Ordinance 183893 Compliance Documentation
Ordinance 183893 compliance documentation is listed as the County Recorder certificate under §91.9306.6—scope/order at service and a terminating certificate after alterations or analysis—plus the statement on the approved plans under §91.9310.2 from a California civil or structural engineer or architect (§91.9305.1). That plan statement is design-time text, not an Order-dismiss act. Lender PML/SEL is not ordinance documentation.
Last updated: August 28, 2026
What does Ordinance 183893 say about recordation and plan statements?
Per Ordinance 183893, the ordinance says the following about recordation and plan statements (neither clause is listed as an Order-dismiss pairing):
| Ordinance item | Ordinance section | Who provides it |
|---|---|---|
| County Recorder certificate | §91.9306.6 | Department — scope/order at service; terminating certificate after alterations/analysis |
| Statement on the approved plans | §91.9310.2 | California civil or structural engineer or architect (§91.9305.1) |
Why is ordinance-specific documentation required?
Ordinance 183893 mandates specific retrofit standards and documentation procedures. §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. A lender PML/SEL does not close the Order. Lender PML/SEL appraisals prepared for Freddie Mac underwriting do not satisfy city ordinance documentation standards because they serve different purposes and recipients.
| Document type | Purpose | Role in ordinance text |
|---|---|---|
| County Recorder certificate (§91.9306.6) | At order service: Department files scope/order certificate with County Recorder (§91.9306.6) | Published ordinance text |
| Statement on approved plans (§91.9310.2) | Engineer's or Architect's Statement on the approved plans (design-time text, not an Order-dismiss act) (§91.9310.2) | Published ordinance text |
| Lender PML/SEL (Probable Maximum Loss / Scenario Expected Loss) | Freddie Mac real estate appraisal for earthquake collateral risk (ASTM E2026) | No |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ordinance 183893 compliance documentation?
Per Ordinance 183893, §91.9306.6 states that at the time the Department serves the order, the Department shall file with the Office of the County Recorder a certificate stating that the subject building has been determined to be within the scope of this division. The same section states that the Department shall file a certificate terminating the above recorded status if the building is thereafter demolished, found not to be within the scope, or is determined to be structurally capable of resisting minimum seismic forces as a result of structural alterations or analysis. §91.9310.2 states that the responsible engineer or architect shall provide statements on the approved plans — design-time plan text, not an Order-dismiss act. §91.9305.1 states that a civil or structural engineer or architect licensed by the state of California prepares the structural analysis. The ordinance does not list a lender PML/SEL as what closes the Order.
Does a lender PML/SEL satisfy Ordinance 183893 documentation requirements?
No. A PML (Probable Maximum Loss) or SEL (Scenario Expected Loss) is a Freddie Mac multifamily real estate appraisal per ASTM E2026 for earthquake collateral risk. Ordinance 183893 lists: §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. (a California civil or structural engineer or architect per §91.9305.1).
Why is ordinance-specific documentation required?
Ordinance 183893 mandates specific retrofit standards and documentation procedures. §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. A lender PML/SEL does not close the Order. Lender PML/SEL appraisals prepared for Freddie Mac underwriting do not satisfy city ordinance documentation standards because they serve different purposes and recipients.
Who provides the County Recorder certificate versus the statement on the approved plans?
The Department files the County Recorder certificate (§91.9306.6) — scope/order at service; terminating certificate after alterations/analysis. A California civil or structural engineer or architect (§91.9305.1) provides the statement on the approved plans (§91.9310.2). Lender PML/SEL (Probable Maximum Loss / Scenario Expected Loss) is a Freddie Mac real estate appraisal for earthquake collateral risk (ASTM E2026) and does not close the Order.
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