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Resident warns Piedmont about Senate Bill 326 balcony inspections and insurance implications
Summary
A public commenter during the council’s public forum urged Piedmont property owners to prepare for Senate Bill 326 balcony inspection requirements and warned that insurers could limit coverage or raise premiums if balconies and decks are not inspected by certified civil engineers.
During public forum, a resident warned council members that Senate Bill 326 requires inspections of balconies and decks and urged property owners to have certified civil‑engineer inspections. The speaker said recent insurer practices — insuring properties only up to outstanding principal balances — could leave owners and tenants without recoverable coverage after catastrophes and predicted higher premiums for reinsurance beyond base coverage.
The commenter urged residents to be aware of inspection requirements and possible implications for refinancing and insurance coverage. Mayor Anderson thanked the speaker and closed public forum; no council action followed the comment, which was recorded as a public comment only.
