BUILDINGS (LIKE APARTMENTS) CONTAINING 3 OR MORE MULTIFAMILY DWELLING UNITS (SB 721)
CA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE § 17973

The “Balcony Law,” also known as SB 721, makes commercial property owners financially responsible for inspections of their properties’ exterior elevated elements that include load-bearing components and waterproofing systems in all buildings containing three or more multifamily dwelling units. Moreover, the law doesn’t just make property owners responsible for inspections and any necessary repairs, but also provides strict deadlines which, if not met, come with the threat of civil penalties and heavy fines.