Balconies creak. Decks sag. Staircases groan. Every day in Southern California, hidden dangers loom above people. Think of a hot summer afternoon in Riverside County. An investor walks through an apartment place. He sees old wooden balconies above. He feels worried....
The sun is blazing. A family laughs on a sunny deck. Suddenly… “CRACK!” Boards wobble. Mom gasps. Dad drops lemonade. Kids freeze. You wonder: Is the deck safe? What stops a tragic fall? Enter SB 721 deck inspection law in California—the state’s legal safeguard for...
A Deep Dive with South Coast Deck Inspections – The Family Business That Understands Your Needs In the dynamic real estate market of Southern California, maintaining multi-family apartments and Homeowner Associations (HOAs) goes far beyond just meeting legal...
NOTE: The deadline for SB-326 & SB 721 has been extended to 01 January 2026. Click here to read the new law. A balcony is a highly sought-after feature for prospective tenants. A balcony enlarges an apartment’s living space and provides extra natural light,...
NOTE: The deadline for SB-326 & SB 721 has been extended to 01 January 2026. Click here to read the new law. Effective January 1, 2025, Senate Bill 326 (SB 326) mandates inspections for all elevated decks exceeding heights two feet from the ground. This...
The devastating Berkeley balcony collapse in 2015 was a tragic reminder of the importance of building safety. In response to this incident and other similar tragedies, California enacted SB 721. This landmark legislation aims to prevent future accidents by mandating...
