Santa Monica, Los Angeles County

SB 721 Balcony Inspections in Santa Monica

Santa Monica's coastal exposure accelerates waterproofing failure, and its historically dense rental stock makes SB 721 compliance a near-universal requirement for local owners.

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Licensed SB721 inspection specialists

Stamped, defensible SB 721 reports accepted by every LA-area building department.

Santa Monica-permitted repairs

We handle permits, structural repair design, waterproofing, and guardrail replacement in-house.

Multifamily focus

Apartment portfolios, mixed-use residential, and managed properties across LA.

What SB 721 requires in Santa Monica

California SB 721 requires owners of apartment buildings with three or more units to inspect every Exterior Elevated Element (EEE) — balconies, decks, stairs, walkways, and landings elevated more than 6 ft with wood-framed structural support — before January 1, 2026, and every six years after. In Santa Monica, reports are retained by the owner and provided to Santa Monica Building & Safety Division on request. Repairs classified as immediately hazardous must be permitted and completed within the timeframes the report specifies.

Inspection of at least 15% of each type of EEE in your Santa Monica property
Written report with photos, findings, and severity classifications
Signed report accepted by local building departments
Prioritized repair recommendations with cost ranges
Optional: RetroCal handles permitted repairs in-house

Santa Monica neighborhoods we serve

We regularly inspect multifamily properties across Santa Monica, including:

Ocean Park Mid-City Wilshire-Montana Sunset Park

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