First rebuilt home in wake of LA fires celebrated in Pacific Palisades | Los Angeles
Less than a year after the Palisades fire destroyed nearly 7,000 structures in Los Angeles, the first completed rebuilt home is being celebrated in Pacific Palisades.
One expressionMayor Karen Bass confirmed that the Los Angeles building and safety department issued the certificate Friday confirming that the home had passed inspection and was ready for occupancy.
“The Palisades community has had an unimaginable year, and my heart breaks for every family who won’t be able to be home this holiday season. But today is an important moment of hope,” Bass said.
“With more and more projects nearing completion in Pacific Palisades, the City of Los Angeles remains committed to expediting every aspect of the rebuilding process until every family can return home,” Bass added.
The house in Pacific Palisades consists of four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms spread over approximately 4,000 square feet. It replaces the 1,600-square-foot ranch-style home that was demolished in January. Nearly 2,000 rebuilding permits have been issued in the Palisades and Eaton fire districts, according to the report. Los Angeles Times.
Fire-resistant improvements include covered eaves to prevent ember entry and pre-installed plumbing for an optional fire defense system that sprays and retards water into the home as flames approach.
The grand opening of the newly completed home is planned for December 6, when the community will be invited to tour the property.
A two-bedroom, 630-square-foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in Altadena received its certificate of occupancy on Monday. Policy. Commonly used as a guesthouse or rental, the new ADU replaced the garage destroyed in the Eaton fire. The resort’s main residence survived the fire.
Reconstruction timelines vary by neighborhood and project. The city’s press release states that approximately 340 projects are currently under construction in Pacific Palisades.
In total, the Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed 13,000 homes. More than 2,500 property owners in Los Angeles County and the city of Los Angeles have applied for complete reconstruction, and nearly 1,100 permits have been approved, Politico reported.
