Electrical recertification and thermography in Fort Lauderdale
The electrical report county recertification requires.
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We arrange and coordinate electrical recertification for condo and co-op associations in Fort Lauderdale, working to the rules of the City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services from the first notice to the final report.
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- Inspections by Florida-licensed engineers and architects
- Milestone, SIRS and recertification deadlines
The short answer
Electrical recertification in Fort Lauderdale is the electrical half of the local program, and we arrange it with the qualified electrical professional the rules call for. A Florida-licensed professional specializing in electrical design prepares the electrical report. Fort Lauderdale's first safety inspection comes at 25 years for every covered building, then every ten years.
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Electrical reports in Fort Lauderdale
- The electrical report is prepared by a Florida-licensed professional who specializes in electrical design, and anyone removing electrical covers for the inspection must show NFPA 70E and OSHA 1910 training.
- For threshold buildings, more than three stories or 50 feet tall, the structural portion is prepared by a Florida-licensed professional who specializes in structural engineering and qualifies as a Special Inspector.
- The inspection and report are due within 180 days of the notice, on separate structural and electrical inspection forms with color photos of the conditions found.
- Reports are digitally signed and sealed and uploaded as separate files through the BSIP application in the LauderBuild Plan Room; paper submissions are no longer accepted, and the review fee is $375.
- The Broward program expressly includes balconies, elevated decks, and docks and seawalls that are attached to or support a structure, and it states that parking garages and guardrails are not exempt.
How we handle electrical recertification in Fort Lauderdale
The old 40-year label survives in conversation, but in Fort Lauderdale the Broward program now starts at 25 years and repeats every ten. The report needs both a structural and an electrical inspection, a threshold tower needs a structural specialist, and the whole package is filed online with a $375 review fee.[2][1]
Permits in Fort Lauderdale
- City of Fort Lauderdale Development Services, Permitting Services: Building Safety Inspection Program notices, report review and repair permits
What the electrical report covers
The professional inspects the building's electrical systems listed in the county's recertification guidelines and reports deficiencies that need repair. Larger systems also get infrared thermography, which uses a thermal camera to spot overheating connections. Ask the engineer which items your building's system size requires.[6][7]
City of Miami filing names
- RC-S: structural report
- RC-E: electrical report
- RC-C and RC-PHO: the further files the city names in its filing guide
| Topic | Rule in Fort Lauderdale | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Local program | Fort Lauderdale's first safety inspection comes at 25 years for every covered building, then every ten years. | City of Fort Lauderdale |
| Notice | Notices go out by certified mail between 1 June and 31 August each year. | City of Fort Lauderdale |
| Repairs | Repairs are due within 180 days of the report unless the Building Official sets another timeline. | City of Fort Lauderdale |
Frequently asked questions
Does Fort Lauderdale require an electrical report or thermography?
The electrical report is prepared by a Florida-licensed professional who specializes in electrical design, and anyone removing electrical covers for the inspection must show NFPA 70E and OSHA 1910 training. Infrared thermography finds hot connections before they fail, and it gives the reserve study a firmer view of the electrical system.
How do we file in Fort Lauderdale?
Digitally signed and sealed reports go through the BSIP application in the LauderBuild Plan Room, with a $375 review fee. Paper is no longer accepted.
When do Fort Lauderdale notices go out?
By certified mail between 1 June and 31 August each year. The 180-day report clock starts from the notice.
Sources
- Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Policy #05-05, Building Safety Inspection Program (effective 9 August 2024), Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (copy linked from the City of Fort Lauderdale BSIP page). Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Building Safety Inspection Program, City of Fort Lauderdale, City of Fort Lauderdale. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- s. 553.899, Florida Statutes, Online Sunshine, Florida Legislature. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- s. 718.112, Florida Statutes (2026): Bylaws, including (2)(f) budget and reserves, (2)(g) SIRS, (2)(h) milestone inspections, The Florida Senate. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Milestone Inspection Reporting Data 2024 and 2025, Report 26-04, July 2026, Florida Legislature, OPPAGA. Accessed October 27, 2026.
- Recertification (Miami-Dade County Building), Miami-Dade County. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Get a Building Recertification (City of Miami), City of Miami. Accessed October 27, 2026.
- Building Recertification, City of Miami Beach, City of Miami Beach. Accessed October 28, 2026.
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