The program has been designed to make a simple, effective and efficient way for our Ventura City residents to do the retrofit on their homes that are on "unbraced cripple walls" or that are not bolted to the foundation. A standard retrofit plan is available for free at the permit counter, located at 501 Poli Street Room 117. A single sheet plan consists of :

• Area to draw the outline of your home
• Instructions
• Technical notes
• Construction details
• Reinforcement schedule

Supplemental information required:

• Affidavit - Smoke Carbon Monoxide Alarm(s) Self Certification of Installation
• Affidavit Water – Conserving Plumbing Fixtures

An alteration is defined as "any construction or renovation to an existing structure other than a repair or addition". On or before January 1, 2017, noncompliant plumbing fixtures in any single-family residential property shall be replaced."

Resources

• Residential Seismic Retrofit Plan (PDF)
• Simpson Strong-Tie 5 Steps for a Safer Home (PDF)
• Simpson Strong-Tie Retrofit Handout (PDF)
• Excerpts from the Homeowner's Guide to Earthquake Safety (PDF)

Earthquake Preparedness

• Homeowner's Guide to Earthquake Safety (PDF) and Commercial Property Owner's Guide to Earthquake Safety (PDF) provided by California Seismic Safety Commission
• FEMA, Federal Emergency Management Agency
• USGS, United States Geological Survey Earthquake Hazards Program