Ensure Compliance with SB-721 for Multifamily Properties
Protect your investment and ensure the safety of your tenants by complying with California’s SB-721 law. Our expert inspection and repair services are designed to meet all regulatory requirements efficiently and effectively.
Understanding SB-721: A Crucial Law for Multifamily Owners
SB-721, also known as the ‘Balcony Law,’ mandates regular inspections of exterior elevated elements in multifamily buildings in California. This law aims to prevent structural failures and ensure tenant safety. As a property owner, adhering to SB-721 is not only a legal obligation but also a commitment to maintaining the integrity and safety of your property. Our team is dedicated to helping you navigate these requirements with ease, providing comprehensive inspection and repair solutions tailored to your needs.
Key Aspects of SB721 Inspections
Thorough Structural Assessments
Our inspections cover all critical components, ensuring every balcony and elevated structure meets safety standards.
Detailed Reporting
Receive comprehensive reports that outline the condition of your property’s structures and any necessary repairs.
Expert Guidance
Our experienced inspectors provide insights and recommendations to help you maintain compliance with SB721.
Timely Service
We prioritize efficiency, completing inspections and delivering results promptly to keep your property on track.
Which Buildings Types Must be Inspected?
Buildings with 3 or more units with exterior elevated elements (EEE) like balconies, decks, and walkways.
SB-721 and SB-326 require inspections of Exterior Elevated Elements (EEE) by 2025. Buildings that are proposed for conversion to condominiums to be sold to the public after January 1, 2019, must be inspected prior to the first close of escrow. EEE inspections, as well as any required maintenance or repair which is identified as a result of the inspection, are the responsibility of the private property owner. While some local governments already impose a local inspection program, this California law requires inspection of specific balconies throughout California.
Cantilevered and extending components
Balconies, decks, porches, stairways, walkways, and entry structures that extend beyond exterior walls of the building and that rely in whole or in substantial part on wood or wood-based products for structural support or stability; and
Elevating 6′ or higher above ground level
A walking surface that is elevated more than 6 feet above the ground level; and
Human occupancy is the function
Balconies designed for human occupancy or use.
California balcony law inspection illustration
Why is SB721 extremely important?
SB721 Brief Overview
Purpose & Owner Responsibilty
Ensures the safety and structural integrity of exterior elements, like balconies, decks, stairways, and walkways in multifamily. Building owners are responsible for arranging inspections, and maintain compliance.
Applicability & Timeline Requirement
SB721 applies to buildings with three or more multifamily units in California. Property owners must complete the initial inspection by January 1, 2025, with subsequent inspections required every 6 years.
Repair Timeline & Associated Penalties
Deficiencies classified as hazardous must be repaired within 120 days after the inspection report is submitted. Non-compliance may result in fines, legal liabilities, and potential safety hazards.
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Don’t become a statistic!
Protect the life of your residents and tenants. It is important to ensure the integrity of your building’s structural component, and address the decays before the catastrophy strkes. Our inspections ensure structural safety and prevent failures caused by weathering, decay, or other damage. We assess the structural integrity of load-bearing components like wood framing, guardrails, and waterproofing systems.
SB-721 Inspection coverage
What is the process in our exterior elevated elements (EEE) Inspection?
As required by the balcony law (SB721), periodic inspection of exterior elevated elements (EEE) is now required every 6 years, and at a minimum, must include these items:
Visual Assessment
- Checking for visible signs of damage like cracks, rot, warping, loose boards, or peeling paint on balconies, decks, stairs, and walkways.
- Assessing the overall condition of the structure, including connections and supports.
Detailed Examination
- Accessing areas to inspect wood framing members for signs of rot or decay, including critical areas like ledger boards, joists, and support posts.
- Thoroughly assessing waterproofing systems on balconies and decks to ensure proper drainage and prevent water intrusion.
- Checking fasteners and hardware for security and potential corrosion issues.
Final Report
- Documenting all identified defects, including their severity and location.
- Providing detailed recommendations for necessary repairs or replacements to address safety concerns.
- May include photos and diagrams to illustrate the issues found.
We build multifamily, so we know what to look for
Why should you chose us?
We are a general contracting company involved in building apartment building, so it comes with no surprise that we know all about SB-721. We understand the bill (SB-721), and are continuously involved with being compliant at all times. We know exactly what to look for, how to prepare the report, and most importantly, how to deal with addressing the finding(s), repair them, and be compliant.
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