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Great Escape Service & Inspections has been dedicated to ensuring building compliance and family safety across the greater Bay Area for over 35 years. As a family-owned business in San Francisco, we understand the importance of staying compliant with evolving laws and regulations.
Our Services & Inspections
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✺CA-SB326 / E3 Inspection (HOAs & Condominiums – 3 or More Units)
CA SB326 Inspection – Condos, HOAs this is a 9 Year structural inspection of all wooden based elements that are structurally attached to the building (EEE– Exterior/Weather Exposed, Elevated (6' from the ground) Elements (Balconies, Decks, Walkways, Stairways, Hand/Guardrails). Requires up to 100% borescope inspection of each type of Elements.
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✺CA-SB721 / E3 Inspection (Apartments – 3 or More Units)
• CA SB721 Inspection – For 3 or more multifamily dwellings (Apartments), this is a 6 Year Structural inspection of all wooden-based elements that are structurally attached to the building (EEE- Exterior/Weather Exposed, Elevated (6' from the ground) Elements (Balconies, Decks, Walkways, Stairways, Hand/Guardrails). Requires at least 15% borescope Inspection of each type of element.
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✺The Sec. 604 Structural Inspection
The Sec. 604 Structural Inspection – Introduced on September 17, 2002, The Section 604 Inspection applies to apartment house/Apartment buildings (including residential condominium buildings of three [3] dwellings or more) and hotel (six [6] guest rooms or more). This is a 5-year structural inspection of all Exterior Elements that are structurally attached to the building.
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✺5 Year Structural Fire Escape Inspection (With Load testing)
5 Year Structural Fire Escape Inspection (With Load testing) – CFC 1032.2.1.3 and IFC 1105.16.5.1 – all Fire escapes—including fire escape stair ways, fire escape balconies/landings, and fire escape exit pathways—must undergo a thorough inspection every five years. This ensures the structural integrity and compliance with safety regulations. A key part of this inspection is the fire escape load test.
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✺Annual Fire Escape Maintenance (Service & Inspection)
Annual fire escape service requirements include ensuring the escape route is clear and unobstructed, performing a visual inspection for rust and damage, and lubricating moving parts like ladders and cables. Fire escapes, and related ladders, landings, and operating devices shall not be obstructed in any manner. No object shall be stored on or attached to a fire escape without the approval of the fire code official.
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Why Choose Us?
With a steadfast commitment to professionalism, reliability, and exceptional customer service, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for property management companies and homeowners across California, including the greater Bay Area and Los Angeles. Our reputation is built on delivering consistent results and exceeding industry standards and expectations every step of the way.
What Our Clients Are Saying
“Great Escape Fire Escape Service provides friendly, professional, responsive & competent service. They are ethical, experienced, pay attention to detail, and their billing is transparent & very reasonable. They are timely with appointments & reports. I highly recommend them without reservation!”
“I had to get a small repair done. Rich is a real professional. The quote was amazingly competitive, the services were amazing, he even dealt with the city for us without even being asked to. To top it all we got a thank you note from him after the job was done. I can’t recommend Great Escape highly enough. Amazing service and great customer care. Will do business again in a heartbeat!”
“Nick and Sam were incredibly helpful. They advised me early of their arrival, did exactly as promised, and provided me with a variety of great solutions that were customized to my needs. I’ll definitely be using Great Escape for all of our building’s fire escape certification needs.”
