Ensure Your Building's Safety and Compliance in the San Francisco Bay Area
Expert Fire Escape and Building Inspectors in San Francisco
At Great Escape Service and Inspection, we provide thorough inspections on all building appendages and certify your building, keeping it safe, in compliance, and protected. Serving the San Francisco Bay Area for over 35 years, our experienced team ensures every fire escape, stairway, balcony, and exterior structure meets evolving safety and structural standards.
Reliable Inspections for Every Need
Whether you manage residential or commercial property, our wide range of inspection services in San Francisco ensures your building stays compliant, secure, and structurally sound.
Annual Fire Escape Maintenance
Stay compliant with safety regulations and ensure peace of mind with our Annual Fire Escape Maintenance. Following CFC (California Fire Code) 1032.2.1.2 of the 2022 California Fire Code, we perform a thorough annual service & inspection to verify that all fire escapes and drop ladders are certified and in good working condition. We also ensure that all egress paths are clear, accessible, and free of obstruction - because safety should never be compromised. Click here to learn more.
CA-SB721/ E3 Inspection
Senate Bill 721 (CA SB721 / E3) mandates the inspection of balconies, decks, stairways, walkways, guardrails, handrails, and other wood-based exterior elements in multifamily residential buildings with three or more units every six years. At Great Escape Service and Inspection, we specialize in these required inspections, focusing on early damage detection, risk mitigation, and comprehensive compliance reporting.
First inspection must be completed by January 1, 2026! Don’t miss the deadline, book now!
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CA-SB326/ E3 Inspection
California Senate Bill 326 (SB 326), like the CA-SB721, is a vital law aimed at ensuring the safety and structural integrity of all wood-based exterior elevated elements of properties managed by homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and condominiums. The law requires mandatory inspections by a structural engineer or architect of balconies, decks, stairways, walkways, and hand/guardrails or any wood-bearing external structures every 9 years to detect potential hazards and maintain building safety. As part of our comprehensive inspection, we specialize in detecting damage, risk prevention, and compliance reporting.
The deadline passed. Book Now and get compliant!
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San Francisco Bay Area
Great Escape has served the San Francisco Bay Area since 1987. With decades of expertise, we help property owners maintain safety and confidently navigate building code requirements.
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We inspect to ensure that all fire escape stairway, landing, and egress paths are clear, unobstructed and in good working order.
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Our inspections ensure fire escapes, stairways, and balconies are examined for structural adequacy and safety.
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We inspect all structures made from wood or wood-based appendages for water intrusion to ensure they are structurally sound.
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CA-SB326 (California Senate Bill 326) is legislation focused on improving the safety of exterior elevated elements in residential condominium buildings across California. These elements include balconies, decks, stair and walkway systems, and other structural components that are more than six feet above ground level. The law aims to prevent structural failures caused by rot, deterioration, or inadequate waterproofing.
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Monday–Friday
8:30am–5pm
Saturday-Sunday
Closed
Phone
(415) 566-1479
Email
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