SB 721 Balcony Inspections in Van Nuys
Van Nuys has one of the largest multifamily footprints in LA and many buildings from the 1970s stucco-box era. SB 721 compliance here is a high volume, deadline-driven exercise.
What SB 721 requires in Van Nuys
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 Van Nuys, reports are retained by the owner and provided to Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety (LADBS) 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 Van Nuys 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
Van Nuys neighborhoods we serve
We regularly inspect multifamily properties across Van Nuys, including:
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