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SB 721 · Deadline passed January 1, 2026

Missed the SB 721 balcony deadline? Stop the penalties before they stack.

The first inspection deadline for California apartment buildings has passed. Owners who are not compliant can be fined $100 to $500 a day. We are a licensed general contractor that takes you from inspection to finished, documented repairs, so the clock stops.

Licensed California General Contractor Los Angeles based, since 1988 HOAs, apartments & property managers
The clock is running

Every day out of compliance has a price

Once you are past the deadline, the exposure is real and it compounds. The fastest way to protect the building and your budget is to get inspected and get a documented repair plan moving.

$100–$500
per day for non-compliance, after a 30-day notice
180 days
to complete required repairs, or a second $100–$500/day penalty accrues
Every 6 yrs
re-inspection required after the first cycle
Does this apply to you

Who has to comply with SB 721

SB 721 is California's exterior elevated element inspection law for qualifying multifamily rental buildings. If your property meets the criteria below, an inspection was required and repairs follow on a fixed clock.

Your building qualifies if it has

  • Three or more residential rental units
  • Balconies, decks, porches, stairways or walkways
  • Elements more than six feet above the ground
  • Wood or wood-based structural support
  • Associated waterproofing systems

What SB 721 requires

  • Inspection of at least 15% of each element type
  • A report from a qualified, licensed inspector
  • Repairs of any identified unsafe conditions
  • Repairs completed within 180 days of notice
  • Re-inspection every six years thereafter
How it works

From an overdue inspection to closed-out and compliant

The same disciplined path our HOA and property-manager clients rely on, drawn straight from the inspection report.

1

Findings reviewed

We review the inspection report and identify what needs immediate attention.

2

Scope & budget

We help define repair priorities, probable costs, and construction needs.

3

Plans & permits

We coordinate with licensed architects, engineers, and permitting authorities where required.

4

Repairs & closeout

We complete the work and provide the records needed to support compliance.

What we handle

Compliance repair, start to finish

Inspection report review

We interpret the findings and translate them into a clear, prioritized repair scope.

Exterior elevated elements

Balcony, deck, stairway and walkway repairs, including waterproofing and dry-rot remediation.

Permits & documentation

Permit coordination, engineer coordination where required, and closeout records for compliance.

Why owners hire us

The contractor behind the compliance

A lot of firms will inspect your building. Far fewer can actually carry the repair through construction and closeout. We do both, so nothing stalls between the report and a finished job.

  • Compliance-focused repair planning
  • Practical budgeting and scope clarification
  • Occupied-building repair coordination
  • Clear communication with boards and owners
  • Photo documentation and closeout records
Led by Gordon Myers

Licensed General Contractor

Over 30 years in Los Angeles real estate and construction, beginning in 1988. A client-first approach built on expertise, integrity, and personal dedication, for apartment owners, property managers, HOA boards, and asset managers.

What clients say

Trusted on real projects

Any construction is extremely high risk and stressful. Gordon assured me he would be instrumental in minimizing that concern. Through all my skepticism, it was easy, so I would use him and his contractor again.

— William H.

Having worked with the City of LA consistently, LACC were able to get the inspectors there relatively quickly and this helped us meet our deadlines. We needed the project completed in record time. It worked out, thank you LACC.

— Michael M.

Had a very good experience working with Gordon. I was always informed and had no surprises along the way.

— Codie H.
Gordon Myers, founder of LA Construction Consultants
Gordon Myers, FounderReal estate and construction in Los Angeles since 1988, guiding owners from the first finding to the final approval. One call handles every concern along the way.
Where we work

Serving Los Angeles & Southern California

Based in Sherman Oaks, working across the LA metro and surrounding cities.

Los AngelesSherman OaksSanta MonicaBeverly HillsLong BeachGlendalePasadenaBurbankVan NuysWest HollywoodCulver CityTorrance
Questions owners ask

SB 721, in plain English

What is the penalty if I already missed the deadline?
SB 721 allows civil penalties of $100 to $500 per day for non-compliance after a 30-day notice, and a second $100 to $500 per day if required repairs are not completed within 180 days of that notice. Acting now is how you stop the exposure from compounding.
Does my building have to comply?
SB 721 applies to rental buildings with three or more dwelling units that have balconies, decks, porches, stairways, or walkways more than six feet off the ground and built with wood or wood-based materials, along with their waterproofing systems.
Is it too late to fix this?
No. The most valuable thing you can do after a missed deadline is get inspected and get a documented repair plan moving. We take you from the inspection findings to budgeted, permitted, completed repairs with the closeout records that support compliance.
How much of the building has to be inspected?
SB 721 requires inspection of at least 15 percent of each type of exterior elevated element on the property.
Who can perform an SB 721 inspection?
A licensed architect, a licensed civil or structural engineer, certain qualified contractors with the required experience, or certain certified building inspectors, as allowed by statute. We coordinate with qualified inspection professionals and carry the repair side of the work.
What happens after the report finds damage?
We review the findings, clarify the likely repair scope and probable cost, coordinate permits and any required engineering, and complete the work, then provide the documentation you need for closeout. Repairs are on the same 180-day clock, so we move quickly.
How is SB 721 different from SB 326?
SB 721 covers multifamily rental apartments (three or more units), with re-inspection every six years. SB 326 covers condominium and HOA-governed buildings, with re-inspection every nine years. Both are exterior elevated element inspection laws, not seismic retrofit requirements.
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Get your building inspected and a plan to compliant

Tell us about the property and we will come back with next steps. No pressure, no obligation. If it is faster, call us directly.

424-946-8057
Mon–Fri · Sherman Oaks, serving all of LA
What happens after you submit
1Instant capture. Your request is logged the second you hit submit.
2Fast callback. A licensed GC follows up within one business day.
3Inspection & plan. We get the building inspected and a repair scope budgeted.
4Repairs to closeout. Completed, documented, and your 6-year clock is set.
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