Monthly Archives: August 2025

4 August, 2025

Retrofits Reduce Tenant Impacts, Preserve Rental Income

By |2025-09-05T20:08:46+00:00August 4th, 2025|AACSC, Tenant Habitability Process, tenant occupied seismic retrofit|

Apartment owners faced with any major renovation, repair or alteration of their building are often concerned with the impacts construction could have on their tenants — and whether the work will require added expenses.

These extra costs can include paying for additional precautions to minimize impacts, establishing alternative parking when assigned […]

3 August, 2025

Explore Earthquake Risk in Your Area with This Interactive USGS Map

By |2025-09-05T20:05:28+00:00August 3rd, 2025|AAOC, Earthquake Risk|

Interactive USGS map lets you zoom in to see for yourself

How vulnerable is your apartment to earthquake damage?

If it is located within a fault, landslide, or liquefaction zone, it may be at risk – and a combination of any of these could be disastrous.

Active earthquake faults in Orange County run […]

2 August, 2025

Earthquake Disaster Shows Importance Of L.A.’S Nonductile Concrete Retrofit Law

By |2025-09-05T20:02:43+00:00August 2nd, 2025|AAGLA, earthquake damage, earthquake preparedness, Earthquake Protection, Non-Ductile Concrete Buildings, Non-Ductile Concrete Buildings Retrofit|

We were all shaken by reports of February’s earthquake disaster in Turkey and Syria.  Nearly 50,000 were confirmed dead, and at least 164,000 buildings collapsed or were so badly damaged they need to be demolished. From the comfort of our homes, it’s easy to think we are immune to such […]

1 August, 2025

Asbestos and Lead in Older Buildings: Why San Diego Owners Should Follow the Rules

By |2025-09-05T19:58:41+00:00August 1st, 2025|asbestos, SDCAA|

Many older apartment buildings still contain hazardous materials like asbestos and lead-based paint. While some owners may downplay the risks or feel tempted to cut corners during renovation work, doing so can lead to serious consequences.

Improper removal can expose workers and tenants to harmful toxins and result in environmental contamination. […]

1 August, 2025

New Map Shows California’s Highest Earthquake Shaking Risks

By |2025-09-05T19:51:08+00:00August 1st, 2025|Seismic Waves|

OPTIMUM SEISMIC, INC.

August 2025 NEWSLETTER

New Map Shows California’s Highest Earthquake Shaking Risks

Ali Sahabi, GEC
Principal,
Optimum Seismic, Inc.

A newly released map from the California Geological […]

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