LUNCH & LEARN: Balcony Inspections
Tuesday, February 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
| Free for AAGLA MembersIt’s Almost January 1, 2025…Less Than a Year to Inspect Balconies (and EEEs) Before the Deadline!
If You’ve Got Balconies or Elevated Exterior Elements, California’s New Balcony Inspection Bill Applies to You. Join us for “SB 721 Countdown: Balcony Deadline Fast Approaching.”
Understand YOUR legal obligation to inspect and repair balconies and other “elevated exterior elements” from the engineering experts at Optimum Seismic.
Six people died and seven were injured in a tragic residential balcony collapse in Berkeley, California in June 2015. Structural analysis revealed the balcony’s wood framing was severely weakened by dry rot from rainwater due to improper sealing of the balcony to the main building. In response, California enacted Senate Bill 721 (“The Balcony Bill”) on September 17, 2018. The bill (Chapter 445, Stats. 2018) requires inspection of balconies and other “exterior elevated elements” at all multifamily residential buildings with three or more units. California Law requires YOU to have YOUR balconies and other elevated exterior building elements inspected by January 1, 2025. Make sure YOU comply with state law!
Join us for this important presentation where we will provide YOU with everything YOU need to know about SB 721. During the seminar, we will review the key aspects of SB 721, and explain exactly what is meant by an “elevated exterior element.” We will look at why SB 721 was created and discuss specific inspection and reporting requirements. SB 721 makes mandatory an inspection of properties with wooden exterior elevated elements (EEE’s), which include balconies, overhead walkways, stairwells, and railings. Most importantly, learn how much these inspections cost and how you can get your inspections completed on time before the deadline!
This will be an interactive, in-person learning session. Q&A will take place throughout the seminar. Please join us for this extremely informative and timely presentation.
Join us for this important seminar and learn your responsibilities for protecting your residents by having your balconies and other elevated exterior elements (e.g., walkways, outside stairs) inspected before state mandated deadlines. During this important seminar, we will cover:
- How to have your balconies and other “exterior elevated elements” at your property inspected and repaired by January 1, 2025.
- What do the new balcony laws require of building owners and operators?
- What to expect during the inspection process and how much will it cost you?
- What are the typical problems encountered during inspections?
- How to correct typical problems encountered during inspections.
- Who is qualified to perform inspections and repairs under state law?
- What are some of the latest changes to the law? What is the penalty for non-compliance?
- And, of course, much, much more! Q&A to Follow…
SPECIAL OFFER: By joining the seminar, participants will be automatically entered to win a free engineering balcony inspection by Optimum Seismic worth up to $4,200 (Offer provided by Optimum Seismic).
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON SEMINAR AT THE APARTMENT ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LOS ANGELES OFFICE, AND WILL NOT BE RECORDED. ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
WARNING: THE INFORMATION PROVIDED DURING THIS WEBINAR IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. ABSOLUTELY NO LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE IS BEING GIVEN DURING THIS WEBINAR. BEAR IN MIND THAT EVERY SITUATION IS UNIQUE, AND THE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. SO, BEFORE ACTING, BE SURE TO OBTAIN TAX AND/OR LEGAL ADVICE FROM A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
About Our . . .
Panelist(s):
Jared Duke, Client Relations Manager, Optimum Seismic
Jared Duke is the Client Relations Manager with Optimum Seismic. He has a background in soft story retrofitting and has been overseen the design and construction of over 100 commercial and multifamily retrofitting projects. During the past 2 years, he has focused on public outreach and education surrounding seismic resilience with a focus is on vulnerable building types and how best to approach and complete the retrofitting process from a building owner’s perspective.
Moderator:
Daniel Yukelson, Executive Director, Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles
Daniel Yukelson is currently the Executive Director of the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA). As Certified Public Accountant, Yukelson began his career at Ernst & Young, the global accounting firm, and throughout his career, he has served in senior financial roles principally as Chief Financial Officer for various public, private and start-up companies, including more recently for 15-years as Chief Financial Officer of Premiere Radio Networks, the largest U.S. radio network and now subsidiary of iHeart Media, and for nearly 4-years as Chief Financial Officer of Oasis West Realty, the owner of the Beverly Hilton and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills where he was involved in the construction and opening of the Waldorf Astoria. He served as a planning commissioner, serving one year as Chairperson, and as a Public Works Commissioner in the City of Beverly Hills.
Thank You to...
Optimum Seismic
Optimum Seismic has been providing engineering, construction and earthquake retrofitting services for multifamily properties in California since 1984. They are the leading experts in seismic engineering and construction management and provide the highest quality earthquake retrofit services for all types and sizes of buildings.
Optimum Seismic knows the importance of quality control to safeguard your property from the damage caused during an earthquake. They design their services to increase resiliency and to help prevent damage or collapse when the next earthquake occurs. With literally thousands of successful seismic retrofit projects completed and decades of experience, property owners are assured that when they hire Optimum Seismic, their properties can withstand damage from major earthquakes and minor shaking, and thy can significantly reduce the risk of injury or death during a major seismic event.
For more information, call Optimum Seismic at (323) 678-4686 or visit their website at www.optimumseismic.com. Discounts offered to members of the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles.
