{"id":22207,"date":"2024-06-03T05:28:08","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T12:28:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firestormv2.kinsta.cloud\/?p=18607"},"modified":"2024-06-03T05:28:08","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T12:28:08","slug":"california-balcony-inspection-update-hoas-multifamily-owners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firestormbuildingproducts.com\/v2vents\/california-balcony-inspection-update-hoas-multifamily-owners\/","title":{"rendered":"California Balcony Inspection Update for HOAs and Multifamily Owners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>California balcony inspection requirements are now a standing compliance issue for HOAs, condominium associations, multifamily rental owners, managers, and project teams. The two main statutes are SB 326 for condominium associations and SB 721 for many multifamily rental buildings.<\/p>\n<p>Older articles often frame these rules around a 2024 preparation window. As of 2026, the important point is the current statutory timing: SB 326\u2019s first inspection deadline was January 1, 2025, while SB 721 currently requires the first inspection by January 1, 2026, with later recurring inspections on different cycles.<\/p>\n<h2>SB 326: Condominium Association Projects<\/h2>\n<p>SB 326 is codified in Civil Code Section 5551. It applies to buildings containing three or more attached multifamily dwelling units in condominium projects. The association board must cause a reasonably competent and diligent visual inspection by a licensed structural engineer, civil engineer, or architect.<\/p>\n<p>The first inspection must be completed by January 1, 2025, and then every nine years thereafter in coordination with the reserve study inspection. Reports are incorporated into reserve planning and maintained for two inspection cycles.<\/p>\n<h2>SB 721: Multifamily Rental Buildings<\/h2>\n<p>SB 721 is codified in Health and Safety Code Section 17973. It applies to buildings with three or more multifamily dwelling units and covers certain exterior elevated elements such as balconies, decks, porches, stairways, walkways, and entry structures.<\/p>\n<p>The first inspection must be completed by January 1, 2026, and then by January 1 every six years after that. Reports must be maintained in permanent building records for at least two inspection cycles and disclosed to buyers at a later sale.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Differences Boards and Owners Should Know<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>SB 326 applies to qualifying condominium association projects; SB 721 applies to many qualifying multifamily rental buildings.<\/li>\n<li>SB 326 responsibility belongs to the association; SB 721 responsibility belongs to the building owner.<\/li>\n<li>SB 326 uses a statistically significant sample; SB 721 requires inspection of a sample of at least 15 percent of each type of exterior elevated element.<\/li>\n<li>SB 326 repeats every nine years; SB 721 repeats every six years.<\/li>\n<li>Both statutes require action when inspection findings identify immediate safety concerns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Repair and Safety Follow-Through<\/h2>\n<p>Inspection is only one part of compliance. Boards and owners must address unsafe conditions, restrict access when necessary, coordinate permits, hire qualified contractors, and preserve records. Local jurisdictions may impose greater requirements, so project teams should confirm local rules before assuming the state statute is the full compliance picture.<\/p>\n<h2>Wildfire Details During Exterior Projects<\/h2>\n<p>Balcony inspection and repair projects often bring teams into exterior walls, decks, enclosed areas, and ventilation details. In wildfire-prone settings, this can be an opportunity to review vent openings and other ember-entry points.<\/p>\n<p>V2 Vents is a FireStorm Building Products line manufactured by New Cal Metals. The product line combines corrosion-resistant stainless steel ember mesh with the V2 Honeycomb Matrix to help block embers, heat, and flames while supporting airflow. V2 Vents is tested and listed to ASTM E2886 \/ E2886M \/ E2912 for flames, embers, and radiant heat.<\/p>\n<p>For wildfire vent coordination on exterior repair or retrofit projects, <a href=\"https:\/\/firestormv2.kinsta.cloud\/contact-us\/\">Build With Us<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California balcony inspection rules differ for HOAs and multifamily rental owners. 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