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Deck And Balcony Inspection New Law In California
Apartments : SB-721
Condominiums : SB-326
LA Basics Engineering
818-538-5356
What Buildings are Impacted
All multi-unit residential buildings with three or more dwelling units with exterior elevated elements such as decks, balconies, elevated entry structures and stairways made of wood or supported by wood products, over six feet above ground level and extend from exterior walls of the building.
What needs to be inspected
Inspection of “Exterior elevated element” (EEE) including their supports, railings and their associated waterproofing elements minimum 6’ above ground and extending from the exterior wall of the building.
EEE’s include:
• Balconies• Decks• Porches, • Stairways, • Walkways• Elevated entry structures
EEE’s include:
• Balconies• Decks• Porches, • Stairways, • Walkways• Elevated entry structures
Deadline for first inspection
January 1st, 2025 *
*Re-inspection every: 6 years for apartment buildings 9 years for Condominiums
*Re-inspection every: 6 years for apartment buildings 9 years for Condominiums
