Protecting Wood Framed Homes from Earthquakes

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imageMyBuildingPermit and Simpson Strong-tie have partnered to provide a series of free home retrofit classes for homeowners and contractors.

The virtual class highlights WABO’s newly revised seismic retrofit standard plans.  All classes are free and pre-registration is required. Classes are being offered at the following dates and times:

  • Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
  • Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

To register, visit the MBP Training website and select the preferred date and time.  Registrants will receive a webinar link prior to class start.

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