SIRS study in Hollywood
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We arrange and coordinate SIRS studies 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.
- Free, no-obligation proposal
- Inspections by Florida-licensed engineers and architects
- Milestone, SIRS and recertification deadlines
The short answer
A SIRS for a Hollywood 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, decks, garages and guardrails fall inside the BORA policy Hollywood follows. Hollywood inspects buildings at 25 years and every 10 years after, under its 25-Year or Older Building Safety Program.
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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 Hollywood
- 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.
- Broward's program began as a 40-year program, created in 2005 and in effect from January 2006, and calls for structural and electrical safety inspections.
- The BORA policy has the electrical safety report prepared by a Florida-licensed professional specializing in electrical design, on the BORA electrical form.
- Broward County, which includes Hollywood, reported 155 required Phase 2 milestone inspections in 2025.
How we handle SIRS studies in Hollywood
Because the Broward inspection covers electrical systems as well as structure, a recent Hollywood report already speaks to two of the items a SIRS must cover. We send the reserve professional the latest structural and electrical reports and any permits pulled for repairs so the study prices what the engineers found.[2][4]
Permits in Hollywood
- City of Hollywood Building Safety Program: 25-Year or Older Building Safety Program notices and filings in Hollywood
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 Hollywood | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Local program | 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 |
| Repairs | For conditions that threaten life or safety, permits are due within 180 days of the report. | 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
What should we give the reserve professional for a Hollywood SIRS?
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. The latest inspection reports and repair permits let the study start from what the engineers found.
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.
Is it 25 or 40 years in Hollywood?
The program started as Broward's 40-year program in 2005. The city now titles it the 25-Year or Older Building Safety Program and inspects buildings at 25 years and every 10 years after.
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 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.
- 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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