Structural recertification in Fort Lauderdale
The structural half of your county recertification.
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We arrange and coordinate structural 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
Structural recertification in Fort Lauderdale is the sealed structural half of the local program, prepared by an engineer who meets the local qualification rules. Threshold towers need the structural portion from a structural specialist who qualifies as a Special Inspector. A Florida-licensed professional specializing in electrical design prepares the electrical report.
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Structural reports in Fort Lauderdale
- 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 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.
- 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 structural 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
Who may sign it
- Miami-Dade threshold buildings: a qualified structural engineer, with a self-qualification letter and proof of structural specialisation
- Miami Beach threshold buildings (over 3 stories or 50 feet, or large assembly): a Florida-licensed structural engineer
- Miami Beach non-threshold buildings: an architect or engineer
Filing in the City of Miami
The City of Miami takes reports through iBuild and ProjectDox with strict file names (RC-S for structural). Buildings built in 1982, 1983 or 1984 shown as overdue cannot use the online process. Filing the report gives 60 days to obtain repair permits without a violation.[7]
Structural glazing on threshold buildings
Miami-Dade requires structural glazing recertification every 5 years for threshold buildings, with a fee of $380.90.[5]
| 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 |
| Repairs | Repairs are due within 180 days of the report unless the Building Official sets another timeline. | City of Fort Lauderdale |
| Buildings covered | Structures under 3,500 square feet and small residential buildings are exempt. | City of Fort Lauderdale |
| Notice | Notices go out by certified mail between 1 June and 31 August each year. | City of Fort Lauderdale |
Frequently asked questions
Who can sign the structural report 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. Ask each firm in writing which engineer will seal the report.
Are balconies and garages part of the Fort Lauderdale inspection?
Yes. The Broward policy includes balconies, elevated decks and attached docks and seawalls, and says parking garages and guardrails are not exempt.
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.
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.
- 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.
- Building Recertification, City of Miami Beach, City of Miami Beach. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Get a Building Recertification (City of Miami), City of Miami. Accessed October 27, 2026.
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