Recertification Inspections
Expert Inspections for 30, 40-Year, and Older Buildings
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Recertification Inspections Services
The recertification process in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties ensures that aging buildings meet safety standards and remain suitable for occupancy. Recent updates to state and local laws have added new requirements, creating a more robust framework to protect public safety. Here’s what you need to know for your building’s 30-, 40-, and 50-year recertification.
What Are Recertification Inspections?
Recertification inspections evaluate the safety and compliance of buildings that have reached certain age milestones. The inspections cover both structural and electrical systems to ensure buildings remain safe for occupants and compliant with Miami-Dade and Broward County regulations.
- 30-Year, 40-Year, and Older Building Inspections: Required for buildings 30 years or older and every 10 years thereafter.
- 25-Year Coastal Inspections: Applies to coastal buildings within three miles of the coastline.
- Exemptions: Single-family homes, duplexes, and small buildings under 2,000 square feet with a 10-occupant load or less.
Residential Recertification Services
Electrical System Inspections: Identifying necessary repairs or upgrades for compliance.
Structural Integrity Assessments: Evaluating the foundation, walls, and critical components to ensure long-term safety.
Commercial Recertification Services
Parking Lot Illumination & Guardrails: Ensuring safety in parking areas with adequate lighting and barriers.
Comprehensive Electrical & Structural Reports: Detailed assessments to maintain compliance and prevent enforcement issues.
Emergency and Special Inspections
Post-Disaster Evaluations: Assessing safety after storms or emergencies.
Threshold and Specialized Inspections: Ensuring projects meet safety and engineering standards.
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We offer a wide range of building inspections, both structural and non-structural. Whether you need a Building Safety Inspection, a Structural Integrity Reserve Study, a special or threshold inspection for construction projects, or a quick visual assessment for a specific concern like a crack or spall, our licensed engineers are here to assist.
- Building Safety Inspections (Milestone & Recertification): Comprehensive inspections to comply with Florida laws, including 40-year, 30-year, 25-year, and 10-year intervals.
- Structural Integrity Reserve Studies: Detailed evaluations to help property managers and owners plan for future maintenance and repairs.
- General Structural Inspections: Targeted inspections for specific areas of concern, like cracks or spalling.
- Special & Threshold Inspections: Required for larger buildings or structures as per Florida Statutes (Chapter 553.71) during the permitting process.
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A SIRS is a detailed evaluation conducted by a licensed engineer or architect to assess the condition of your building and estimate the cost of future maintenance or repairs. This study ensures sufficient funds are available to address these needs and is now a requirement under Florida's new building safety laws.
General structural inspections focus on specific concerns, such as cracks or spalling, that may compromise your building's safety. Our engineers evaluate the area, determine whether it poses a structural risk, and recommend appropriate actions. These inspections are quick and cost-effective, starting at $450.
Special and threshold inspections are mandated for specific construction projects or larger buildings:
- Special Inspections: Verify that construction adheres to engineering plans.
- Threshold Inspections: Required for structures over three stories, 50 feet high, or with large occupancy spaces, such as conference centers and gyms.
The duration depends on the type and complexity of the inspection. A simple visual inspection can be completed in a few hours, while more comprehensive evaluations, like Structural Integrity Reserve Studies, may take several days. Multiple buildings or extensive areas will also require additional time.