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Commission continues review of incentives and definitions for voluntary soft‑story seismic upgrades
Building Inspection Commission · September 24, 2008
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Summary
DBI discussed proposals to waive fees and expedite permits for voluntary soft‑story seismic upgrades, but deferred action while staff and the Code Advisory Committee refine definitions of 'soft‑story' buildings and how to separate voluntary upgrades from other work.
Commissioners reviewed a proposal to encourage voluntary seismic upgrades of soft‑story wood-frame buildings by waiving permit fees for the voluntary portion of work and expediting review. DBI staff told the commission…
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