Concrete spalling repair in Hollywood
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We arrange and coordinate spalling repairs for condo and co-op associations in Hollywood, working to the rules of the City of Hollywood Building Division 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
Concrete is among the most common Phase 2 repairs Florida building officials report, and in Hollywood spalling repairs run on the local rules below. Hollywood inspects buildings at 25 years and every 10 years after, under its 25-Year or Older Building Safety Program. For conditions that threaten life or safety, permits are due within 180 days of the report.
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Who this is for
Boards and managers seeing loose concrete, rust stains or exposed steel on balconies, columns, beams, garages or walkways.
Spalling repairs and the Hollywood deadlines
- Where the report finds conditions that threaten life, health or safety, the owner has 180 days from the report date to obtain the required permits.
- Broward County, which includes Hollywood, reported 155 required Phase 2 milestone inspections in 2025.
- Under the BORA policy, balconies, elevated decks and seawalls or docks attached to a structure are part of the inspection, and parking garages and guardrails are not exempt.
How we handle spalling repairs in Hollywood
When a Hollywood report finds conditions that threaten life, health or safety, the owner has 180 days from the report date to obtain the permits. We use that window to settle the repair scope and contractor, so the permit application goes in with drawings that match the engineer's findings.[1]
Permits in Hollywood
- City of Hollywood Building Safety Program: 25-Year or Older Building Safety Program notices and filings in Hollywood
When is spalling structural?
The statute excludes surface imperfections such as cracks, distortion, sagging, deflection, leaks and peeling finishes from substantial structural deterioration unless the licensed engineer or architect performing the inspection decides they are a sign of it. That professional judgment decides whether Phase 2 testing is required.[4]
What a proper spalling repair involves
- Sounding the area to find delaminated concrete beyond what is visibly broken
- Removing concrete behind the steel so new material can bond around it
- Cleaning, treating or replacing corroded reinforcing steel as the engineer specifies
- Repair mortar or concrete, then coatings or sealants to slow water and salt getting back in
What to do while you wait for repairs
If pieces are falling, tell the engineer and keep people away from the area below. The engineer may recommend netting, barricades or shoring until the repair is done.
| Topic | Rule in Hollywood | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal rule | Hollywood inspects buildings at 25 years and every 10 years after, under its 25-Year or Older Building Safety Program. | City of Hollywood |
| Notice | Hollywood's page gives 90 days from the notice to complete the inspection. | City of Hollywood |
| Fees | Hollywood charges a $300 administrative fee to review the reports. | City of Hollywood |
| Notice | After Surfside the city re-issued its certified letters and set up a Recertification Taskforce. | City of Hollywood |
Frequently asked questions
Does salt air change the inspection schedule in Hollywood?
Hollywood runs the 25-Year or Older Building Safety Program under Broward County's administrative provisions and BORA guidelines. Buildings are inspected at 25 years and at 10-year intervals after that, whether they face the beach or sit inland. Spalling starts when moisture and chlorides reach the steel, so early repair keeps the scope small.
How long do we have to pull repair permits in Hollywood?
For conditions that threaten life, health or safety, 180 days from the report date.
Does the Hollywood inspection cover balconies and garages?
The BORA policy the city follows includes balconies, elevated decks and attached seawalls, and says parking garages and guardrails are not exempt.
Sources
- Building Safety Inspection Program, City of Hollywood, City of Hollywood. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Milestone Inspection Reporting Data 2024 and 2025, Report 26-04, July 2026, Florida Legislature, OPPAGA. Accessed October 27, 2026.
- 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.
- s. 553.899, Florida Statutes, Online Sunshine, Florida Legislature. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Building Safety Inspection Program, City of Fort Lauderdale, City of Fort Lauderdale. Accessed October 28, 2026.
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