Electrical recertification and thermography in Tampa
The electrical report county recertification requires.
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The short answer
The Tampa program asks for a structural inspection, but electrical systems are one of the items every SIRS must cover under s. 718.112(2)(g), so boards still need a sound electrical survey. Tampa's program page is structural only and lists no electrical or parking lot report. Tampa requires milestone inspections under City Code s. 5-110.9 at 30 years and every 10 years after.
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Electrical reports in Tampa
- Tampa's program page describes a structural inspection only. It lists no electrical report, thermography, parking lot certificate or balcony form.
- Reports are filed in Accela Citizen Access, where a registered user applies for an RCT record, and each report must be performed, signed and sealed by a Florida design professional.
- Phase I must be completed within 180 days after the owners receive the city's written notice under s. 5-110.9.8.
How we handle electrical recertification in Tampa
The 40-year recertification belongs to Miami-Dade and Broward. In Tampa the local requirement is the milestone inspection under City Code s. 5-110.9, a structural inspection filed in Accela, and the city's page asks for no electrical or parking lot report. Boards that want those systems reviewed usually do it as part of the SIRS or their own maintenance planning.[1][3][4]
Permits in Tampa
- City of Tampa Construction Services: Milestone notices, RCT filings in Accela and repair permits
What the electrical report covers
The professional inspects the building's electrical systems listed in the county's recertification guidelines and reports deficiencies that need repair. Larger systems also get infrared thermography, which uses a thermal camera to spot overheating connections. Ask the engineer which items your building's system size requires.[3][6]
City of Miami filing names
- RC-S: structural report
- RC-E: electrical report
- RC-C and RC-PHO: the further files the city names in its filing guide
| Topic | Rule in Tampa | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Local program | Tampa requires milestone inspections under City Code s. 5-110.9 at 30 years and every 10 years after. | City of Tampa |
| Notice | Tampa asks buildings that were not notified to contact the city directly. | City of Tampa |
| Repairs | Tampa's page sets no repair deadline of its own, so the state 365-day rule governs. | City of Tampa |
| Contact | Tampa Construction Services takes milestone questions at (813) 274-3100, option 1. | City of Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Does Tampa require an electrical report or thermography?
Tampa's program page describes a structural inspection only. It lists no electrical report, thermography, parking lot certificate or balcony form. Infrared thermography finds hot connections before they fail, and it gives the reserve study a firmer view of the electrical system.
Does Tampa use the 25-year coastal rule?
The city's page shows a 30-year trigger and no 25-year coastal rule.
How do we file a milestone report in Tampa?
Through Accela Citizen Access, where a registered user applies for an RCT record. The report is performed, signed and sealed by a Florida design professional.
Sources
- Condo milestone inspections, City of Tampa Construction Services, City of Tampa. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- s. 553.899, Florida Statutes, Online Sunshine, Florida Legislature. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Recertification (Miami-Dade County Building), Miami-Dade County. 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.
- Get a Building Recertification (City of Miami), City of Miami. Accessed October 27, 2026.
- Building Recertification, City of Miami Beach, City of Miami Beach. Accessed October 28, 2026.
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