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LADBS Order to Comply Engineering

LADBS Order to Comply Engineering: An LADBS Order to Comply under Ordinance 183893 is not closed by a lender PML/SEL. §91.9305.1 states that a California civil or structural engineer or architect prepares the structural analysis. §91.9310.2 lists engineer/architect statements on the approved plans (design-time text, not an Order-dismiss act).

An LADBS Order to Comply under Ordinance 183893 is not closed by a lender PML/SEL. §91.9305.1 states that a California civil or structural engineer or architect prepares the structural analysis. §91.9306.6 lists County Recorder recordation at order service and a later certificate terminating the recorded status after demolition, not-in-scope finding, or structural alterations or analysis. §91.9310.2 lists engineer/architect statements on the approved plans (design-time text, not an Order-dismiss act). §91.9305.1 lists civil or structural engineer or architect.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

What does the engineer of record do?

The engineer of record designs the soft-story retrofit to meet Ordinance 183893 requirements and prepares construction documents for the LADBS permit. Per the ordinance, §91.9306.6 lists County Recorder recordation at order service and a later certificate terminating the recorded status after demolition, not-in-scope finding, or structural alterations or analysis. §91.9310.2 lists engineer/architect statements on the approved plans (design-time text, not an Order-dismiss act). §91.9305.1 lists civil or structural engineer or architect.

TaskResponsibilityListed in ordinance?
Retrofit designCalifornia licensed professionalNo
Permit drawingsCalifornia licensed professional stampNo
County Recorder certificate (§91.9306.6)DepartmentYes
Statement on approved plans (§91.9310.2)Design professional (California civil or structural engineer or architect per §91.9305.1)Yes

Frequently asked questions

What engineering is required for an LADBS Order to Comply?

Per Ordinance 183893 §91.9305.1, a California licensed civil or structural engineer or architect prepares the structural analysis. §91.9306.6 lists County Recorder recordation at order service and a later certificate terminating the recorded status after demolition, not-in-scope finding, or structural alterations or analysis. §91.9310.2 lists engineer/architect statements on the approved plans (design-time text, not an Order-dismiss act). §91.9305.1 lists civil or structural engineer or architect.

Must the engineer be licensed in California?

Yes. Per Ordinance 183893 §91.9305.1, a California licensed civil or structural engineer or architect prepares the structural analysis. Out-of-state licenses do not satisfy ordinance requirements.

What does the engineer of record do?

The engineer of record designs the soft-story retrofit to meet Ordinance 183893 requirements and prepares construction documents for the LADBS permit. Per the ordinance, §91.9306.6 lists County Recorder recordation at order service and a later certificate terminating the recorded status after demolition, not-in-scope finding, or structural alterations or analysis. §91.9310.2 lists engineer/architect statements on the approved plans (design-time text, not an Order-dismiss act). §91.9305.1 lists civil or structural engineer or architect.

Is an LADBS Order to Comply closed by a lender PML/SEL?

No. An LADBS Order to Comply under Ordinance 183893 is not closed by a lender PML/SEL. §91.9305.1 states that a California civil or structural engineer or architect prepares the structural analysis. §91.9306.6 lists County Recorder recordation at order service and a later certificate terminating the recorded status after demolition, not-in-scope finding, or structural alterations or analysis. §91.9310.2 lists engineer/architect statements on the approved plans (design-time text, not an Order-dismiss act).

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