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SB-721 and SB-326 balcony repair and recertification
California's Exterior Elevated Element (EEE) laws, SB-721 (multifamily, Civil Code §5551) and SB-326 (HOA-managed, Civil Code §5986), require inspection and repair of balconies, decks, stairways, walkways, and elevated entries. SB-326 first inspection was due January 1, 2025, then every nine years. SB-721 is due January 1, 2026 under AB 2579, then every six years. Cal Retrofit is the licensed contractor that executes the repair and recertification; licensed inspection reports are handled with our engineering partner Naxa.
Who this is for
Balcony repair and recertification
Multifamily owners (SB-721) and HOAs (SB-326) with balconies, decks, stairways, walkways, or elevated entry structures that need repair or recertification.
Repair scope, structural remediation, waterproofing, permit coordination, and certified repair execution. Licensed inspection reports handled with our engineering partner Naxa.
Missing the deadline means fines, insurability issues, and personal exposure if an element fails. One vendor for the repair-through-recertification chain.
What's in scope
What Cal Retrofit delivers on a balcony repair and recertification project.
01 · Scope
Repair scope developed from the inspection report
02 · Scope
Structural remediation of deteriorated exterior elevated elements
03 · Scope
Waterproofing: flashings, membranes, coatings, and sealants
04 · Scope
Permit pull and city coordination
05 · Scope
Repair execution by licensed crews
06 · Scope
Recertification and re-inspection scheduling
What it gets you
The business case.
One vendor for repair, waterproofing, and recertification
Structural remediation by a licensed general contractor
Liability protection once an element is repaired and recertified
Insurance carrier compliance documentation
Where it applies
Statewide California requirement.
- All California multifamily rental buildings, three or more units (SB-721)
- All California HOA and condominium buildings (SB-326)
How a project runs
Six steps from free survey to closeout.
01
Free property survey
100% free property survey, inspection, and measurement. We walk the building, document conditions, and tell you exactly what compliance requires.
02
Engineering and plans
Our engineering partner Naxa prepares architectural and structural plans, sealed and ready for plan check.
03
Tenant notifications
Tenant Habitability Plan and HCID-LA notifications prepared and filed. We handle every required disclosure.
04
Construction begins
Crews mobilize with all materials, labor, and equipment. Documented quality control. Daily field logs.
05
City inspection
Coordination with Department of Building and Safety inspectors. We schedule the inspections and resolve any callouts.
06
Tenant cost-sharing
Up to half of qualifying retrofit cost can be passed to tenants over ten years, coordinated through HCID-LA approval.
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