Most California residential balconies are designed to support 60 to 100 pounds per square foot (psf). This means a 100 sq ft balcony could potentially carry 6,000 to 10,000 lbs—if the load is evenly distributed…

A balcony is a small, outdoor, elevated space next to a unit; a terrace is broader, open, and generally shared or on rooftops. Both are value-adding but differ in size, access, and responsibility towards safety regarding California fire codes…