CA Balcony Ordinance

California’s balcony inspection ordinance: Turn a fast-approaching challenge into asset management opportunities

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Staying up to date on California balcony inspection laws

The 2015 balcony collapse in Berkley, CA resulted in the tragic deaths of six young people and injury to another seven. It also led to needed, needed improvements to the CA Building Code.

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The 2015 balcony collapse in Berkley, CA resulted in the tragic deaths of six young people and injury to another seven. It also led to needed improvements to the CA Building Code. To reduce the likelihood of future collapses, California signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 721 and SB 326. These laws require a completed first inspection of buildings’ exterior elevated elements (EEEs) before January 1, 2025. We’ve created materials to help you stay educated on SB 721 and the steps that need to be taken to meet the January 1st 2025 deadline.

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While spectacular collapses such as at the Champlain Towers in Surfside, Florida and recent balcony collapses in California have dominated the media, NYC and Chicago have had their own incidents that led to legislative action. California’s balcony inspection ordinance: what the January 1st 2025 deadline means for you and your customers READ MORE

Tragic deaths from structural collapse of multifamily residential buildings and their balconies occurred in several states in recent years, followed by regulations aimed at preventing them. Awareness and understanding of these regulations is critical, as well as the potential liability risks. More states and cities will likely follow in introducing new legislation, and your properties may be affected. Read on for more on the current regulatory landscape. READ MORE

Meet EBI's CA Balcony Ordinance experts: Jeff Falero and Paul Roberts

Jeff Falero, PE and Director of Structural Evaluations and Forensics, and Paul Roberts, Director of Architecture and Engineering, are joining forces to support EBI’s clients in new ways. READ MORE

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California’s balcony inspection ordinance: what the January 1st 2025 deadline means for you and your customers

Jeff Falero, PE Director of Structural Evaluations and Forensics P: (415) 603-1408 jfalero@ebiconsulting.com

Paul Roberts Director of Architecture and Engineering P: (813) 955-2859 proberts@ebiconsulting.com