SB 326 Inspections

Brief History

SB 326 was passed in the aftermath of a fatal structural failure at an apartment building in Berkeley in 2015. The failure sparked an investigation of the balcony structure, which revealed that the primary cause of the collapse was rot in the load bearing wood joist projecting from the wall. In an effort to prevent this kind of structural failure in the future, the state of California passed SB 326 into law to require regular structural inspections of exterior elevated elements (EEEs), including balconies.

WHO IS IMPACTED

This bill applies to associations of condominiums with Elevated Exterior Elements (EEE) intended for human occupancy more than six feet above grade.

DEADLINE

The first inspection is required to be completed by January 1, 2025, and then inspections will need to take place every nine years after.

WHAT ARE EEE

Exterior Elevated Elements are all elevated decks, balconies, landing, stairways systems, walkways, guardrails, handrails, or any part of the roof exposed to weather and with a walking surface more than 6 feet above grade.

How it Works

01

Initial Consultation

We start by scheduling a phone consultation to understand the characteristics of the property and answer any questions regarding our services.

02

Site Visit

Our staff will visit the site to develop an inspection
plan and gather data about the property in order to
develop a proposal.

03

Comprehensive Inspection

A licensed engineer will conduct a visual inspection of the
exterior elevated elements and associated waterproofing elements to ensure SB 326 compliance.

04

Detailed Reporting

You receive a comprehensive report signed by the inspector evaluating the current condition of the exterior elevated elements, the respective load bearing components and associated waterproofing elements. The report will also include necessary repairs in the event deficiencies are found.

05

Compliance Assurance

We work closely with the HOA to ensure the report is properly interpreted and to answer any questions you may have about the inspection to ensure your property meets or exceeds the SB 326 requirements.

Testimonial

John Smith

Homeowner

Trust Engineering Solutions did a great job inspecting our home. They were thorough and professional, and they explained everything to us in a way that we could understand. We would highly recommend them to anyone needing an SB 721 inspection.

Mark Taylor

Commercial Property Owner

We were very pleased with the SB 326 inspection that Trust Engineering Solutions performed on our building. They were on time, courteous, and thorough. We would definitely recommend them to others.

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Homeowners

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