CODE COMPLIANCE |
Property owners have a responsibility to follow laws meant to ensure the safety of their buildings and to protect their tenants.
SB 721 BALCONY INSPECTION LAW AND REPAIRS
Are You Prepared?
Enacted in September 2018, Senate Bill 721 (SB 721) requires all multifamily residential buildings in California with three or more dwelling units that have “exterior elevated elements” that rely in whole or in substantial part on wood structural support undergo inspection prior to January 1, 2025. These include balconies, stairways, porches, decks, and any other walking surfaces that are elevated over 6 feet above the ground which utilize wood products.
The purpose of this law is to protect tenants and property owners from hidden conditions that may have been caused by exposure to water that has undermined the structural integrity of the wood and may cause a collapse.
Our team of experts can remediate any deficiencies and restore structural integrity, protecting your tenants and your investment.
WHY EARTHQUAKE RETROFIT?
In 2015, Los Angeles County passed an ordinance which requires many older buildings in the region to be updated with what’s known as an “earthquake retrofit” or “seismic retrofit.” The goal of this unique type of renovation is to improve the structure and performance of these older buildings, making them safer to be in during seismic activity.
Unlike new building projects, retrofits add new structural features to old construction. To ensure the results of an earthquake retrofit will be effective, it’s important to have it done by knowledgeable, experienced professionals like those at Mike Rovner Construction, Inc.
EXPERTS YOU CAN TRUST
As a construction company in California, we have a natural obligation to build structures that are as safe and resilient as possible during an earthquake. We also make it our duty to help property owners, land developers, and real estate companies protect their investments and comply with California earthquake retrofit laws.
Our retrofits protect against damage during a seismic event with these additions:
Moment frames
Shear walls
Continuity tiles
Stabilizing earthquake retrofits for slab foundation buildings
At Mike Rovner Construction, we know how to complete a successful retrofit, and we don’t cut corners. We handle all jobs with the utmost care and integrity.