SB-721 & SB-326 · Exterior Elevated Elements

Balcony inspections, done right and on every cycle.

California law requires owners of multi-family buildings to have their balconies, decks, stairs, landings, and walkways inspected for safety and water damage. NAXA performs SB-721 and SB-326 inspections with licensed engineers and architects, delivers a clear report in two weeks, and, if we find a problem, designs the repair and the TESH group can build it.

The law

SB-721 and SB-326, explained.

After a 2015 balcony collapse, California enacted two laws requiring inspection of exterior elevated elements (EEEs) more than six feet above grade on multi-family buildings. Both initial deadlines have now passed.

SB-326Deadline passed

Condominiums & HOAs

  • First inspection dueJanuary 1, 2025
  • Recurring cycleEvery 9 years

Never extended. Any association that has not yet inspected is now overdue.

SB-721Deadline passed

Apartments & multi-family rentals

  • First inspection dueJanuary 1, 2026
  • Recurring cycleEvery 6 years

Extended once, by AB 2579. That deadline has also passed, so any building not yet inspected is now overdue.

NAXA engineers inspecting balconies and elevated walkways on a multi-family building

No further extension is coming.

Both initial deadlines are now behind us, and there is no further statewide extension. If your building has not been inspected, getting it done now limits your exposure.

Non-compliance can mean fines up to $500 per day, safety liens on the building, recovery of enforcement costs, and trouble securing insurance. Dates and cycles should be confirmed for your property.
What gets inspected

Every exterior elevated element.

Balconies & decks

Load-bearing components and waterproofing.

Stairs & landings

Structure, connections, and finishes.

Elevated walkways

Surfaces, framing, and drainage.

Entries & porches

Any walking surface over six feet.

Our process

Thorough, documented, fast.

Licensed engineers and architects assess a statistically significant sample of elements using multiple methods, then deliver a clear report you can act on.

  • Visual inspection, endoscopic imagery, moisture sensors, and infrared
  • Assessment of load-bearing components, waterproofing, and projected service life
  • An interactive, easy-to-understand report within two weeks
  • Clear identification of issues, recommended maintenance, and required repairs
A multi-family building framed in light-gauge steel
One team from finding to fix

Inspect, design the repair, build it.

Most inspectors hand you a report and walk away. Because NAXA is part of the TESH integrated group, we can take a finding all the way to a finished, compliant repair, without juggling three companies. NAXA inspects and designs the repair; our sister company Cal Retrofit is the licensed contractor that builds and recertifies it.

InspectReport in 2 weeksRepair designBuild & restore compliance
Why NAXA

SoCal owners and HOAs trust us.

Completed

1,500+

Inspections performed.

Served

500+

Satisfied clients.

Licensed

PE / Arch

Engineers and architects.

Delivered

2 weeks

Clear, interactive report.

Due for an SB-721 or SB-326 inspection?

Get a free consult and stay ahead of the cycle.