Why is it needed?
In 2015, six students were killed in Berkeley, CA and seven others were injured when a balcony they were on collapsed. This failure resulted in passing of CA Senate Bill 326 in 2019. The purpose of the inspection is to determine that EEE and their associated waterproofing elements are in a generally safe condition, adequate working order, and free from any hazardous condition caused by fungus, deterioration, decay, or improper alteration to the extent that the life, limb, health, property, safety, or welfare of the public or the occupants is not endangered.
Who can perform the inspection?
Inspections can only be performed by a licensed architect, licensed civil or structural engineer, a building contractor holding specified licenses, or an individual certified as a building inspector or building official.
The Report
The engineering report, which will summarize inspection findings, will be presented to the owner of each unit within 45 days of the completion of the inspection. The report will include photographs, any test results, and narrative sufficient to establish a baseline of the condition of the components inspected that can be compared to the results of subsequent inspections. The report will advise which, if any, exterior elevated element poses an immediate threat to the safety of the occupants, and whether preventing occupant access or conducting emergency repairs, including shoring, are necessary.
Deadline & Inspection Frequency
Inspections, including any necessary testing, are to be completed by January 1, 2025 and would require subsequent inspections every 9 years, unless more stringent requirements are set forth by the local government authority.
Contact
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