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Does SB 721 Apply to Your Property?

SB 721 generally applies to California apartment and condominium buildings with three or more dwelling units that contain qualifying Exterior Elevated Elements (EEEs), such as:
  • Balconies
  • Decks
  • Exterior stairs
  • Walkways
  • Landings
  • Elevated entry platforms

Who Needs SB 721?

  • What to Expect During Your SB 721 Project

    From Inspection to Permit Approval
    ISE provides complete SB 721 services for California multifamily properties—from the initial site assessment and required Exterior Elevated Element (EEE) inspection through engineering reports, structural repair design, permit drawings, and construction support. If you own or manage an apartment or condominium building with three or more residential units, California's SB 721 law may require periodic inspections of qualifying balconies, decks, exterior walkways, stairs, porches, and other elevated wood-framed structures. The purpose is to identify hidden deterioration before it becomes a safety hazard and to help protect residents, property owners, and building managers.
Step 1 - Preliminary Site Assessment
Visual Evaluation & Project Planning
Your project begins with a preliminary assessment of your property and a discussion of your SB 721 requirements. Jeff will review the property, identify qualifying Exterior Elevated Elements (EEEs), answer your questions, and determine the appropriate inspection scope.
Highlights
  • Initial property assessment
  • Review of qualifying EEEs
  • Project scope discussion
  • Customized proposal
Step 2 - SB 721 Inspection
Comprehensive EEE Inspection
Jeff performs a comprehensive on-site inspection of all required Exterior Elevated Elements (EEEs) in accordance with California SB 721. When concealed structural framing requires further evaluation, limited access openings may be recommended.
Highlights
  • Detailed inspection of applicable EEEs
  • Evaluation of visible and accessible structural components
  • Contractor-assisted access when concealed areas require evaluation
Step 3 - Findings & Structural Assessment
Findings & Structural Assessment
Jeff evaluates the inspection findings, photographs, and field observations to determine the structural condition of the inspected elements and identify any required repairs or additional engineering.
Highlights
  • Structural engineering evaluation
  • Review of field observations
  • Identification of required repairs
  • Engineering recommendations
Step 4 - Inspection Report
Compliance Documentation
ISE prepares a comprehensive SB 721 Inspection Report documenting the inspection findings, observed conditions, photographs, recommendations, and compliance requirements in accordance with California SB 721.
Highlights
  • Detailed inspection report
  • Photographic documentation
  • Repair recommendations and compliance findings
Step 5 - ENGINEERING Design
Engineered Repair Documents
If repairs are required, Jeff prepares permit-ready structural repair documents, including calculations, repair details, construction drawings, and code-compliant upgrades for affected Exterior Elevated Elements.
Highlights
  • Structural calculations
  • Repair details and construction drawings
  • Code-compliant retrofit design
Step 6 - Permit & Construction Support
Building Department Approval
ISE continues to support your project through the permitting process by responding to plan check comments, coordinating with the building department, and providing engineering support during construction.
Highlights
  • Permit coordination
  • Plan check responses
  • Engineering support during construction
  • Project completion assistance
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