CEA BB Contractors Checklist Aug2019

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Contractor Retrofit Inspection Checklist

Homeowner Name(s) Date
Homeowner Address
Homeowner Phone
EBB Application Number

1. Is the foundation one of the following? (Please check one that applies.)
______ Slab on grade foundation (Does not qualify for Brace + Bolt Programs.)
______ Cripple wall foundation (Qualifies for a brace and bolt retrofit.) Go to question 2.
______ Stem wall foundation (Qualifies for a bolt-only retrofit.) Go to question 3.

2. If house has cripple walls, how tall are they?

K Up to 4 feet. (Qualifies using Chapter A3, Standard Plan Set A or LA City Standard Plan Set #1.)
K Some taller than 4 feet. (Qualifies only with an engineered design.)

3. Has retrofit work been completed previously? K Yes (Previous work will not be reimbursed.) K No

4. Has retrofit work been done previously, K Yes (Qualifies to complete the K No
but is not complete or fully in compliance
with Chapter A3, Standard Plan Set A or retrofit, however, tear-out expenses
LA City Standard Plan Set #1? are not eligible for reimbursement.)

5. Will homeowner authorize you to upload required information and documents to
EarthquakeBraceBolt.com? (Please answer each question with a Yes or No.)

Pre-retrofit Documentation: Post-retrofit Documentation:

______ Building permit must be solely ______ 3 photos of the crawl space showing the completed retrofit
for the Chapter A3 retrofit and work around the perimeter of the foundation (preferably
may not include other work on from the same angle as the before photos)
the premise
______ 2 photos of strapped and braced water heater (tankless
______ Input permit number, details and water heater does not require strapping but must be
upload scope of work installed per manufacturer instructions and photos must
be provided)
______ 3 photos showing the continuous
perimeter foundation (crawl ______ 1 photo of access to crawl space including something to
space) show scale (such as a ruler).

______ 3 photos of the exterior of the ______ Final building inspection sign-off (must reference in
house—one showing the front of accordance with Chapter A3, Standard Plan Set A, LA City
the house; one showing the left Standard Plan Set #1 or an engineered design)
side and one showing the right
side. Each photo should be wide ______ Contractor invoice must include: invoice date; business
enough to include the roof and name; address; phone number; contractor license number;
the foundation cost breakdown (list of materials and overall cost; cost of
labor per hour; # of hours worked; overhead and profit;
and taxes), and a brief description of the work completed
including date(s) work performed. If non-retrofit related
work is on the same invoice, Brace + Bolt-specific work
must be separated and a total provided.

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