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20 06, 2022

The Requirements Of The Florida “Milestone Inspection Report”

By |2025-04-08T10:05:38-05:00June 20, 2022|

According to Florida statutes, the new Milestone Inspection Report must have the following:

  1. The seal and signature of the licensed engineer or architect who performed the inspection
  2. The Manner and type of inspections performed
  3. Identification of the substantial structural deterioration and a description of the deterioration
  4. State whether unsafe or dangerous conditions exist
  5. Recommend any remedial or preventative repairs
  6. Identify any further items requiring further inspection

Upon […]

14 06, 2022

Florida Structural Integrity Reserve Studies – FAQs

By |2023-10-06T13:12:46-05:00June 14, 2022|

Here are some common questions about the newly instituted Florida Structural Integrity Reserve Studies:

1. When must a Structural Integrity Reserve Study be completed?

  • 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 […]
14 06, 2022

Florida Milestone Inspections Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

By |2023-10-06T13:12:50-05:00June 14, 2022|

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 hired by a condominium association […]
3 06, 2022

Mandatory Structural Inspections For Condo and Co-Op Buildings

By |2023-10-13T11:08:45-05:00June 3, 2022|

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:

  1. Milestone Inspections
  2. Structural Integrity Reserve Studies
  3. Developer […]
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