Phase 1 milestone inspection in Boca Raton

Who this is for

Associations that have received, or expect, the building department's certified letter, and managers who need the 180-day clock and owner notices handled.

What Boca Raton sets for Phase 1

• The report combines a Structural Report and an Electrical Report on the city's own forms, with a narrative and color photos. The engineers tell the Building Official three business days before each inspection so city inspectors can attend, and any draft given to the owner goes to the city at the same time.
• Applications are made online or by mail to the Building Recertification Department at 200 NW 2nd Avenue, with the submittal form, checklists, written reports, photos and payment; the coordinator is on 561-393-7894.
• If the report falls short, the owner has 30 days to correct and resubmit it, with up to three resubmittals before the matter goes to the Permitting and Construction Review Board. Extensions of up to 60 days are possible to submit the report or obtain permits.
• The city publishes a revised backlog schedule and a Building Recertification Schedule for 2027 to 2031, which it says may be amended.
• The city notifies each owner at least 365 days before the building's recertification deadline with a Notice of Required Inspection by certified mail, and posts it at the building if the letter comes back unclaimed.

How we handle Phase 1 inspections in Boca Raton

In Boca Raton the city program and the state milestone law cover similar buildings with slightly different tests. Boca counts underground parking toward its three-story or 50-foot threshold, so a building the state would not count can still be on the city's schedule. We check the published 2027 to 2031 schedule and scope one inspection for both where the city allows it.[2][4]

Permits in Boca Raton

• City of Boca Raton Building Division: Building Recertification Inspection Program notices, schedule and filings

What happens in a Phase 1 inspection?

• Review of available drawings, prior reports and repair records
• Walk-through of common areas, garages, roofs, balconies, walkways and a sample of units
• Visual assessment of load-bearing elements and primary structural members and systems
• A sealed report with a separate summary of material findings and recommendations

What must the Phase 1 report say?

• The seal and signature of the engineer or architect
• The manner and type of inspection
• Any substantial structural deterioration, its extent and recommended repairs
• Whether unsafe or dangerous conditions, as the Florida Building Code defines them, were observed
• Recommended remedial or preventive repairs for damaged items that are not substantial deterioration
• Items requiring further inspection

Timeline from notice to owner summary

• Day 0: certified letter from the building department
• By day 14: association notifies unit owners of the inspection and due date
• By day 180: Phase 1 report submitted to the building department
• Within 45 days of receiving the report: inspector summary to every owner, posted on the property and on the association website if one is required

Frequently asked questions