Senate Bill · California · 2019
SB 326 — Balcony Inspection Law
Chapter 207, Statutes of 2019
Summary
California SB 326 (Berryhill) created Civil Code §5551 requiring condominium and HOA associations to conduct visual inspections of exterior elevated elements (balconies, decks, walkways, stairs) by January 1, 2025, and every nine years thereafter. Inspections must be performed by a licensed architect or structural engineer. The law was enacted in response to the 2015 Berkeley balcony collapse. Creates material reserve study and special assessment implications for associations with qualifying structures.
Statutes Enacted or Amended
Articles Citing This Bill
- Florida HOA & Condo Resale Certificates (Estoppel): What Must Be Disclosed Supporting
- HOA Reserve Study Requirements: Washington, Oregon, and California Compared Supporting
- California SB 326: How Balcony Inspections Create Special Assessment Risk and What Boards Must Do About Reserve Planning Supporting
- California AB 130 HOA Fine Limits: What Boards Must Know About the $100 Cap and Hearing Requirements Supporting
- California HOA Disclosure Requirements 2026: SB 410, AB 130, SB 326, and Civil Code 4525 Explained Supporting
Bill record last verified August 5, 2026.
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