Failed your SB 721 inspection or missed the deadline? We perform the balcony, deck, stairway and walkway repairs your report requires — and document the work.
SB 721 is California's mandatory inspection-and-repair law for exterior elevated elements (EEE) — balconies, decks, exterior stairways, landings and walkways — on multifamily rental buildings. It was passed after the 2015 Berkeley balcony collapse exposed how water intrusion and wood decay can cause an elevated structure to fail.
Because almost every serious failure starts with water reaching the wood framing, proper waterproofing is at the center of compliance — and that is exactly what we do.
The original deadline was January 1, 2025. It was extended one year to January 1, 2026 by Assembly Bill 2579. That date has now passed. If your building has not completed its inspection and required repairs, you may already be out of compliance.
Non-compliant owners can face daily fines of $100 to $500, insurance complications, and greater liability if an injury occurs. After the first inspection, re-inspection is required every six years.
SB 721 applies to apartment and multifamily rental buildings with three or more units. Condominiums and HOAs are covered by a separate law, SB 326.
The official inspection must be performed by an independent licensed inspector — separate from the repair contractor. That is why G&O focuses on the repair side: once you have your report, we fix what it identifies.
Access is restricted or the structure shored right away; the inspector reports to local enforcement within 15 days.
For significant repairs, the owner generally applies for a permit within 120 days of the report.
Repairs are typically completed within ~120 days of permit approval, unless the city grants an extension.
Bring us your inspection report; we scope the repairs and give you a clear written estimate.
We help coordinate the permits compliance repairs require.
We address damaged framing and install membrane and fiberglass systems built to last.
We provide records of completed work for your file, insurer or management company.
The deadline was January 1, 2026 and has passed. Buildings that haven't completed inspection and repairs may be out of compliance and subject to daily fines, so it's important to act now.
The statutory inspection must be done by an independent licensed inspector. G&O performs the repairs and waterproofing your report identifies and documents the completed work.
Every six years after the initial inspection.
It depends on the extent of water damage and the systems required. We provide a free written estimate after reviewing your report.
G&O Waterproofing serves residential, multi-family, commercial, and HOA properties across Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Long Beach, Inglewood, Torrance, Van Nuys and the San Fernando Valley.
Tell us about your project and our licensed team will get back to you within 24 hours. Bonded & fully insured. CA License #1094457.
