California's balcony inspection laws, SB-721 and SB-326, mandate periodic inspections of Exterior Elevated Elements (EEEs) to ensure safety and prevent catastrophic failures. A key aspect of compliance is understanding who is legally qualified to perform these critical inspections on your property. The requirements...
California has enacted critical legislation to address the safety of exterior elevated elements (EEEs) following tragic incidents like the Berkeley balcony collapse in 2015. The two primary laws that property owners and managers need to understand are Senate Bill 721 (SB-721) and Senate Bill 326 (SB-326). While both...
If you're a member of a California Homeowners Association (HOA) for a condominium or other common interest development, understanding Senate Bill 326 (SB-326) is not just recommended, it's required. This law mandates the inspection of Exterior Elevated Elements (EEEs) to ensure the safety and structural integrity of...
The clock is ticking. California's SB-721 (Health & Safety Code Sec. 17973) requires owners of many multifamily properties to have their Exterior Elevated Elements (EEEs) inspected by January 1, 2026. This crucial deadline is approaching rapidly, and understanding the requirements is the first step to ensuring your...
