Parking garage restoration in Fort Lauderdale
Column, beam and deck repairs with the garage kept as usable as possible.
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We arrange and coordinate parking garage restoration 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.
- Free, no-obligation proposal
- Inspections by Florida-licensed engineers and architects
- Milestone, SIRS and recertification deadlines
The short answer
Parking garage restoration in Fort Lauderdale covers slabs, columns, joints and coatings in structures the local rules treat as part of the building. Balconies, parking garages, guardrails and attached seawalls are inside the Broward program. Structures under 3,500 square feet and small residential buildings are exempt.
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Parking structures under the Fort Lauderdale rules
- 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.
- Exempt from the program are structures under 3,500 square feet, residential buildings of up to four units and three stories, fee simple townhouses and some public buildings.
- Repairs are due within 180 days of the report unless the Building Official sets another timeline, and the engineer or architect gives the owner and the city a sealed letter, valid for up to 180 days, on whether the building may stay occupied during the work.
How we handle parking garage restoration in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale gives 180 days from the report to finish repairs unless the Building Official sets another date, and keeping an active permit is the condition for any longer timeline. We line up the repair contractor early, and coordinate the engineer's occupancy letter and the amended report the city expects once the work is done.[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 garage restoration covers
- Column and beam repairs where steel has corroded
- Slab and deck repairs, including post-tensioned decks
- Expansion joints, drains and traffic coatings to keep water out
- Shoring and phased closures so residents can still park
Garage items in Miami-Dade recertification areas
City of Miami recertification includes a parking lot illumination certificate where it applies, and the City of Miami Beach has separate forms for parking lot guardrails and parking lot illumination. See our parking lot guardrails and lighting page.[6][7]
| Topic | Rule in Fort Lauderdale | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Notice | Notices go out by certified mail between 1 June and 31 August each year. | City of Fort Lauderdale |
| Report deadline | The safety report is due within 180 days of the notice, on separate structural and electrical forms. | City of Fort Lauderdale |
| Filing | Reports are filed online in the LauderBuild Plan Room, and the review fee is $375. | City of Fort Lauderdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is our parking garage covered by the Fort Lauderdale rules?
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. Garage repairs often run in phases so residents keep somewhere to park.
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 long do we have for repairs in Fort Lauderdale?
180 days from the report unless the Building Official sets another timeline. Longer work needs an active permit and the engineer's approved timeline.
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.
- Building Recertification Inspection Program, City of Boca Raton, City of Boca Raton. 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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