Senate Bill about Inspection of Balconies Applies to Multifamily and HOAs in California

Just wanted to let you know: a new Senate Bill that requires homeowners to inspect the standards of a building’s porches, stairways, decks, walkways, & other elevated structures more than 6 feet above the ground.

Senate Bill-721 applies to buildings with three or more multifamily dwelling units.

The first inspection must be done by January 1, 2025. Re-inspections are required every six years.

The inspections must be performed only by a licensed architect, civil or structural engineer, or a building contractor holding specific licenses as a B General Contractor or C5 Framing.