ADVERTORIAL
California’s balcony inspection laws, SB721 and SB326, are reshaping how property owners and HOAs approach building safety. The deadline for SB 326, which applies to condominiums and HOA-managed properties, has officially passed. If your association hasn’t yet completed inspections, you are now out of compliance, potentially exposing yourself to serious liability and fines. Delays in compliance could lead to legal actions from homeowners, insurance complications, and costly emergency repairs. It is imperative to act quickly to ensure safety and compliance. ARE YOUR CALIFORNIA PROPERTIES COMPLIANT WITH LAW AND CODE ENFORCEMENT?
UNDERSTANDING SB326 AND SB721: WHAT ARE THEY?
In the wake of tragic balcony collapses, such as the 2015 Berkeley balcony failure, California legislators enacted Senate Bills 326 and 721 to prevent similar disasters. These laws mandate regular inspections of Exterior Elevated Elements (EEEs), which include balconies, decks, stairways, and walkways attached to multifamily residential buildings. Their goal is simple: to ensure that these structures remain safe and sound for residents.
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