SB-721 Inspection Services by RAS Engineering help California apartment owners, property managers, HOAs, and multifamily property operators comply with California's Exterior Elevated Element inspection requirements. Our licensed structural engineers evaluate balconies, decks, walkways, stairs, railings, and associated waterproofing systems to identify deterioration, water intrusion, structural deficiencies, and safety hazards before they become costly liabilities.

We provide comprehensive inspections, detailed engineering reports, repair recommendations, compliance documentation, and construction support services to help property owners meet SB-721 requirements while protecting residents and preserving property value. Our inspections focus on identifying hidden deterioration, wood decay, corrosion, waterproofing failures, and structural concerns that may impact the safety and long-term performance of exterior elevated elements.

Services may include Exterior Elevated Element inspections, waterproofing assessments, structural evaluations, repair specifications, permit support, construction observations, and compliance reporting for multifamily residential properties throughout California.

$5,000 Deposit credited toward inspection and report @ $350 /hr. If equipment is required, such as swing stage or scaffolding by client.

Facade Inspection – Phase 1 is the initial visual evaluation required for many multi-story buildings in California to identify potential exterior façade hazards and maintain public safety compliance. RAS Engineering performs professional façade assessments of exterior walls, balconies, cladding systems, and building envelope components to identify visible signs of deterioration, water intrusion, cracking, or unsafe conditions. Our inspections help property owners, HOAs, and building managers comply with local façade inspection ordinances while proactively protecting their buildings and occupants.

Apartment Inspection services by RAS Engineering help apartment owners, property management companies, investors, developers, and municipalities evaluate the structural condition, safety, and overall performance of multifamily residential buildings. Our team performs comprehensive inspections of structural systems, balconies, walkways, parking areas, roofing, waterproofing, drainage, façades, and common areas to identify deterioration, maintenance deficiencies, safety concerns, and potential code compliance issues. We provide detailed engineering evaluations, condition reports, repair recommendations, reserve planning support, and compliance guidance to help clients prioritize repairs, reduce liability exposure, maintain safe living environments, and protect the long-term value and performance of their apartment properties. $5,000 Deposit will be credit toward Engineer hours @ $350 /hr.

Hillside Retaining Wall Inspection services by RAS Engineering help property owners, HOAs, municipalities, developers, and property managers evaluate the structural condition, stability, and safety of retaining wall systems located on sloped or hillside properties. Our team performs detailed engineering inspections to identify wall movement, cracking, settlement, drainage deficiencies, soil pressure concerns, erosion, corrosion, structural deterioration, and signs of potential failure that may threaten adjacent structures or public safety. We provide comprehensive structural evaluations, stability assessments, drainage analysis, repair recommendations, and compliance guidance to help clients reduce risk, address hazardous conditions, protect property improvements, and maintain long-term retaining wall performance in challenging hillside environments. Fee will be charged @ $350 /hr.

Guardrails Safety Inspection services by RAS Engineering help condominium associations, property managers, commercial property owners, contractors, and municipalities evaluate the safety, structural integrity, and code compliance of guardrails, handrails, balcony railings, stair rail systems, and protective barriers. Our inspections identify loose connections, corrosion, inadequate anchorage, structural deterioration, excessive movement, and non-compliant conditions that may create safety hazards or liability concerns. We provide comprehensive engineering evaluations, load-testing coordination, repair recommendations, and compliance guidance to help clients maintain safe, durable, and code-compliant railing systems that protect occupants and meet applicable building code requirements.

Soft Story Seismic Screening services by RAS Engineering help apartment owners, condominium associations, property managers, and commercial building owners evaluate vulnerable soft-story structures for seismic risk and compliance with local earthquake retrofit requirements. Our engineering team performs structural assessments of wood-frame and mixed-use buildings with weak or open ground-floor conditions such as tuck-under parking, large openings, or insufficient lateral resistance that may be susceptible to collapse during seismic events. We provide seismic screening evaluations, structural analysis, retrofit recommendations, engineering reports, and compliance guidance to help clients identify structural vulnerabilities, improve life safety, reduce liability exposure, and prepare for mandatory retrofit programs in earthquake-prone regions such as California.

$5,000 Deposit will be credited toward Engineer hours @ $350 /hr.

Unsafe Structures / Violation Response services by RAS Engineering help property owners, condominium associations, HOAs, commercial property managers, and attorneys respond to building department violations, unsafe structure notices, code enforcement actions, and emergency structural concerns. Our team performs rapid structural evaluations to identify unsafe conditions, assess the extent of deterioration or damage, and develop practical engineering solutions to address building department requirements. We provide engineering reports, repair recommendations, permit support, and coordination with contractors and local officials to help clients resolve violations efficiently, restore compliance, protect occupant safety, and minimize disruption to building operations.

$5,000 Deposit will be credited toward inspection and report @ $350 /hr.

SB-326 HOA Compliance Bundle services by RAS Engineering help condominium associations, HOAs, and multi-family property owners throughout Los Angeles comply with California Senate Bill 326 requirements through a comprehensive, streamlined inspection and reporting program. Our bundle includes Exterior Elevated Element inspections, structural evaluations of balconies, walkways, decks, stairs, waterproofing assessments, deterioration analysis, repair recommendations, and compliance documentation prepared by licensed engineering professionals. We help associations navigate California compliance deadlines, reduce liability exposure, prioritize repairs, and maintain the long-term safety and value of their communities through clear reporting, responsive communication, and practical engineering solutions.

Extra EOR services provided @ $350 /hr.

Balcony Structural Inspection services by RAS Engineering help condominium associations, property managers, HOAs, and building owners evaluate the structural condition and safety of balconies, walkways, elevated slabs, railings, and related exterior components. Our inspections identify signs of concrete deterioration, corrosion, waterproofing failure, structural movement, and unsafe conditions that may affect occupant safety and building performance. We provide detailed engineering evaluations, repair recommendations, and compliance guidance to help clients address structural concerns, reduce liability, and maintain safe, code-compliant buildings. Minimum 10 balconies at $350 per balcony

SB-326 Exterior Elevated Element Inspection services by RAS Engineering help California condominium associations, HOAs, and property owners comply with California Senate Bill 326 requirements for the inspection of balconies, walkways, decks, stairs, and other exterior elevated elements. Our licensed engineers perform detailed structural evaluations to identify signs of deterioration, water intrusion, wood decay, corrosion, and unsafe conditions that may affect structural performance and occupant safety. We provide comprehensive inspection reports, repair recommendations, and compliance documentation to help associations satisfy legal requirements, reduce liability exposure, and protect the long-term safety of their communities.

$5,000 Deposit credited toward inspection and report @ $350 /hr. If equipment is required, such as swing stage or scaffolding by client.