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SB 326 Compliance Guide for HOAs

SB 326 Compliance Guide for HOAs

By Jim Schlagel Posted on November 14, 2025 Posted in Blog

Introduction to SB 326 Compliance In California, SB 326, often called the balcony inspection law, was introduced to help protect residents in multifamily housing communities. The law requires HOAs to inspect all elevated exterior elements, like balconies, decks, stairways, and …

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What Are Exterior Elevated Elements?

What Are Exterior Elevated Elements?

By Jim Schlagel Posted on November 7, 2025 Posted in Blog

Why Exterior Elevated Elements Matter In California, exterior elevated elements, balconies, decks, walkways, and stairs, aren’t just architectural features. They’re critical structural systems that carry weight and face constant exposure to the elements. When they fail, the results can be …

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Deck Inspection Requirements in California

Deck Inspection Requirements in California

By Jim Schlagel Posted on September 5, 2025 Posted in Expert Inspections

Why Deck Inspection Requirements Matter Now More Than Ever For California property owners, understanding deck inspection requirements is no longer just a good idea — it’s part of responsible building management. With new statewide laws like SB 721 and SB …

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Balcony Inspection Cost in California | Transparent, No-Upsell Quotes

Balcony Inspection Cost in California | Transparent, No-Upsell Quotes

By Jim Schlagel Posted on August 29, 2025 Posted in Expert Inspections

Why Balcony Inspection Costs Are So Hard to Pin Down If you’ve searched for a simple answer to how much a balcony inspection costs, you’ve probably run into a wide range of numbers—and just as many opinions. That’s because there …

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SB721 Compliance Guide for California Property Owners

SB721 Compliance Guide for California Property Owners

By Jim Schlagel Posted on August 22, 2025 Posted in Expert Inspections

Understanding SB721: More Than Just a Balcony Law When most people hear about Senate Bill 721, they think of balconies, and they’re not wrong. The law was passed in response to tragic balcony failures, and it’s often referred to as …

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Types of Balconies in California: Compliance & Safety Guide

Types of Balconies in California: Compliance & Safety Guide

By Jim Schlagel Posted on August 15, 2025 Posted in Expert Inspections

Why Balcony Type Matters in California When it comes to maintaining multi-family properties in California, balconies aren’t just design features; they’re legal and structural responsibilities. The type of balcony your building has can directly impact not only how it’s maintained, …

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Balcony Safety in California: What Every Property Owner Needs to Know

Balcony Safety in California: What Every Property Owner Needs to Know

By Jim Schlagel Posted on August 8, 2025 Posted in Expert Inspections

Why Balcony Safety Matters Balconies are one of the most valued features of a multi-family building. They offer outdoor space, natural light, and a place to unwind. But for all their appeal, balconies also carry risks that aren’t always visible …

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Balcony Inspection Requirements in California

Balcony Inspection Requirements in California

By Jim Schlagel Posted on August 1, 2025 Posted in Expert Inspections

Why Balcony Inspections Are Now Mandatory in California Balconies, decks, and exterior walkways are more than just architectural features; they’re elevated structures that carry weight, weather exposure, and risk. In California, where wood-framed multi-family housing is common, these elements can …

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Balcony Inspection Checklist for California Properties

Balcony Inspection Checklist for California Properties

By Jim Schlagel Posted on July 25, 2025 Posted in Expert Inspections

Why Balcony Inspections Matter More Than Ever in 2025 California’s exterior elevated element (EEE) inspection laws—SB 721 for apartments and SB 326 for condos—are no longer something to plan for “someday.” With both deadlines now visible on the calendar, property …

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Balcony Inspection Cost in California | Transparent, No-Upsell Quotes

Balcony Inspection Cost in California | Transparent, No-Upsell Quotes

By Jim Schlagel Posted on July 4, 2025 Posted in Expert Inspections

Why Balcony Inspection Costs Are So Hard to Pin Down If you’ve searched for a simple answer to how much a balcony inspection costs, you’ve probably run into a wide range of numbers—and just as many opinions. That’s because there …

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