July Virtual Meeting: Deck Inspections & SB721 Review with Paul Barraza

Decks have become popular over the last few decades, and as many of the older decks begin to fail, the codes have been significantly updated in an effort to address common defects. In addition, many homeowners build decks because they assume it’s an easy DIY project. Finally, you add corrosion issues from new pressure treated lumber, and you have a recipe for “deck-aster.”  In addition, SB721 was passed in 2018, and requires balcony inspections for properties with 3 or more units. Paul will review some of the key provisions in SB721, so you can decide if that would be an auxiliary service you may want to provide.

5:30pm Login and Socialize Join a few minutes early to sort out technical issues and chat with your fellow inspectors.

6:00pm Pre-Meeting John Fryer, local municipal inspector and former home inspector, will have a slideshow about new construction inspections. (Attendees will earn an additional ASHI CE)

7:00pm Chapter Meeting Chapter president Paul Barraza will lead a short business meeting to cover chapter and ASHI business, committee reports, and upcoming educational opportunities.

7:30pm Main Speaker Chapter president Paul Barraza will have a presentation on deck inspections and a review of the balcony inspection law SB721 (Attendees will earn an additional ASHI CE)

Paul Barraza is the owner and lead inspector for JMC Building Inspections, and has been inspecting since 2007. He is an ASHI Certified Inspector (#249126), Master CREIA Inspector (#155005), ICC Certified California Residential Combination Inspector (Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, & Building), and a NADRA certified Master Deck Professional.