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21 08, 2023

Florida Condo Inspection Bill 154: Milestones and Must-Knows for Condominiums and Cooperatives

By |2025-06-30T11:52:28-05:00August 21, 2023|

Senate Bill 154 emerged as a legislative response to address critical issues within Florida’s condominium and cooperative associations. This landmark bill refined two essential requirements: milestone inspections and structural integrity reserve studies. These provisions, aimed at enhancing building safety, bring significant changes to the way these associations operate. As an amendment to Florida Statute 553.899 (previously known as Senate bill SB 4-D), SB 154 mandates non-waivable reserves for structural purposes and ensures […]

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8 06, 2023

Preparing for Budget Adjustments and Financial Planning for Senate Bill SB 4-D and Glitch Bill SB 154

By |2025-06-30T11:52:37-05:00June 8, 2023|

The implementation of Florida Senate Bill 4-D (full Bill here) and Glitch Bill SB 154 (full Bill here) ushers in a new era of compliance and financial planning for Florida’s condominium and cooperative associations. As the regulations take effect, associations are poised to encounter unique budgetary challenges, requiring proactive engagement and strategic decision-making. In part three of our coverage of these bills (read part 1, explaining the bills and […]

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9 05, 2023

Exploring Key Aspects of Milestone Inspections and Structural Integrity Reserve Studies for Senate Bill SB 4-D and Glitch Bill SB 154

By |2025-06-30T11:52:49-05:00May 9, 2023|

The recent passing of Florida Senate Bill 4-D (full Bill here) and Glitch Bill SB 154 (full Bill here) has brought significant changes to Florida’s condominium and cooperative associations. These bills have introduced new requirements, particularly related to milestone inspections and structural integrity reserve studies (SIRS). In the latest of our multi-part coverage on SB 154 and SB 4-D (read part 1 if you missed it), we […]

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6 04, 2023

Navigating Florida Condo Inspection Bills: SB 4-D and Glitch Bill SB 154 Explained

By |2025-06-30T11:53:14-05:00April 6, 2023|

The Florida Condo Inspection Bill 4-D (full Bill here) and Glitch Bill SB 154 (full Bill here) have introduced significant changes to condominium inspection requirements in the state. These changes affect various aspects of condo management and maintenance, including information reporting, milestone inspections, structural […]

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2 11, 2022

Milestone Inspections In Broward County, Florida (2024 Update)

By |2025-07-30T00:43:35-05:00November 2, 2022|

As of August 9, 2024, Broward County updated 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.”

New: Read our comprehensive guide for condominium owners and managers in which we explain the updated Building Safety Inspection Program for Broward County step by step.

Read more about Florida Milestone Inspections HERE.

The program now […]

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26 09, 2022

Milestone Inspections And Building Recertification Changes In Miami-Dade County

By |2025-06-30T11:56:51-05:00September 26, 2022|

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:

  1. 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 schedule.
  2. Coastal condominium and cooperative buildings three stories or taller built between 1983 and 1997 and located within three miles of the coastline must […]
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22 08, 2022

Inspections: Milestone V. Structural Integrity Reserve Study

By |2025-04-08T10:06:07-05:00August 22, 2022|

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 primary structural members, floor, foundation, fireproofing and fire protection systems, plumbing, and any item with a deferred maintenance or replacement cost that exceeds $10,000.
  2. Buildings that are […]
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9 08, 2022

Watch The Webinar: New Condo Inspection Bill

By |2023-10-23T21:42:06-05:00August 9, 2022|

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:

  1. A Recap of the Condo Inspection Bill
  2. Engineering Discussion
  3. Q&A Session
  4. And more

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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 completion of this report, a sealed copy must be furnished to the Condominium or Co-Op and to the building officials […]

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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 owners control.

2. Are developers required to perform this study?

  • Developers must perform this study before turning the association over to […]
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