The deadline to comply with San Francisco’s deck & balcony inspection requirements was April 1st, 2022. If you missed the deadline, you’re risking hefty fines and penalties. If you own or manage a building in San Francisco, California, you may be impacted by San Francisco’s “604 Affidavit.” Passed on September 17, 2003, the 604 Affidavit […]
Did you know that Berkeley, CA has its own deck and balcony law? While this law, known as the Berkeley Exterior Elevated Elements Inspection Program (or E3, for short), is similar to SB-721, it’s a different law with a separate set of requirements. The deadline to comply with the E3 program was May 31, 2022. Did […]
In 2018, the California Senate signed Senate Bill 721 “SB 721” into law. The bill focuses on Exterior Elevated Elements (EEE for short) and imposes stringent safety and inspection standards for decks, balconies, and walkways – all with a deadline of January 1, 2025. Here at Deck and Balcony Inspections, Inc., we conduct SB 721 […]
If you serve on the board of a residential homeowners’ association (HOA) in California, it’s important to understand the requirements of California’s balcony laws, including Senate Bill 326 “SB 326” (Davis-Stirling Act | Civ. Code § 5550 )At Deck and Balcony Inspections, Inc., we help California HOAs remain compliant with California’s balcony laws by conducting thorough SB 326 […]