To comply with SB-326, HOAs must arrange for inspections of all exterior elevated elements (EEEs) that are 6 or more feet off the ground and supported wholly or substantially by wood or wood-based products. Inspections must be carried out by qualified professionals, such as licensed architects, structural engineers, and should include an assessment of the water-proofing systems for each EEE. Inspections are required to be conducted initially by January 1, 2025, and at least once every nine years thereafter. The inspectors must visually inspect a statistically significant sample of the building's EEEs, and the exact number of EEEs inspected will depend on the size of the building.

Once a visual inspection has been carried out, the inspector will determine if further testing is necessary. In the event of an imminent threat to the safety and wellbeing of residents, the inspector is required to report it to both the city’s building department and the HOA board. A detailed report must be compiled by the inspector and presented to the HOA board, outlining the necessary repairs. The HOA board will then need to allocate a budget for the repairs and ensure they are completed. The report should include the identification of specific building elements that were inspected, the current physical condition of these elements, whether any elevated exterior elements pose a risk to residents, and the anticipated service life and performance of the elements. The report should also outline the necessary repairs, distinguishing between emergency and non-emergency repairs. Emergency repairs that could put residents' health and safety at risk will be promptly referred to the building department's code enforcement agency, while non-emergency repairs will be reported to the condominium association's board.