake hits Los Angeles, is your home ready to handle the next “Big One”?Itzcik Weinstein2021-09-26T12:51:38-07:00

22 July

The Importance of Seismic Retrofitting

Weinstein Construction2019-06-24T11:47:10-07:00

If you live in an Earthquake prone area, then your property is in need of earthquake retrofitting. With the correct seismic retrofitting solution, the total loss of your property and valuables can be minimized with a proactive approach. A basic definition of a seismic retrofitting is the modification of an existing structure to make them more resistant to seismic activity, ground motion or soil failure [...]

The Importance of Seismic RetrofittingWeinstein Construction2019-06-24T11:47:10-07:00

10 July

Earthquake Swarms are a Reminder to Be Prepared

Weinstein Construction2021-09-12T20:53:54-07:00

In May, the city of Fontana noticed the beginnings of an earthquake swarm. Currently, it has been approximately 1,000 small quakes. While the swarms have been small and the majority are magnitudes under 3.0, there have been a few over 3.0 magnitude but still less than a 3.5. The U.S. Geological Survey now has the capability to detect much smaller magnitude earthquakes with technological advancements. [...]

Earthquake Swarms are a Reminder to Be PreparedWeinstein Construction2021-09-12T20:53:54-07:00

10 July

With the Recent Earthquakes It Is More Important Than Ever To Be Ready

Weinstein Construction2021-09-26T21:23:19-07:00

Over the past few days, earthquakes have become the topic of conversation and worry. The first earthquake to hit Southern California was on July 4th near Ridgecrest 110 miles north of Los Angeles registering at a 6.4 magnitude. Then a second earthquake hit on July 5th at a 7.1 magnitude. The authorities are calling it a miracle that no one was killed or seriously damaged [...]

With the Recent Earthquakes It Is More Important Than Ever To Be ReadyWeinstein Construction2021-09-26T21:23:19-07:00

8 July

4 Important Reasons Business Owners Need Commercial Retrofitting

Weinstein Construction2021-09-08T19:23:52-07:00

As a commercial building owner in California there is a ton at stake, the safety of your business, employees and if it is a complex your residents. Background of Commercial Buildings Since the late 1960’s, seismic building codes have been introduced in California and are updated based on construction technology improvements. Which means that you need to have your building inspected and updated to comply. [...]

4 Important Reasons Business Owners Need Commercial RetrofittingWeinstein Construction2021-09-08T19:23:52-07:00

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