CRMP provides earthquake retrofit resources for California contractors, engineers, architects, and other design professionals working on eligible seismic retrofit projects. Find technical guidance, construction documents, FEMA resources, program rules, retrofit guides, training materials, sample invoices, and code references to help you complete Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB), Earthquake Soft-Story (ESS), and Earthquake Multi-Unit Retrofit (EMR) projects. Use these resources to understand seismic retrofit requirements, approved retrofit methods, construction standards, documentation, program deadlines, and technical guidelines for CRMP-funded earthquake mitigation projects.
- Contractors State License Board
- Structural Engineers Association of Northern California
- Structural Engineers Association of Southern California
- Find your local building department
- California Existing Building Code (CEBC), Chapter A3
- CRMP Program Areas by ZIP Code
- CRMP Retrofit Programs Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
- Six Retrofit Mistakes to Avoid (PDF)
EBB-Specific Resources
The construction documents linked below are in accordance with CEBC Chapter A3 and are approved for use to complete an EBB retrofit.
- Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) Standard Plan Number One
- Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Standard Plan A
- FEMA P-1100 Volume 2A - Plan Set for Crawlspace Dwellings (PDF)
The program resources linked below will assist contractors complete EBB retrofits.
- EBB Program Overview Training for Contractors (Video)
- EBB Sample Invoice (PDF) - meets the EBB specifications for reporting expenses
- EBB Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
- EBB Contractor Retrofit Guide (PDF) - Helping Contractors Meet Program Deadlines and Requirements
- EBB Program Rules - 2024 (PDF)
ESS-Specific Resources
The construction documents linked below for Vulnerability-Based Seismic Assessment and Retrofit of One and Two-Family Dwellings are approved for use to complete an ESS retrofit.
- FEMA P-1100 Volume 1 - Prestandard (PDF)
- FEMA P-1100 Volume 2A - Plan Set for Crawlspace Dwellings (PDF)
- FEMA P-1100 Volume 2B - Plan Set for Living-Space-Over-Garage Dwellings (PDF)
The program resources linked below will assist contractors complete ESS retrofits.
- ESS Sample Invoice (PDF) - meets the Earthquake Soft-Story specifications for reporting expenses
- ESS Contractor Retrofit Guide (PDF)
- ESS Program Rules - 2024 (PDF)
EMR-Specific Resources
The technical resources listed below for Vulnerability-Based Seismic Assessment and Retrofit of Multi-Unit residential buildings are approved for use to complete an EMR retrofit.
- FEMA P-807 (PDF)
- IEBC Chapter A4 (latest edition)
- ASCE 41 (latest edition)
- EMR Program rules (PDF)
- EMR Engineer of Record Orientation video
- FEMA P-807-1 Webinar
ESS Quick Tips
The following ESS quick tip videos will help you:
- Determine if the house qualifies for FEMA P-1100 and ESS
- Determine if the approved construction documents can be used or, if an engineered design is required
- Find the Seismic Design Category, SDC, to determine which FEMA P-1100 tables to use