Protect Your Building, Avoid Fines, & Stay Compliant
The deadline for SB-721 and SB-326 balcony inspections in Tulare County was January 1, 2026. As a property owner, you could be risking major fines, safety hazards, and legal liability if you’re not compliant.
At Balcony1, we’ve spent the last 20+ years helping hundreds of property owners like you avoid fines, reduce liability, and protect tenants with professional, code-compliant balcony inspections.
Our licensed inspectors evaluate all Exterior Elevated Elements (EEE) in apartments, HOAs, and multifamily builldings, including balconies, decks, walkways, stairs, and railings.
By identifying hidden structural risks like waterproofing failure, moisture intrusion, and wood rot, we help you repair your building and ensure compliance before they become costly hazards.
Don’t wait any longer. Prevent safety risks and costly fines with a professional balcony inspection.
Most balcony failures don’t start with visible damage; they begin with hidden waterproofing issues.
Over time, moisture intrusion can compromise waterproofing systems, causing wood to rot, structural connectors to corrode, and load-bearing components to weaken. These issues often go undetected until they become serious safety hazards.
With in-depth inspections, we detect early-stage deterioration in:
By catching these risks early, we help property owners in Glendale, Pasadena, El Monte, and across California avoid emergency repairs, extend the lifespan of their buildings, and keep their tenants safe.
California’s balcony inspection laws, SB-721 and SB-326, require property owners to inspect all Exterior Elevated Elements (EEE) that extend beyond exterior walls and are more than six feet above ground. EEEs may include:
Here’s what you need to know about state balcony laws:
The deadline for inspections passed on January 1, 2026. Failure to comply can put you at risk of:
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Protect your property today.
Our balcony inspection process goes beyond basic visual checks to identify both visible and hidden structural risks on your EEEs. Here’s how we keep your building safe:
We review your building’s history, prior reports, and structural conditions to pinpoint high-risk areas that may call for closer inspection.
Our inspectors use non-invasive tools like moisture meters and borescope inspections to evaluate structures for cracking, signs of waterproofing failure, and moisture intrusion.
If we discover signs of structural damage or wood rot, we may recommend localized invasive inspection to assess the extent of the deterioration on your balconies.
After inspection, we provide you with a clear report that includes repair recommendations and everything you need to prove compliance with SB-721 and SB-326.
We complete any necessary balcony repairs to restore safety to your building.
Most inspections begin with non-invasive methods. If we discover structural damage or wood rot, we may recommend localized invasive testing to determine the full extent of the issue.
If your property fails an inspection, you’ll need to complete repairs to bring it up to code. Failure to comply with SB-721 and SB-326 may result in:
Inspection timelines depend on your property size and the number of units you need inspected. We can typically finish inspections on smaller properties in 1 to 2 days, while larger HOA or apartment complexes may take longer.
Inspection costs may vary depending on the number of units in your building and the accessibility of your structures. Typically, balcony inspections range from $400 to $800 per balcony. We’ll provide you with a clear quote upfront.
The January 1st deadline is long past. Don’t risk noncompliance any longer. Our balcony inspectors will pinpoint and repair underlying structural damage, keeping your tenants safe and your building up to code.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Contact Balcony1 today to schedule your balcony inspection.
