The SB 721 Deadline Fallout: Rising Injuries in California’s Balcony Repair Rush
April 21, 2026
As of April 2026, California is grappling with the aftermath of one of the most significant safety mandates in the state’s architectural history. The January 1, 2026, deadline for Senate Bill 721 (SB 721)—better known as the “Balcony Inspection Law”—has passed, but its legacy is currently being written in emergency