Posts by Scott Harvey-Lewis
Milestone Inspections in Broward County, Florida
Broward County recently amended its Building Safety Inspection Program to incorporate the statewide structural inspection program for condominium and cooperative associations three (3) stories or more in height, defined as a “milestone inspection.” Read more about Florida Milestone Inspections here: https://buildingmavens.com/2022/06/florida-milestone-inspections-frequently-asked-questions-faqs/ The program now requires the inspection of all non-exempt buildings in the County, thirty…
Read MoreMilestone Inspections and Building Recertification Changes in Miami-Dade County
The new requirements for milestone inspections, as outlined in the new state law (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022D/4D), along with recent amended Ordinances, have the following impacts on all existing buildings in Miami-Dade County: All buildings built on or before 1982 that have already had an initial recertification inspection through Miami-Dade’s 40-Year program will continue to follow the established…
Read MoreInspections: Milestone v. Structural Integrity Reserve Study
What are some primary differences between the Phase 1 Milestone visual examination and the visual examination associated with the Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS)? 1. The Phase 1 Milestone Inspection is a structural inspection of a building’s primary structural systems, whereas the SIRS requires a visual inspection of the roof, load bearing walls or other…
Read MoreWatch the Webinar: New Condo Inspection Bill
Our President, Scott Harvey-Lewis, recently participated in an educational “New Condo Inspection Bill Part Two” webinar featuring Evan Bradley from Campbell Property Management and Attorney Michael Bender from Kaye Bender Rembaum to discuss the impact of SB 4D on community associations. The webinar covered: A Recap of the Condo Inspection Bill Engineering Discussion Q&A Session…
Read MoreThe Requirements Of The Florida “Milestone Inspection Report”
According to Florida statutes, the new Milestone Inspection Report must have the following: a) The seal and signature of the licensed engineer or architect who performed the inspection b) The Manner and type of inspections performed c) Identification of the substantial structural deterioration and a description of the deterioration d) State whether unsafe or dangerous…
Read MoreFlorida Structural Integrity Reserve Studies – FAQs
Here are some common questions about the newly instituted Florida Structural Integrity Reserve Studies: 1. Who must complete a Structural Integrity Reserve Study? Must be completed for buildings three (3) stories or higher in height every ten years and completed by December 31, 2024, for associations existing on or before July 1, 2022, which unit…
Read MoreFlorida Milestone Inspections Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some common questions about the newly instituted Florida Milestone Inspections: 1. What is a Milestone Inspection? Florida has now imposed a statewide structural inspection program for condominium and cooperative associations three (3) stories or more in height, defined as a “milestone inspection.” 2. Who is responsible for complying? Community association managers or management companies contractually…
Read MoreMandatory Structural Inspections for Condo and Co-Op Buildings
Due to the Surfside tragedy, the Florida legislature “finds that the imposition of a statewide structural inspection program for aging condominium and cooperative buildings in this state is necessary to ensure that such buildings are safe for continued use.” (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022D/4D) The most significant changes can be broken down into three categories: Milestone Inspections Structural Integrity Reserve…
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