Balcony Inspection Law: How Does Senate Bill 721 Impact You?

Learn all about your obligations under this state law from a leading engineering expert, EEE Advisor Engineering

Are you up to speed on California law requiring that balconies and other elevated exterior elements (EEEs) at your property be inspected by 2025? Make sure you comply with the law!

On June 16, 2015, six people died and seven others were injured in a tragic balcony collapse in Berkeley, California. Structural analysis revealed the balcony’s wood framing had been weakened by dry rot due to rainwater penetration and improper sealing. In response, California enacted Senate Bill 721 (“The Balcony Bill”) on September 17, 2018. SB 721 requires inspection of balconies and other EEEs at multifamily buildings with three or more units.

Join us for this important webinar, where we’ll review all aspects of SB 721, define what qualifies as an “elevated exterior element,” and explain the inspection and reporting requirements. Learn why this law was created, what the inspection process entails, and how much it typically costs. Don’t wait until the deadline — get the facts you need now.

This will be a live, interactive online seminar with Q&A throughout. Please log in to register. For questions, contact Events Manager Diana Alcaraz at diana@aagla.org. Have your membership number ready for faster service.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: THE INFORMATION PROVIDED DURING THIS WEBINAR IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. ABSOLUTELY NO LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE IS BEING GIVEN DURING THIS WEBINAR. BEAR IN MIND THAT EVERY SITUATION IS UNIQUE, AND THE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. SO, BEFORE ACTING, BE SURE TO OBTAIN TAX AND/OR LEGAL ADVICE FROM A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL.

Panelists:

Omid Ghanadiof
Co-Founder, EEE Advisor Engineering

Omid Ghanadiof co-founded EEE Advisor Engineering, a structural engineering firm serving Southern California. The firm helps owners and HOAs comply with balcony inspection mandates under SB 721 and SB 326.

Ramtin Saneekhatam
Co-Founder, EEE Advisor Engineering

Ramtin Saneekhatam is a licensed structural engineer and co-founder of EEE Advisor Engineering. He holds a Bachelor’s in Architecture and a Master’s in Civil Engineering from Drexel University and brings a successful background in growing respected engineering practices.

Moderator:

Daniel Yukelson
Executive Director, Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles

Daniel is a CPA and previously served as CFO for Premiere Radio Networks and Oasis West Realty. He has also held public service roles on the Beverly Hills Planning and Public Works Commissions.

About EEE Advisor Engineering

EEE Advisor Engineering is a Southern California-based structural inspection firm specializing in state-mandated balcony inspections under SB 721 and SB 326. The firm assists rental property owners and HOAs with achieving compliance before the January 1, 2025 deadline. For more info, contact Omid Ghanadiof at (805) 312-8513 or email info@EEEAdvisor.com.

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