Structural recertification in Miami
The structural half of your county recertification.
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We arrange and coordinate structural recertification for condo and co-op associations in Miami, working to the rules of the City of Miami Building Department 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
Structural recertification in Miami is the sealed structural half of the local program, prepared by an engineer who meets the local qualification rules. Threshold buildings need separate structural and electrical engineers under the county guidelines. City of Miami reports go in through iBuild and ProjectDox under set file names such as RC-S and RC-E.
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Structural reports in Miami
- For threshold buildings, the county guidelines the city applies call for separate structural and electrical engineers, and the structural engineer shows proof of structural specialization.
- Buildings built in 1982, 1983 or 1984 that show as overdue cannot use the city's online process and have to contact the recertification team directly.
- The city says to expect a response in about six weeks, and takes questions at buildingrecertifications@miamigov.com or (305) 416-1177.
- County Code s. 8C-6 guardrails apply where a parking lot borders a canal, lake or other body of water, so bayfront and riverfront lots should check this item early; missing guardrails need a permit before the packet can close.
- Once a report is filed, the owner has 60 days to obtain the repair permits it calls for without a violation being issued.
How we handle structural recertification in Miami
The City of Miami runs its own recertification desk under the county code, with firm mechanics. File types are named, overdue buildings from 1982 to 1984 cannot file online, there is a single paid extension, and the 60-day permit window opens as soon as the report is in. We assemble the filing set with the engineer so it goes in complete the first time.[2]
Permits in Miami
- City of Miami Building Department, Unsafe Structures Services: Recertification and milestone filings, extensions and repair permits inside city limits
Who may sign it
- Miami-Dade threshold buildings: a qualified structural engineer, with a self-qualification letter and proof of structural specialisation
- Miami Beach threshold buildings (over 3 stories or 50 feet, or large assembly): a Florida-licensed structural engineer
- Miami Beach non-threshold buildings: an architect or engineer
Filing in the City of Miami
The City of Miami takes reports through iBuild and ProjectDox with strict file names (RC-S for structural). Buildings built in 1982, 1983 or 1984 shown as overdue cannot use the online process. Filing the report gives 60 days to obtain repair permits without a violation.[2]
Structural glazing on threshold buildings
Miami-Dade requires structural glazing recertification every 5 years for threshold buildings, with a fee of $380.90.[1]
| Topic | Rule in Miami | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Filing | City of Miami reports go in through iBuild and ProjectDox under set file names such as RC-S and RC-E. | City of Miami |
| First inspection | Under the county schedule the city applies, coastal condos built from 1998 are due at 25 years and most other buildings from 1993 at 30. | Miami-Dade County |
| Repairs | Miami-Dade accounted for 23 of Florida's 24 unsafe or uninhabitable findings in 2025. | OPPAGA 26-04 |
| Extensions | The city grants a single $500 extension, and only when it is requested before the due date. | City of Miami |
Frequently asked questions
Who can sign the structural report in Miami?
For threshold buildings, the county guidelines the city applies call for separate structural and electrical engineers, and the structural engineer shows proof of structural specialization. Ask each firm in writing which engineer will seal the report.
Do we file with Miami-Dade County or the City of Miami?
Buildings inside City of Miami limits file with the city through iBuild and ProjectDox. The county handles unincorporated Miami-Dade.
How long does the City of Miami take to respond?
The city says about six weeks after the report is submitted.
Sources
- Recertification (Miami-Dade County Building), Miami-Dade County. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Get a Building Recertification (City of Miami), City of Miami. Accessed October 27, 2026.
- Milestone Inspection Reporting Data 2024 and 2025, Report 26-04, July 2026, Florida Legislature, OPPAGA. Accessed October 27, 2026.
- s. 553.899, Florida Statutes, Online Sunshine, Florida Legislature. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Building Recertification, City of Miami Beach, City of Miami Beach. Accessed October 28, 2026.
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