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Soft-Story Retrofit Engineer Near Me in West Hollywood: Beat the Deadline

Published: December 3, 2025
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By AAA Engineering Team

# Soft-Story Retrofit Engineer Near Me in West Hollywood: Beat the Deadline

West Hollywood property owners face one of California's most aggressive mandatory seismic retrofit programs. Non-compliance means daily fines up to $1,000+, property sale restrictions, and tenant notification requirements.

Buildings Affected

  • Two or more stories
  • Ground floor parking or commercial space
  • Built before 1978
  • Five or more dwelling units

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We have completed 150+ soft-story retrofits in West Hollywood jurisdiction with a 98% first-submission approval rate.

Retrofit Costs

  • **Medium Buildings (11-25 units)**: $15,000-$25,000 engineering
  • **Large Buildings (26+ units)**: $25,000-$45,000+ engineering

Contact Information

**City of West Hollywood Building & Safety**

  • Phone: (323) 848-6370
  • Website: weho.org/building

**Call (949) 981-4448** - Guaranteed plan acceptance or we revise free.

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