California 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 1340 — Building standards: decks and balconies: inspection.

Last action — Referral to Com. on B., P. & E.D. rescinded due to the shortened 2020 Legislative Calendar.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law provides authority for an enforcement agency to enter and inspect any buildings or premises whenever necessary to secure compliance with or prevent a violation of the building standards published in the California Building Standards Code and other rules and regulations that the enforcement agency has the power to enforce. Existing law requires an inspection of exterior elevated elements and associated waterproofing elements, as defined, including decks and balconies, for buildings with 3 or more multifamily dwelling units by a licensed architect, licensed civil or structural engineer, a building contractor holding specified licenses, or an individual certified as a building inspector or building official, as specified. Existing law prohibits the contractor performing the inspection from bidding on the repair work. This bill would eliminate the prohibition against the contractor performing the inspection from bidding on the repair work. Because this bill would alter the enforcement duties for local enforcement entities, it would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referral to Com. on B., P. & E.D. rescinded due to the shortened 2020 Legislative Calendar.

  2. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on HOUSING.

  3. March 31 hearing postponed by committee.

  4. Set for hearing March 31.

  5. Referred to Coms. on HOUSING and B., P. & E.D.

  6. Read first time.

  7. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 25.

  8. Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

  • Wilk · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Wilk

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1340 do?
Existing law provides authority for an enforcement agency to enter and inspect any buildings or premises whenever necessary to secure compliance with or prevent a violation of the building standards published in the California Building Standards Code and other rules and regulations that the enforcement agency has the power to enforce. Existing law requires an inspection of exterior elevated elements and associated waterproofing elements, as defined, including decks and balconies, for buildings with 3 or more multifamily dwelling units by a licensed architect, licensed civil or structural engineer, a building contractor holding specified licenses, or an individual certified as a building inspector or building official, as specified. Existing law prohibits the contractor performing the inspection from bidding on the repair work. This bill would eliminate the prohibition against the contractor performing the inspection from bidding on the repair work. Because this bill would alter the enforcement duties for local enforcement entities, it would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors SB 1340?
SB 1340 is sponsored by Wilk.
What is the current status of SB 1340?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 1340?
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