The Mandatory Soft Story Program provides a weekly update on the status of properties identified as soft story.
The dataset represents the different Compliance Tiers for the Mandatory Soft Story Program and the current status of these properties. For more information on the Compliance Tiers, please contact the Soft Story Program.
Tier I. Buildings that contain a Group A, E, R- 2.1, R-3.1 or R-4 occupancy on any story
Tier II. Buildings containing 15 or more dwelling units, except for buildings assigned to Tier I or Tier IV
Tier III. Building not falling within the definition of another tier.
Tier IV. Buildings that contain a Group B or M occupancy on the first story or in a basement or underfloor area that has any portion extending above grade, and buildings that are in mapped liquefaction zones, except for buildings assigned to Tier 1.