Beverly Hills EEE Requirements at a Glance
Beverly Hills’ Exterior Elevated Elements page explains how SB 721 and SB 326 apply to qualifying buildings with exterior elevated elements and associated waterproofing systems. The city identifies inspection requirements, inspector qualifications, report timing, emergency hazard reporting, repair permit expectations, enforcement authority, and condominium inspection requirements.
| Requirement | Beverly Hills EEE Inspection Summary |
|---|---|
| Local program/page | City of Beverly Hills Exterior Elevated Elements |
| City department | City of Beverly Hills Building & Safety / Community Development |
| Local ordinance number | No separate Beverly Hills EEE ordinance number verified; the city page explains state SB 721 and SB 326 requirements |
| State law basis | SB 721 for qualifying multifamily buildings; SB 326 for qualifying condominium projects |
| SB 721 applies to | Buildings with three or more multifamily dwelling units and qualifying exterior elevated elements |
| SB 326 applies to | Condominium projects with qualifying exterior elevated elements |
| Covered elements | Exterior elevated elements and associated waterproofing systems, including decks and balconies |
| SB 721 inspection deadline | January 1, 2026, with certain exceptions |
| SB 721 inspection cycle | Every six years, except as specified |
| SB 721 report delivery | Inspection report presented to the building owner within 45 days of completion |
| SB 721 record retention | Reports maintained in the building owner’s records for two inspection cycles |
| Immediate hazard reporting | If immediate hazards are found, the report must be delivered to the owner within 15 days and emergency repairs must be undertaken |
| Beverly Hills repair submittal | Report prepared, signed, and stamped by a licensed professional must be submitted to the City of Beverly Hills with the permit application for required repair work |
| SB 326 report delivery | Inspector submits report to the association board; immediate threats are reported to the local code enforcement agency within 15 days |
What Are Beverly Hills Exterior Elevated Elements Requirements?
Beverly Hills’ Exterior Elevated Elements page explains the city’s local guidance for California SB 721 and SB 326. These state laws require inspections of qualifying exterior elevated elements and associated waterproofing systems, including decks and balconies, to help identify unsafe conditions before they create hazards.
For multifamily buildings, SB 721 requires inspections of exterior elevated elements and associated waterproofing systems for buildings with three or more multifamily dwelling units. For condominium projects, SB 326 requires the association to cause a reasonably competent and diligent visual inspection of exterior elevated elements and associated waterproofing systems.
For Beverly Hills property owners, the practical question is not whether there is a unique local ordinance number. The more important question is whether the property is covered by SB 721 or SB 326, whether the exterior elevated elements need inspection, whether the report identifies immediate hazards or repair needs, and whether building permits or city submittal are required.
Do Beverly Hills EEE Requirements Apply to Your Building?
Beverly Hills EEE requirements may apply if your multifamily building or condominium project has qualifying exterior elevated elements and associated waterproofing systems, including decks, balconies, or similar structures.
Covered Property Types
Covered Exterior Elevated Elements
SB 721 or SB 326?
Beverly Hills’ city guidance covers both SB 721 and SB 326. SB 721 applies to qualifying multifamily buildings with three or more dwelling units, while SB 326 applies to qualifying condominium projects and common interest developments. The correct compliance path depends on property type, ownership structure, and the exterior elevated elements present.
What Counts as an Exterior Elevated Element in Beverly Hills?
For Beverly Hills EEE compliance, exterior elevated elements generally include building components that:
Key Criteria:
Common Examples:
Beverly Hills’ official page specifically references exterior elevated elements and associated waterproofing systems, including decks and balconies. Owners should verify the actual construction, height, material, and ownership structure before assuming an element is exempt.
Beverly Hills EEE Requirements vs. SB 721 vs. SB 326
Beverly Hills property owners may hear several related terms: Exterior Elevated Elements, EEE inspections, SB 721, SB 326, balcony inspection law, waterproofing systems, inspection reports, emergency repairs, and permit applications. These terms are connected, but they do not all mean the same thing.
Beverly Hills EEE Guidance
Beverly Hills’ Exterior Elevated Elements page explains the city’s local guidance for state SB 721 and SB 326 inspection requirements. It identifies inspection deadlines, report delivery rules, emergency hazard procedures, enforcement authority, and repair permit expectations.
SB 721
SB 721 applies to qualifying buildings with three or more multifamily dwelling units and exterior elevated elements. Beverly Hills states that inspections must be completed by January 1, 2026, with certain exceptions, and then every six years except as specified.
SB 326
SB 326 applies to qualifying condominium projects. Beverly Hills explains that the association must cause a reasonably competent and diligent visual inspection of exterior elevated elements and associated waterproofing systems, and that immediate threats must be reported to the local code enforcement agency within 15 days.
How They Work Together in Beverly Hills
SB 721 and SB 326 establish statewide inspection requirements for multifamily buildings and condominium projects. Beverly Hills’ local guidance explains how those requirements are handled in the city, including inspection deadlines, report delivery, emergency hazard reporting, permit applications for required repair work, and local enforcement authority.
Beverly Hills EEE Inspection Deadlines and Cycles
Inspection timing depends on whether the property is a multifamily building under SB 721 or a condominium project under SB 326.
SB 721 Multifamily Buildings
For buildings with three or more multifamily dwelling units covered by SB 721, Beverly Hills states that inspections must be completed by January 1, 2026, with certain exceptions.
Six-Year SB 721 Cycle
After the initial SB 721 inspection, Beverly Hills states that subsequent inspections are required every six years, except as specified.
SB 326 Condominiums
For condominium projects covered by SB 326, the association must cause a reasonably competent and diligent visual inspection of exterior elevated elements and associated waterproofing systems. Immediate threats must be reported to the local code enforcement agency within 15 days.
Who Can Perform a Beverly Hills EEE Inspection?
The qualified inspector depends on whether the property is covered by SB 721 or SB 326.
For SB 721 multifamily buildings, Beverly Hills lists licensed architects, licensed civil or structural engineers, building contractors holding specified licenses, and individuals certified as building inspectors or building officials, as specified.
For SB 326 condominium projects, the inspection must be performed by a qualified professional under the applicable condominium balcony inspection law.
The inspector should be qualified to evaluate exterior elevated elements, associated waterproofing systems, decks, balconies, structural condition, and safety concerns.
What Does a Beverly Hills EEE Inspection Look For?
A Beverly Hills EEE inspection is intended to determine whether exterior elevated elements and associated waterproofing systems are in generally safe condition and whether immediate hazards, deterioration, decay, improper alterations, or repair needs are present.
The purpose is to identify safety risks, document current conditions, evaluate future performance, and clarify whether emergency repairs, permit applications, report submittal, or follow-up action may be required.
What Happens After the Beverly Hills EEE Inspection?
After an SB 721 inspection, Beverly Hills states that a copy of the inspection report must be presented to the building owner within 45 days of completion, and copies of the reports must be maintained in the building owner’s records for two inspection cycles.
If the inspection reveals conditions that pose an immediate hazard to occupant safety, the inspection report must be delivered to the owner within 15 days and emergency repairs must be undertaken. Beverly Hills also states that the report prepared, signed, and stamped by a licensed professional must be submitted to the City with the permit application for required repair work.
For SB 326 condominium projects, the inspector submits a report to the association board. If an immediate threat is identified, the report must be provided to the local code enforcement agency within 15 days, and the association must take preventive measures immediately.
Review the inspection findings
Identify affected exterior elevated elements
Determine whether immediate hazards or non-emergency repairs are present
Provide the inspection report to the owner or association board
Retain SB 721 reports for two inspection cycles when applicable
Begin emergency repairs or preventive measures when immediate threats are found
Submit the signed and stamped report with the Beverly Hills permit application for required repair work
Complete corrective work and prepare for the next inspection cycle
Beverly Hills EEE Inspection Process with DrBalcony
1
Property Review
We review your Beverly Hills property type, ownership structure, unit count, and exterior elevated elements.
2
On-Site Inspection
A qualified professional inspects balconies, decks, waterproofing systems, structural components, stairways, walkways, railings, and related exterior elevated elements.
3
Report Documentation
We document exterior elevated element conditions, safety concerns, remaining useful life, immediate hazards, and repair or permit needs.
4
Repair and Permit Guidance
If issues are found, we help clarify next steps for emergency repairs, preventive measures, permit applications, and city submittal requirements.
5
Compliance Support
We help Beverly Hills owners and associations understand what to submit, what to retain, and how to move forward under SB 721 or SB 326.
Why Beverly Hills Property Owners Choose DrBalcony
Beverly Hills EEE compliance can be confusing because it connects statewide balcony inspection laws, different rules for multifamily buildings and condominium projects, inspector qualifications, written reports, emergency hazard reporting, repair permits, and future inspection cycles.
DrBalcony helps property owners and associations get clarity, document exterior elevated element conditions, and move forward with confidence if inspection, reporting, repairs, permits, or compliance planning are needed.
- Multifamily apartment building owners
- Condominium associations
- HOA boards
- Property managers
- Real estate investors
- Mixed-use building owners
- Owners with balconies, decks, stairways, or walkways
- Owners who need help understanding Beverly Hills EEE requirements
Beverly Hills EEE Inspection FAQs
No separate Beverly Hills EEE ordinance number has been verified. Beverly Hills has an official Exterior Elevated Elements page explaining state SB 721 and SB 326 requirements.
Beverly Hills’ guidance explains SB 721 requirements for buildings with three or more multifamily dwelling units and SB 326 requirements for qualifying condominium projects with exterior elevated elements.
Beverly Hills references exterior elevated elements and associated waterproofing systems, including decks and balconies. Depending on the property, qualifying elements may also include stairways, walkways, landings, railings, load-bearing components, and similar exterior elevated structures.
Beverly Hills states that SB 721 inspections must be completed by January 1, 2026, with certain exceptions.
Beverly Hills states that subsequent SB 721 inspections are required every six years, except as specified.
For SB 721 multifamily buildings, Beverly Hills lists licensed architects, licensed civil or structural engineers, building contractors holding specified licenses, and individuals certified as building inspectors or building officials, as specified.
Beverly Hills states that a copy of the SB 721 inspection report must be presented to the building owner within 45 days of completing the inspection.
If an immediate hazard is found, Beverly Hills states that the inspection report must be delivered to the owner within 15 days and emergency repairs must be undertaken. For required repair work, the signed and stamped report must be submitted to the City with the permit application.
Beverly Hills states that copies of SB 721 inspection reports must be maintained in the building owner’s records for two inspection cycles.
Yes. DrBalcony can help review your property type, inspect qualifying exterior elevated elements, document conditions, and clarify whether reports, repairs, permits, or follow-up action may be needed.
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