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What makes a great Soft Story Retrofit? Vulnerable multi-story buildings perform poorly during earthquakes, and those with weak walls

and/or open front wall lines can easily collapse. Buildings that are most vulnerable have been identified with the following criteria:

They consist of 2 or more stories wood frame construction, were built under building code standards enacted before January 1, 1978 and contains ground floor parking or other similar open floor space. ARM Builders Retrofit Division are here to help you!