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Great Escape Service and Inspections is fully insured and bonded to conduct business in the State of California.

What is the CA-SB721 Bill?

California Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 721, known as "The Balcony Inspection Bill," into law on September 17, 2018, in response to the tragic deaths of six UC Berkeley students in 2015 due to a balcony collapse at a downtown apartment complex. The law mandates that owners of multi-family apartment buildings with three or more units must conduct their first inspection by January 1, 2025. SB 721 officially took effect on January 1, 2019. 

SB 721 aims to enhance public safety by introducing mandatory inspections every six years for decks, balconies, and other elevated external structural elements in multi-family residential units.

Who can conduct a CA-SB721 Inspection?

The law specifies that inspections must be conducted exclusively by licensed professionals such as architects, civil or structural engineers, or licensed contractors holding B General Contractor or C5 Framing License. Inspectors are obligated to report any hazardous conditions that endanger life safety directly to the local building official.

What is the Annual Fire Escape Maintenance?

Stay compliant with safety regulations and ensure peace of mind with our Annual Fire Escape Ladder Service & Inspection. In accordance with CFC (California Fire Code) 1032.2.1.2 of the 2022 California Fire Code, we perform a thorough annual service and inspection to verify that all fire escapes and drop ladders are certified and in good working condition. We also ensure that all egress paths are clear, accessible, and free of obstruction—because safety should never be compromised.