1232 S SMITHWOOD DR, West Los Angeles, 90035
Homeowners in West Los Angeles are investing in seismic safety, as shown by this permit for earthquake hazard reduction. The work involves reinforcing cripple walls with anchor bolts and plywood, a crucial step for older homes to withstand seismic activity.
Issued on July 1, 2026, this structural improvement project has an estimated cost of $5,500. This figure represents a common investment for homeowners looking to enhance their property's resilience against earthquakes without major foundation work.
For West Los Angeles homeowners, a typical cost for essential earthquake retrofitting, like reinforcing cripple walls, is around $5,500, as indicated by this recently issued permit.
Issued
July 1, 2026
Expires
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License
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Filed by L A Strong Construction · 1 permits across 1 area
View the official permit record
Tracking number, work description, cost, and dates
| Tracking Number | 26016-90000-17376 |
| Work Permit # | — |
| Job Filing Number | — |
| Work Type | Bldg-Alter/Repair |
| Status | Issued |
| Job Description | Add sill plate anchor bolts and plywood to cripple walls (if existing) per LA City Standard Plan #1; no foundation replacement (Earthquake hazard reduction per Chapter 92 of the Los Angeles Building Code). (Houses, residential buildings up to 3 stories and up to 4 units). |
| Floor / Unit | — |
| Estimated Cost | $5,500 |
| Approved | — |
| Issued |
| July 1, 2026 |
| Expires | — |
| BBL | — |
| BIN | — |