A. Screening report. Within the time limits allowed in Table A, the owner of any building subject to the provisions of this Subchapter shall submit a screening report to the Building and Safety Division. The report shall demonstrate whether the structure conforms to the earthquake design provisions contained in this Subchapter; minimum form requirements shall be as specified by the Building Official.
B. Plan, permits and construction. If the screening report concludes the structure does not comply with the provisions of this Subchapter, the structure shall be strengthened to comply with the standards of this Subchapter within the time periods shown in Table A. Minimum plan requirements shall be as specified by the Building Official.
Table A
Time Period for Compliance
Time Period for Compliance
Required Action by Owner | Submit Screening Report | Submit Retrofit Plans | Obtain Permit | Commence Construction | Complete Construction |
Milestone | 1 year | 2 years | 3 years | 4 years | 5 years |
From notice to the owner | From notice to the owner | From notice to the owner | From notice to the owner | From notice to the owner |
C. Priority designations. The Building Official shall prioritize enforcement of this Subchapter as defined in Table B.
Table B
Priority Designation
Priority Designation
Priority | Description |
Priority I | Buildings containing more than 12 units, or 3 stories with more than 6 units. |
Priority II | Buildings containing between 5 and 12 units not falling within the definition of Priority I. |
Priority III | Buildings not falling within the definition of Priority I or II, including but not limited to duplexes, triplexes, and townhouses. |
(Ord. 2021-013, § 1(part))