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Protecting Your Property, Your Tenants, and Your Investment

As a licensed General Contractor and certified inspector serving LA County, San Fernando Valley, Lancaster, Palmdale, the Antelope Valley, and Kern County, Spec Rite Inspections provides clear, practical, and legally compliant balcony, walkway, and stairway inspections under California’s SB721 and SB326 requirements.

If your building has balconies, elevated walkways, decks, or exterior stairs, state law requires routine inspections. We make the process simple, thorough, and stress-free. Call or Text 661-317-5770 NOW

What is the California Balcony Law?

California passed two laws to improve the safety of elevated building components:

SB721 – Apartment Buildings

Applies to:

  • Triplexes and larger (3+ units)
  • Rental buildings
  • Apartment 4-plexes common in Rosamond & AV

Inspection frequency:

  • Every 6 years

SB326 – Condominiums / HOAs

Applies to:

  • Condos
  • Townhomes
  • Multifamily with HOA oversight

Inspection frequency:

  • Every 9 years

Both laws require a qualified inspector to evaluate Exterior Elevated Elements (EEEs) for structural integrity and safety.

What Counts as an Exterior Elevated Element (EEE)?

Any structure that is:

  • More than 6 feet above ground, and
  • Attached to the building, and
  • Intended for regular use or occupant access

Examples include:

  • Elevated walkways
  • Balconies
  • Concrete or wood decks
  • Exterior stairways
  • Landings & platforms
  • Guardrails & handrails
  • Support beams, posts, columns
  • Waterproofed surfaces
  • Ledger and structural attachment points

If people walk on it and it’s elevated it likely needs inspection. 👍

Why These Systems Fail (Especially in SoCal & the AV)

Buildings constructed from the 1970s through early 2000s often suffer from:

  • Hidden wood rot behind stucco or siding
  • Failed waterproofing membranes
  • Rusted metal stair attachments
  • Water intrusion at ledger bolts
  • Beam end decay
  • Cracked stucco at load-bearing points
  • Poor drainage patterns
  • Sun-baked paint exposing raw material

In Rosamond, Lancaster, and Palmdale, the extreme sun exposure, wind, and temperature swings accelerate deterioration. Most issues are completely hidden until failure occurs.

That’s why the state requires professional inspection.

What’s Included in an SB721 / SB326 Inspection

Our inspections are thorough, clear, and legally compliant. We evaluate:

Exterior Evaluation

Balcony flooring & coatings

Stucco or siding at ledger lines

Beams, joists, and posts

Guardrails & handrails

Metal stair systems

Concrete or wood platforms

Flashings & waterproofing

Rust, corrosion, movement, sagging

Signs of fungal decay

Load-bearing connections

Minimal Tenant Disruption

Our inspection process is designed to be 90% Exterior-Only.

  • We inspect from ladders and the ground.
  • No need to coordinate entry with every single tenant.
  • We only request interior access if absolutely necessary to trace a specific leak

Photo Documentation & Reporting

You receive a complete SB721/SB326-compliant report including:

  • Full EEE inventory
  • Photos
  • Defect descriptions
  • Required vs. recommended actions
  • Compliance timeline
  • Repair recommendations
  • 6-year or 9-year reinspection date

Immediate Hazard Reporting (Required by Law)

If we identify any condition that poses an immediate risk of structural failure, SB721 requires the inspector to notify:

  • The property owner, and
  • The local enforcing agency (city/county)

This ensures safety and protects you legally.
Non-structural issues (like baluster spacing or guard height) are not “immediate hazards” under the law.

Why Choose Spec Rite Inspections?

Local Experience • Construction Expertise • Practical Reporting

Unlike firms that only inspect or only engineer, SpecRite brings a unique advantage:

✔ Certified Property Inspector

✔ Licensed General Contractor

✔ Over 20 years of local construction expertise

✔ Specialization in 1980s–2000s multifamily structures

✔ Familiar with Rosamond/Lancaster/Palmdale 4-plex construction

✔ Clear, direct communication

✔ Repair cost projections included

✔ The “One-Stop” Advantage Unlike standard inspectors who just hand you a list of problems and wish you luck, we offer a turnkey solution.

As a Licensed General Contractor, we can inspect, report, and repair.

No need to vet new contractors or explain the problem twice. We handle it all.t.

If defects are found, we can provide a seamless transition to our construction division (Spargo Construction) to fix the issue.

SB721 / SB326 Inspection Pricing

Typical Total Costs:

  • Simple, Flat-Rate Pricing We don’t believe in hourly billing surprises. All SB 721 inspections are performed on a Fixed Project Fee basis.
  • Compliance Packages Start at $2,200 per building.
  • Includes: Site visit, full element inventory, visual inspection, and state-mandated report.
  • Discounts available for properties with multiple buildings. 1
  • HOAs / Condo complexes: Volume pricing available

Portfolio and multi-building discounts available.

Who We Serve

  • Property owners
  • Investors
  • Property managers
  • HOAs & condo boards
  • Brokers & agents
  • Out-of-state landlords with local assets

Specialized for:

  • Rosamond
  • Lancaster
  • Palmdale
  • Quartz Hill
  • Tehachapi
  • Mojave
  • Kern County
  • Antelope Valley

Schedule Your Inspection

Ensure compliance, avoid liability, and protect your building.

Call or Text: 661-317-5770
Email: [email protected]