Florida Milestone Inspection Requirements Continue to Evolve

As Florida continues implementing updated condominium safety legislation, building owners and condominium associations are facing increasing questions regarding Milestone Inspections, Structural Recertification requirements, and code administration procedures under the Florida Building Code – Existing Building provisions.

Not only do buildings of 3+ stories have to comply with the Structural and Electrical Safety Recertification upon their 25th year and every 10 years after that, but the building code continues to define important details for all manner of circumstances in the process.

Recent interpretations have provided additional guidance regarding:

• Applicability of milestone inspection triggers
• Existing building structural inspection obligations
• Scope of required structural evaluations
• Administrative enforcement procedures by local jurisdictions
• Responsibilities of building owners, associations, and design professionals

For aging multi-story buildings throughout South Florida, these clarifications may directly affect compliance timelines, inspection scope, repair planning, and interactions with local building departments.

At RAS Engineering, our team assists condominium associations, property managers, and building owners with:

• Milestone Inspections / 40-Year Recertification
• Structural Engineering Evaluations
• Repair Specifications & Permit Drawings
• Construction Administration & Special Inspections
• Building Envelope & Concrete Restoration Consulting
• Coordination with Local Building Departments

Understanding how these evolving requirements are being interpreted can help associations avoid costly delays, unexpected enforcement actions, and incomplete compliance submissions.

If your property has questions regarding:

  • whether your building qualifies for milestone inspection requirements,

  • what level of structural evaluation may be necessary,

  • or how your local jurisdiction is administering compliance,

our engineering team is available to help.

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