OUR SERVICES
Earthquake Retrofits
WCCD delivers EBB and ESS retrofits and DRV inspections.
EBB Retrofit
Retrofit Scope
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Seismic site review and vulnerability evaluation
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Foundation bolting (approved sill-plate anchors)
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Cripple-wall bracing where present
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Water-heater bracing per EBB standards
Permits & Documentation
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Permit and compliance CEBC A3, and CEA EBB
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Before-and-after photos for EBB submission
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Contractor invoice with EBB cost breakdown
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ESS Retrofit
Structural Strengthening
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Soft-story evaluation (garage-level walls)
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Engineered shear walls, blocking, and hold-downs
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Perimeter and garage-front anchorage
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Water-heater bracing per ESS standards
Permits & Documentation
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Permits prepared to CEBC A4 and CEA ESS
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Before-and-after photo documentation
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Contractor invoice with ESS cost breakdown
DRV Inspection
Seismic Verification
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Foundation anchorage verification (CEA DRV)
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Cripple-wall bracing verification
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Floor-to-foundation connection check
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Water-heater bracing verification
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Documentation
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Completed and signed CEA DRV Form
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Full photo documentation of seismic components
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Subject to program authority approval
Earthquake retrofit
WCCD delivers EBB and ESS retrofits and CEA Dwelling Retrofit Verification (DRV) inspections.
EBB Retrofit
Retrofit Scope
-
Seismic site review and vulnerability evaluation
-
Foundation bolting (approved sill-plate anchors)
-
Cripple-wall bracing where present
-
Water-heater bracing per EBB standards
Documentation
-
Compliance CEBC A3, and CEA EBB
-
Before-and-after photos for EBB submission
-
Contractor invoice with EBB cost breakdown
ESS RETROFIT
Structural Strengthening
-
Soft-story evaluation (garage-level walls)
-
Engineered shear walls, blocking, and hold-downs
-
Perimeter and garage-front anchorage
-
Water-heater bracing per ESS standards
Documentation
-
Compliance CEBC A4 and CEA ESS
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Before-and-after photo documentation
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Contractor invoice with ESS cost breakdown
Fire Hardening
Fire Hardening
WCCD delivers licensed Brace-and-Bolt and WCCD provides EBB and ESS retrofits and CEA Dwelling Retrofit Verification (DRV) inspections. All work follows CEBC Chapters A3/A4, FEMA P-1100, and CEA DRV requirements.
EBB Retrofit
Retrofit Scope
-
Seismic site review and vulnerability evaluation
-
Foundation bolting (approved sill-plate anchors)
-
Cripple-wall bracing where present
-
Water-heater bracing per EBB standards
Documentation
-
Compliance CEBC A3, and CEA EBB
-
Before-and-after photos for EBB submission
-
Contractor invoice with EBB cost breakdown
ESS Retrofit
Structural Strengthening
-
Soft-story evaluation (garage-level walls)
-
Engineered shear walls, blocking, and hold-downs
-
Perimeter and garage-front anchorage
-
Water-heater bracing per ESS standards
Documentation
-
Compliance CEBC A4 and CEA ESS
-
Before-and-after photo documentation
-
Contractor invoice with ESS cost breakdown