Recertifications & Milestone Inspections

What We Deliver

• Signed & sealed structural recertification report
• Signed & sealed electrical recertification report (when required)
• Infrared thermography inspection (400A+ systems, Miami-Dade)
• Photo documentation of all findings
• Repair recommendations with priority classifications
• Phase 1 and Phase 2 milestone inspection reports (Florida SB 4-D)
• Restoration engineering and construction documents when repairs are required
• One coordinated response to county review comments

Who It’s For

• Condominium and cooperative associations
• Property managers and management companies
• Building owners approaching 25-year or 40-year milestones
• Property owners with active code enforcement cases

Engineering Scope

• Structural Inspection: Foundations, columns, beams, slabs, walls, roof/framing, balconies, railings, facades, and appurtenances (parapets, canopies)
• Electrical Inspection: Main service equipment, panels, feeders, branch circuits, grounding/bonding, emergency systems
• Thermography: Infrared imaging of electrical equipment 400A+ (Miami-Dade requirement)
• Report Preparation: County-specific template compliance, photo documentation, repair recommendations
• Permit Package: Signed & sealed PDFs submitted directly to the recertification unit

Milestone Inspections (Florida SB 4-D)

Florida’s milestone inspection law (SB 4-D, FS 553.899) runs alongside the county recertification program for condominium and multi-family buildings. We handle both as a single engagement so you’re not juggling two consultants:

• Phase 1 (Visual): Visual structural inspection at the milestone deadline — 30 years, or 25 years within 3 miles of the coast.
• Phase 2 (Detailed): Triggered when Phase 1 identifies substantial structural deterioration — detailed evaluation, testing as needed, and documented findings.
• Restoration Engineering: Construction documents, specifications, permitting, and bid/construction support for the repairs the inspection identifies.

Milestone inspections pair naturally with Structural Integrity Reserve Studies on the same building — different statutes, same structure.

Client Checklist

• Building address and folio number
• Year of construction
• Number of stories and units
• Previous recertification reports (if available)
• Building plans or as-builts (if available)
• Property management contact for access coordination

Our Process

Step 1: Intake We confirm your building’s recertification deadline, collect available documentation, and schedule the site inspection.

Step 2: Site Inspection Our PE-led team conducts thorough visual inspection of all structural and electrical systems. We document conditions with photographs and measurements.

Step 3: Report Preparation We prepare county-compliant recertification reports with findings, photos, and repair recommendations categorized by urgency.

Step 4: Submittal We deliver signed & sealed reports and submit to the county recertification unit. One round of county comments is included.

Pricing

Townhouse / Small Building

Starting at $3,500

• Up to 2 stories
• Structural inspection and report
• Priced at approximately $0.98/SF of usable area

Mid-Rise (Up to 3 Stories)

Starting at $5,000

• Structural and electrical inspection
• Thermography (if applicable)

High-Rise (4+ Stories)

Starting at $10,000

• Full structural and electrical inspection
• Thermography required
• Complex systems assessment

Compliance Notes (Florida)

• Miami-Dade Code Section 8-11(f): Buildings must recertify at 30 years, then every 10 years (updated from 40-year threshold)
• Florida Statute (Milestone Inspections): Phase 1 visual inspection at 30 years (25 years within 3 miles of coast); Phase 2 if needed
• Thermography: Required for electrical systems 400A+ in Miami-Dade per county ordinance
• Reports: Must be prepared and sealed by a Florida-licensed PE or Architect qualified by training and experience

Ready to schedule your building recertification — with reports that meet every county requirement?