In Miami-Dade County and Broward County, the Building Recertification process, known as the 40 Year Recertification or Building Safety Inspection Program, was established to evaluate the general structural and electrical conditions of existing buildings to ensure they are safe for continued occupancy.
This process is now required for buildings that are 30 years or older and for all condominiums within 3 miles of the coast line that are 25 years or older. These buildings will be required to repeat the process at every 10 year interval thereafter for the life of the building. Buildings that are due for recertification must be inspected by a Professional Engineer or Architect registered in the State of Florida.
However, buildings that are 3-stories or taller, which are classified as threshold buildings, must be inspected by a qualified Florida licensed Structural Engineer and Electrical Engineer. If the building has an electrical service of 400 amps or greater, an infrared thermography inspection of the electrical equipment must be performed by a Level II Certified Infrared Thermographer who is qualified to identify thermal anomalies throughout the electrical systems.
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Building Recertification Inspections Include
Structural Inspection
Concrete, steel, masonry, and timber are the main structural materials that are used to construct each building. Our structural inspectors are trained to observe structural deficiencies and provide recommendations for repair where required.
Electrical Inspections
Every building has a complex network of electrical systems and components. Our electrical inspectors have the qualification and experience to identify electrical defects and anomalies in various types of electrical systems
Infrared Thermography
For electrical systems operating at 400 amperes or greater, an infrared thermographic inspection is required to be performed. Our Level II Certified Thermographer will perform the inspection and prepare the required thermography report.
Parking Lot Illumination
Open parking lots shall be provided with a maintained level of illumination provided in as established in Section 8C-3 of the Miami-Dade County Code. Our inspectors will schedule photometric readings after sunset to evaluate the lighting levels in the parking lot.
Guardrail Certification
Parking lots adjacent to or abutting a canal, lake or other body of water are required to be protected by a guardrail that complies with Section 8C-6 of the Miami- Dade County Code. We will determine if your parking lot requires a guardrail or if it is exempt from this requirement
Understand How to Navigate the Building Recertification Process...
The Building Recertification process can be confusing to navigate. There are specific responsibilities for each entity throughout the process. This guide will help you to understand who is responsible during each stage of the process.
