SB 721 · Los Angeles County
SB 721 balcony inspections across Los Angeles County.
LA County has more buildings covered by SB 721 than anywhere else in California, and the deadline passed on January 1, 2026. Single building or portfolio, we inspect, document, and deliver the stamped report.
The largest exposure pool in the state
Los Angeles County holds more SB 721-covered apartment buildings than any other county in California — from Westside dingbats with cantilevered balconies over carports to multi-building garden communities in the Valley. If your building has three or more units and wood-framed elevated elements, the statute applies.
The deadline has passed
The first-inspection deadline was January 1, 2026. Local code enforcement may assess civil penalties of $100 to $500 per day against non-compliant owners, and the obligation repeats every six years. The origin of the law — the 2015 Berkeley balcony collapse — is why enforcement treats concealed wood-framing decay as a life-safety issue, not paperwork.
Portfolio scheduling
Many LA owners hold multiple buildings. We schedule portfolio inspections in batches — one mobilization, multiple properties, one report per building — which is where per-building cost comes down. Aerial photogrammetry documentation is included on every property.
What we deliver
Statutory-rate sampling of every element type, led by a licensed engineer under our Class A + B CSLB license, and a stamped report accepted by the City and County of Los Angeles and the county's dozens of incorporated jurisdictions.
Inspections are led by a licensed engineer under the firm's Class A + B CSLB license #1044379, with a stamped report as the deliverable. Full statute details, FAQ, and re-inspection cycles are on the SB 721 / SB 326 balcony inspection hub, and you can estimate your penalty exposure before you book.
Scheduling
Book an inspection
Tell us about the property and we'll come back within one business day with scope, schedule, and a fixed quote.