Balcony Inspection Requirements Extended

The California legislature has extended the deadline for inspection of balconies, stairways, decks, and similar structures to January 1, 2026. The prior deadline was January 1, 2025. Under California law, engineers, architects, or other qualified parties can perform the inspections and provide the required report. However, many insurance companies will not accept reports prepared by anyone other than California licensed engineers or architects which means that anyone relying on a contractor is taking a risk.