Waterproofing and sealants in Hollywood

Keep water out of the concrete, and budget for it in your SIRS.

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We arrange and coordinate waterproofing and sealants 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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The short answer

Waterproofing and sealants keep water and salt out of Hollywood concrete, and the SIRS treats waterproofing and exterior painting as a reserve item. 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.

Last updated October 28, 2026

Waterproofing work in Hollywood

Mid-rise and high-rise condominiums along a wide beachfront promenade in Hollywood, Florida

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.
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.

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How we handle waterproofing and sealants 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]

High-rise condominium roof half stripped to the deck and half covered with new white membrane, with rolls of membrane on pallets

Permits in Hollywood

City of Hollywood Building Safety Program: 25-Year or Older Building Safety Program notices and filings in Hollywood

Where waterproofing matters most

Condo balcony deck with a fresh grey waterproof coating and glass railing overlooking the ocean

Balcony and walkway traffic coatings
Sealant at windows, doors, railing posts and expansion joints
Garage deck membranes and drains
Facade coatings and painting
Roof membranes, which are a separate SIRS item

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Planning it with restoration

Waterproofing is usually cheapest done straight after concrete repairs, while scaffolds and swing stages are already up. Ask the engineer to include coating and sealant specifications in the repair documents.

Impact-resistant sliding glass doors and windows opening onto a condo balcony above the ocean

Waterproofing and sealants in Hollywood: the local rules at a glance
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

From the official pages, read 28 October 2026. Confirm dates with the City of Hollywood Building Division. Sources: City of Hollywood, Building Safety Inspection Program, City of Hollywood; Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (copy linked from the City of Fort Lauderdale BSIP page), Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Policy #05-05, Building Safety Inspection Program (effective 9 August 2024). Last updated October 28, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Does waterproofing belong in the reserve plan 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. Waterproofing and exterior painting are SIRS items under s. 718.112(2)(g), so the work belongs in the reserve schedule.

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.
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. 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.
Building Safety Inspection Program, City of Fort Lauderdale, City of Fort Lauderdale. Accessed October 28, 2026.

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