What is 40 Year Recertification Miami-Dade County Building Inspection?
All Home Meters - Licensed Professional Engineers providing Building Recertification.
Furthermore, we are Electrical & Structural Engineers and Infrared Thermographers, ready to answer all your questions, concerns, and doubts about your Recertification needs.
In addition, the 40 Year Recertification is a legal assessment of the structural and electrical systems of the buildings, mandated by law, in accordance with Section 8-11(f) of the County Code of Ordinances, to ensure protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.
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To summarize, understanding key points for 40 Year Recertification Miami-Dade County, Building Code Inspection in the City of Hialeah, Doral, Coral Gables, Homestead, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Broward, Florida is essential
Specifically, buildings needed to be first-time electrical and structural recertified at 40 years; furthermore, they must also be recertified every ten years thereafter. However, the process now starts at 30 years.
Which compliance inspections are required and what is our starting cost?
Firstly, the cost for the Milestone Structural Integrity inspection is $1,200.
Additionally, the Electrical Recertification Inspection also costs $1,200.
Moreover, there is an $800 charge for the Infrared Thermography Inspection for electrical services with 400A or more.
Furthermore, the Certification of Level of Parking Lot Illumination costs $600.
Now, which professionals can perform the inspections?
In general, any Licensed Engineer or Registered Architect can perform the Building Recertification in non-threshold structures.
However, for a threshold building, only an Electrical Engineer specialized in design and a recognized Structural Engineer (in Broward County, this should also include a Special Inspector) can perform the inspections.
Finally, when signing a Recertification (which includes both electrical and structural inspections), the Professional must have proven qualifications by training and experience in the specific technical field covered.
Which buildings require the inspection?
In Florida, Recertification Inspection applies to Condos, multifamily residential, and most commercial properties; however, not all are included.
Furthermore, Property Owners will also be responsible for the 10-Year recertifications required to have the property recertified again after the initial inspection.
Now, let's consider the Miami-Dade Exceptions from building recertification requirements:
First, Single-family homes
Additionally, Duplexes.
Moreover, Minor structures: buildings or structures in any occupancy group having an occupancy load of 10 or less, as determined by Table 1004.5 (FBC) of the Florida Building Code and having a gross area of 2,000 square feet or less.
Next, we will outline the Steps in the Recertification Process.
Initially, there is the notification.
Then, choose a Licensed Inspector.
Subsequently, schedule a Building Recertification Inspection.
Additionally, conduct online research.
After that, review the findings.
Following this, complete the required repairs.
Then, proceed to report generation.
Next, submit the documentation.
Afterward, a Building Official Audit will take place.