Seismic Retrofit for Historic Churches in California

1. Why historic churches are uniquely exposed

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2. URM ordinances and what they require

[Placeholder: Explanation of Unreinforced Masonry ordinances and what they require of building owners.]

3. Retrofit scope: what the work actually involves

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4. Preservation constraints: landmark status and design review

[Placeholder: How historic landmark status and design review boards constrain retrofit options.]

5. Retrofitting while staying open

[Placeholder: Strategies for completing seismic retrofit work while the church remains in use.]

6. Budgeting a retrofit honestly

[Placeholder: How to build a realistic budget for a seismic retrofit project.]

Min Kang, CCM

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