New construction · Redondo Beach
Do I need a soils report for new construction in Redondo Beach?
A geotechnical (soils) report is effectively required for new construction in Redondo Beach. City of Redondo Beach Community Development Department — Building & Safety Division uses it to size the foundation, set drainage, and confirm compliance with California seismic provisions on the parcel.
What changes the answer in Redondo Beach.
Beach sand, alluvium, and Marine terrace; geotech standard. Regional Newport-Inglewood and Palos Verdes systems; CGS liquefaction zones touch portions of the city.
- Beach sand, alluvium, and Marine terrace; geotech standard.
- Regional Newport-Inglewood and Palos Verdes systems; CGS liquefaction zones touch portions of the city.
- Limited FEMA SFHA; verify on FEMA MSC for shoreline parcels.
Source-backed note
California Geological Survey publishes seismic-hazard and liquefaction maps; parcels inside designated zones require a site-specific geotechnical investigation under CBC §1803.
Reference: California Geological Survey — Seismic Hazard Zones — California Department of Conservation
Local authority: City of Redondo Beach Community Development Department — Building & Safety Division
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