Inspections

Special & Threshold Inspections

FBC Chapter 17 Inspections

Sealed special-inspection plans and field inspection of structural work on behalf of the building official.

What We Deliver

  • Sealed special-inspection plan for permit
  • Field special-inspection reports per jurisdiction
  • Threshold building inspection (where required)
  • Final compliance / completion letter

Who It’s For

  • General contractors and developers on threshold buildings
  • Owners and builders whose permit requires special inspections
  • Project teams needing an independent inspector of record

Engineering Scope

  • Inspection Plans: Sealed plan identifying the required special inspections for permit
  • Field Inspections: Concrete, masonry, structural steel, soils, and post-installed anchors
  • Threshold Inspection: Structural observation of fabrication and construction
  • Wind Mitigation: Reporting where applicable

Codes & Standards

  • Florida Building Code, Chapter 17 (special inspections); ASCE 7
  • Jurisdiction-specific inspection forms (Miami-Dade, Broward, Doral, and others)

Pricing

  • Sealed special-inspection plans from $1,500
  • Field inspections billed at $250/hr (4-hour minimum per trip, portal-to-portal)

Field scope is priced by the expected number of trips and inspection frequency. Each jurisdiction uses its own special-inspection form — we confirm the correct form before submittal.

Ready to line up your special inspections — on the county’s form, on schedule?

Ready for Special & Threshold Inspections?

Contact us today for a consultation. PE-signed plans delivered with fast turnaround across South Florida.

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