A 2018 balcony collapse tragedy in Berkeley that killed 6 people led to the debate surrounding balcony safety, as well as the general safety of Exterior Elevated Elements, or EEEs, throughout the state of California. It was clear that there was a need for structural improvements in many multifamily dwellings, so this debate prompted legislation that puts inspection requirements in place to find the properties where safety changes need to be made. New Regulations to Promote Safety In 2020, SB 721 was passed, which required the inspection of EEEs. SB 721 applies to buildings with three or more multifamily dwellings and initially was supposed to include a much broader range of properties in its scope. At the last minute, condos, community association buildings, and common interest developments were removed from the list of required inspection sites before SB 721 was signed into law. On August 30th, 2021, the Senate passed SB 326, otherwise known as The Balcony Bill. The law went ,...
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