Balcony inspection deadlines.

Balcony inspection deadlines.

Balcony inspection deadlines.

Key dates and timelines for complying with SB 721 (apartments) and SB 326 (condos).

Key dates and timelines for complying with SB 721 (apartments) and SB 326 (condos).

Reporting & documentation.

Reporting & documentation.

Reporting & documentation.

Understand what reports are required and how to document completion for both laws.

Understand what reports are required and how to document completion for both laws.

Qualified inspectors.

Qualified inspectors.

Qualified inspectors.

Who can perform compliant inspections and how to choose the right professional.

Who can perform compliant inspections and how to choose the right professional.

FAQS

FAQS

What are SB 721 and SB 326, and how do they affect my property?

SB 721 applies to multifamily rental properties and SB 326 to condominium associations. Both require periodic inspections of elevated exterior elements like decks, balconies, and stairways to ensure safety and prevent structural failures.

Who is required to comply with these laws?

SB 721 applies to apartment buildings with three or more units. SB 326 applies to condominium associations. If your property has elevated exterior elements over 6 feet high, compliance is mandatory.

What types of structures need to be inspected?

Decks, balconies, exterior stairways, walkways, and railings that are load-bearing and elevated more than 6 feet off the ground are subject to inspection under both laws.

What is the deadline for the first inspection?

SB 721 requires the first inspection to be completed by January 1, 2025. For SB 326, inspections must have been completed by January 1, 2025, and repeated every 9 years thereafter.

Who is qualified to perform these inspections?

Only licensed professionals such as architects, structural engineers, or licensed contractors with appropriate qualifications (like a B, A, or C-5 license) can perform these inspections. Central Coast Decks partners with qualified inspectors to ensure compliance.

What happens if my property fails the inspection?

If repairs are needed, you’ll receive a report outlining deficiencies. Urgent issues must be addressed quickly. Central Coast Decks can provide a detailed repair plan and perform the necessary work to bring your structure into compliance.

Can Central Coast Decks handle both inspection coordination and repairs?

Yes. We can coordinate with licensed inspectors, document the findings, and provide expert repair and replacement services to meet SB 721 and SB 326 requirements—ensuring your property remains safe, compliant, and well-maintained.

What are SB 721 and SB 326, and how do they affect my property?

SB 721 applies to multifamily rental properties and SB 326 to condominium associations. Both require periodic inspections of elevated exterior elements like decks, balconies, and stairways to ensure safety and prevent structural failures.

Who is required to comply with these laws?

SB 721 applies to apartment buildings with three or more units. SB 326 applies to condominium associations. If your property has elevated exterior elements over 6 feet high, compliance is mandatory.

What types of structures need to be inspected?

Decks, balconies, exterior stairways, walkways, and railings that are load-bearing and elevated more than 6 feet off the ground are subject to inspection under both laws.

What is the deadline for the first inspection?

SB 721 requires the first inspection to be completed by January 1, 2025. For SB 326, inspections must have been completed by January 1, 2025, and repeated every 9 years thereafter.

Who is qualified to perform these inspections?

Only licensed professionals such as architects, structural engineers, or licensed contractors with appropriate qualifications (like a B, A, or C-5 license) can perform these inspections. Central Coast Decks partners with qualified inspectors to ensure compliance.

What happens if my property fails the inspection?

If repairs are needed, you’ll receive a report outlining deficiencies. Urgent issues must be addressed quickly. Central Coast Decks can provide a detailed repair plan and perform the necessary work to bring your structure into compliance.

Can Central Coast Decks handle both inspection coordination and repairs?

Yes. We can coordinate with licensed inspectors, document the findings, and provide expert repair and replacement services to meet SB 721 and SB 326 requirements—ensuring your property remains safe, compliant, and well-maintained.

What are SB 721 and SB 326, and how do they affect my property?

SB 721 applies to multifamily rental properties and SB 326 to condominium associations. Both require periodic inspections of elevated exterior elements like decks, balconies, and stairways to ensure safety and prevent structural failures.

Who is required to comply with these laws?

SB 721 applies to apartment buildings with three or more units. SB 326 applies to condominium associations. If your property has elevated exterior elements over 6 feet high, compliance is mandatory.

What types of structures need to be inspected?

Decks, balconies, exterior stairways, walkways, and railings that are load-bearing and elevated more than 6 feet off the ground are subject to inspection under both laws.

What is the deadline for the first inspection?

SB 721 requires the first inspection to be completed by January 1, 2025. For SB 326, inspections must have been completed by January 1, 2025, and repeated every 9 years thereafter.

Who is qualified to perform these inspections?

Only licensed professionals such as architects, structural engineers, or licensed contractors with appropriate qualifications (like a B, A, or C-5 license) can perform these inspections. Central Coast Decks partners with qualified inspectors to ensure compliance.

What happens if my property fails the inspection?

If repairs are needed, you’ll receive a report outlining deficiencies. Urgent issues must be addressed quickly. Central Coast Decks can provide a detailed repair plan and perform the necessary work to bring your structure into compliance.

Can Central Coast Decks handle both inspection coordination and repairs?

Yes. We can coordinate with licensed inspectors, document the findings, and provide expert repair and replacement services to meet SB 721 and SB 326 requirements—ensuring your property remains safe, compliant, and well-maintained.

Stay compliant. Stay safe.

Stay compliant. Stay safe.

Get guidance and updates on SB 721 & SB 326 compliance for your property.

Get guidance and updates on SB 721 & SB 326 compliance for your property.

Get guidance and updates on SB 721 & SB 326 compliance for your property.

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