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‍Building safety inspections in Florida are essential to ensuring the integrity and safety of structures amid the state’s unique challenges, including hurricanes, high humidity, and stringent building codes. These inspections assess a building's structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems to identify potential hazards or deficiencies that could pose risks to occupants or violate state and local regulations.

In response to the Surfside, Florida, collapse of the Champlain Towers South on June 24, 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 4-D on May 26, 2022, as part of the new Building Safety Regulations in Florida. This requirement mandates that condominium and cooperative associations ensure the safety and usability of their buildings through these studies.  

Miami-Dade County has implemented a stricter milestone inspection program, reducing the inspection cycle from 40 to 30 years. Florida's new statewide milestone inspection law currently applies to condominium and cooperative buildings three stories or taller, with those within three miles of the coastline requiring an initial inspection at 25 years.

 As of 2023, the following building recertifications are due:

• Initial 25 year Milestone Inspection for buildings built in 1998, (25 years old), that are 3-stories or taller within 3 miles of the coastline; and then every 10 years thereafter
• Initial 30 year Milestone Inspection for all other buildings built in 1993, (30 years old), that are 3-stories or taller, outside of the 3 mile distance from the coastline; and then every 10 years thereafter  
• Buildings built on or before 1982 (in 2022) that have had an initial recertification due under the previous 40-year recertification program:  The initial and any previous recertifications already performed remains valid.  These buildings will require a subsequent recertification 10 years from the previous recertification due date. These buildings will continue to use the “Year Built” for the recertification cycle
• ‍Buildings in Transition years are those built from 1983 to 1997 in the coastal zone and from 1983 to 1992 in all other areas:  Due to the transition from 40 years to 30 years to 25 years, these groups of buildings become due by December 31, 2024, so they are not skipped. This range of buildings will have the recertification cycle reset to 2024 to avoid duplicate recertifications within the next 10 years, regardless of the year built. These buildings will be due for a 10-year subsequent recertification in the years 2034, 2044, 2054 and so on

Our firm specializes in conducting thorough building safety inspections that comply with Florida's rigorous standards. Our team of certified inspectors evaluates all critical aspects, from foundation stability and roof condition to fire safety systems and environmental factors like mold or water intrusion. We provide comprehensive reports detailing any issues found, along with a preliminary report that offers actionable recommendations for remediation before the final inspection reports are registered for approval.

We will:

1. Provide a free estimate within 24 hours of sign up.  
2. Email you an official proposal.
3. Assist you in scheduling your inspection.
4. Provide a preliminary checklist of issues we may find
5. Conduct the official inspection
6. Communicate with you and your city/municipality and exchange all documentation requirements.  
7. Successfully register your completed reports for approval and recertification.

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With our deep knowledge of Florida’s specific requirements and extensive experience in the field, we help property owners, managers, and developers ensure their buildings are safe, compliant, and resilient against future risks.

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