SB 326 & SB 721 Compliance Construction

ConstructCo provides compliance-driven corrective construction services addressing SB 326 and SB 721 statutory requirements governing Exterior Elevated Elements (EEE) in California.

These statutes address life-safety risk associated with deterioration of load-bearing exterior elevated elements, including balconies, decks, walkways, and stairways exposed to weather. Where structural components are compromised, remedial construction is required to restore structural integrity, protect occupants, and reduce long-term liability exposure.

ConstructCo executes corrective construction in coordination with licensed inspectors and structural engineers, supporting statutory compliance through disciplined execution, documentation control, and structured project oversight.

Understanding SB 326 & SB 721

SB 326 applies to condominium and HOA-managed common interest developments and governs common area exterior elevated elements.

SB 721 governs multi-family residential apartment buildings containing three or more dwelling units.

Both statutes require periodic inspection of exterior elevated elements and corrective work where structural safety concerns are identified. Inspections occur on recurring statutory cycles, and construction activity must be documented and retained as part of compliance records.

ConstructCo does not replace required statutory inspections but performs remedial construction in alignment with inspection findings, engineering recommendations, and jurisdictional requirements.

Exterior Elevated Elements (EEE)

Exterior Elevated Elements include:

• Balconies
• Decks
• Walkways
• Stairways
• Guardrails and anchorage systems
• Associated load-bearing framing and structural components

Corrective work addresses both structural performance and waterproofing protection to ensure durability, load-bearing capacity, and life-safety compliance.

Corrective Construction Services

ConstructCo performs SB 326 and SB 721 related remediation including:

• Removal of deteriorated waterproofing assemblies
• Structural framing repair coordination
• Load-bearing component repair and reinforcement
• Guardrail anchorage correction and structural attachment repair
• Positive drainage verification and slope correction
• Installation of traffic-rated waterproofing membrane assemblies
• Concrete spall repair and reinforcement corrosion remediation
• Integration with structural strengthening systems
• Waterproofing system replacement supported by applicable ICC-ES or IAPMO UES evaluation reports where required

Where intrusive or destructive testing has been performed, ConstructCo coordinates demolition, exposure, and restoration of affected assemblies in accordance with engineering documentation.

Moisture condition verification and substrate assessment are conducted prior to waterproofing system replacement to support long-term assembly performance.

All work is executed in alignment with inspection findings and structural repair specifications.

Occupied Property & Access Coordination

SB compliance work is frequently performed within occupied condominium and multi-family environments.

ConstructCo coordinates:

• Phased execution within active residential properties
• Resident and tenant impact minimization
• Access planning for elevated elements
• Scaffolding, swing-stage, and fall protection coordination
• Temporary shoring where required

Work sequencing prioritizes life-safety, access control, and compliance with applicable safety standards.

Engineering & Documentation Coordination

Compliance-driven construction is executed under centralized project oversight to maintain regulatory integrity and risk mitigation.

Oversight includes:

• Coordination with licensed structural engineers
• Permit and jurisdiction coordination
• Inspection documentation and tracking
• Material compliance verification
• Evaluation report verification where applicable
• Quality control reporting
• Structured project closeout documentation
• Support for recurring statutory inspection cycles
• Integration with reserve study and capital planning documentation

Corrective construction records are maintained to support compliance documentation and risk management review.

This framework supports HOA boards, property managers, institutional owners, and legal counsel in maintaining statutory compliance and reducing long-term liability exposure.

Integration with Waterproofing & Structural Rehabilitation

Compliance remediation frequently integrates:

• Structural slab rehabilitation
• Reinforcement corrosion correction
• Traffic-bearing deck restoration
• Waterproofing membrane replacement
• Flashing and drainage correction
• Building envelope transitions

This coordinated approach ensures structural and waterproofing assemblies function as a unified performance system.

Asset Types Supported

Corrective construction services are delivered across:

• Condominium associations
• HOA-managed common interest developments
• Multi-family residential communities
• Mixed-use developments
• Parking structures

ConstructCo supports both initial compliance-driven construction and ongoing recurring inspection cycle coordination in alignment with statutory timelines.