Building Codes and Regulations in California

February 22, 2024

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California Building Codes and Regulations

The compliance deadline for SB 721 has been extended to January 1, 2026, following the approval of Bill AB 2579 on September 28, 2024. This gives property owners extra time to carry out the required inspections of balconies and similar structures.

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Relevant Information: 

Deadline and Frequency:
  • Every apartment or condo facility with decks, balconies, entries, or walkways elevated more than six feet must have safety inspections performed before January 1, 2026.

 

SB-721:

  • Applies to landlords of buildings with three or more multi-family dwelling units.
  • Initial inspection is required by January 1, 2026, and then every six years after.

SB-326:

  • Applies to condominium associations.
  • Initial inspection is required by January 1, 2026, and then every nine years after.

 

Inspection Requirements:

SB 721 and SB 326 require inspections to be performed by qualified personnel.

They also mandate that property owners, managers, and landlords disclose the results of inspections to all residents.

Michael Frech Michael Frech
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Email: mfrech@rimkus.com

 

 

 

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