
SMR Engineering LLC
Soft-Story Seismic Retrofit Solutions for Ordinance Compliance
About the firm
SMR Engineering LLC is a licensed structural and forensic engineering practice in Glendale, California. It delivers permit-ready, code-compliant designs for property owners, insurance professionals, restoration contractors, and local agencies throughout Southern California, specializing in soft-story seismic retrofit design, structural evaluations, and integrated architectural and landscape design.
- Team
- Micro
- Firm type
- Structural Engineering · Forensic Engineering
Capabilities
Seismic Retrofit Engineering
Service websiteProvides structural evaluation, seismic analysis, and retrofit design to strengthen vulnerable ground-level conditions and assist with local ordinance compliance.
- Structural Assessment
Evaluating existing structural systems, reviewing drawings, and performing field observations to determine seismic vulnerability.
- Engineering Analysis & Design
Structural modeling and analysis to design retrofit elements such as steel moment frames, braced frames, or shear wall systems.
- Permit-Ready Documentation
Preparing structural drawings and calculations suitable for city plan check and municipal approval.
- Plan Check & Construction Support
Responding to municipal comments and providing field support to verify compliance with approved plans.
Structural Engineering
Service websiteDelivers comprehensive structural analysis and design of framing, foundations, retaining walls, and repair solutions for new construction and building modifications.
- New Construction
Structural design and analysis for new residential and commercial structures, including foundation systems, framing, and lateral-load resistance.
- Remodels, Additions & Alterations
Engineering support for renovations, including load-bearing wall modifications and structural integration with existing building envelopes.
- Foundation Design & Evaluation
Design of deep and shallow foundations alongside structural assessments of existing foundation systems.
- Structural Repairs & Reinforcement
Rehabilitation engineering for compromised, damaged, or aged building components such as beams, columns, and slabs.
Forensic Engineering
Service websiteOffers damage assessments and structural evaluations for properties affected by fire, water, earthquake, vehicle impact, and other losses, including permit documentation for repairs.
- Damage Assessment & Site Evaluation
Investigating structural damage following fires, natural disasters, vehicle collisions, or environmental events.
- Reconstruction Permitting
Developing required structural plans and documentation to secure local agency approvals for property restoration.
Integrated Design Services
Service websiteCoordinates site planning, building layouts, and unified design solutions from early concept phases through permit-ready plan sets.
- Site Planning
Evaluating property conditions to optimize site arrangements and regulatory compliance.
- Building Layout Design
Coordinating interior and exterior floor plan geometries with structural systems.
Industries
Residential · Multifamily Residential · Mixed-Use · Commercial
Projects
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