SIRS study in Fort Lauderdale
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We arrange and coordinate SIRS studies 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
A SIRS for a Fort Lauderdale condo covers the components s. 718.112(2)(g) lists, from the roof and structure to plumbing, electrical systems, waterproofing and windows, and we arrange it with a qualified professional. Balconies, parking garages, guardrails and attached seawalls are inside the Broward program. Fort Lauderdale's first safety inspection comes at 25 years for every covered building, then every ten years.
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Who this is for
Boards and managers of condominium buildings three habitable stories or higher that have no study yet, or whose last study is reaching 10 years.
What a SIRS draws on in Fort Lauderdale
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Broward building officials reported 155 required Phase 2 milestone inspections in 2025, while 7 of the county's 31 municipal building officials did not report that year.
How we handle SIRS studies in Fort Lauderdale
A Broward safety report gives the reserve professional more than a structural opinion. It covers the electrical system on its own form, and it reaches balconies, decks, garages, guardrails and attached seawalls. We pass the latest report and any amended report after repairs to the SIRS provider so the reserve schedule reflects what the Fort Lauderdale filing found.[1][4]
Permits in Fort Lauderdale
- City of Fort Lauderdale Development Services, Permitting Services: Building Safety Inspection Program notices, report review and repair permits
What happens during the study?
- The professional reads your declaration to confirm which components the association maintains.
- A visual inspection of the roof, structure, fire protection, plumbing, electrical, waterproofing and painting, windows and exterior doors, and any other item above the reserve threshold.
- Estimates of remaining useful life and replacement cost or deferred maintenance for each item.
- A funding plan, at minimum a baseline plan, and often other schedules for the board to compare.
What the board needs to provide
- Declaration, bylaws and any maintenance responsibility chart
- The last reserve study and current reserve balances by component
- Any milestone or recertification report from the past 5 years
- Roof, window and waterproofing warranties and recent repair invoices
- Access to the roof, mechanical, electrical and fire pump rooms, garages and a sample of units and balconies
How long does it take?
Timing depends on the building and the professional's schedule, so we agree the delivery date in the proposal. Leave time after delivery for the 45-day owner notice and the Division statement, and for the board to adopt a budget that matches the study.
| Topic | Rule in Fort Lauderdale | Source |
|---|---|---|
| First inspection | 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 |
| 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 |
| Repairs | Repairs are due within 180 days of the report unless the Building Official sets another timeline. | City of Fort Lauderdale |
Frequently asked questions
What should we give the reserve professional for a Fort Lauderdale SIRS?
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. The latest inspection reports and repair permits let the study start from what the engineers found.
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.
Who prepares the electrical report in Fort Lauderdale?
A Florida-licensed professional who specializes in electrical design, using the separate electrical inspection form.
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.
- Milestone Inspection Reporting Data 2024 and 2025, Report 26-04, July 2026, Florida Legislature, OPPAGA. Accessed October 27, 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.
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