91.9504.1. General. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.) The owner of each building within the scope of this division shall cause a structural analysis to be made of the building by a civil or structural engineer or architect licensed by the state of California, and if the building does not meet the minimum engineering standards specified in this division, the owner shall cause the building to be structurally altered to conform to such standards or, at the owner's option, cause it to be demolished within the time limits stated in LAMC Subsection 91.9504.2.
1. Within three (3) years after service of the order described in LAMC Section 91.9505, submit on the form provided by the Department a completed checklist for the Department to review and approve.
2. If the building is determined to be a non-ductile concrete building pursuant to LAMC Subsection 91.9504.1, within ten (10) years after service of the order, submit a detailed evaluation of the building documenting whether the building meets or exceeds the requirements set forth in LAMC Section 91.9508. The evaluation shall include one of the following:
(a) Proof that the building was previously retrofitted in conformity with the provisions in either Chapter 85 or former Chapter 95 (Ordinance Nos. 171,260 and 176,673) of the Los Angeles Building Code (LABC); or (Amended by Ord. No. 186,488, Eff. 12/27/19.)
(b) Proof that the building was previously retrofitted in conformity with the engineering requirements of this division; or
(c) A report consisting of a structural analysis that shows the building meets the engineering requirements of this division; or
(d) A report consisting of a structural analysis and plans for the proposed structural alteration of the building to comply with the engineering requirements of this division; or
(e) Plans for demolition of the building.
3. Within twenty-five (25) years after service of the order, complete all necessary demolition or retrofit work on the building.
Time limits for compliance shall be based on the service date of the original order from the Department. Transfer of title shall not change compliance dates.