Existing law governs the management and operation of common interest developments. The act requires the board of an association of a condominium project to cause a visual inspection to be conducted, at least every 9 years, of the exterior elevated elements for which the association has maintenance or repair responsibility. Existing law requires the inspection to be conducted by a licensed structural engineer or architect.

This bill would amend Civil Code Section 5551 to additionally authorize a Branch 3 registered company registered with the Structural Pest Control Board with a minimum of 5 years of experience to conduct the inspection.