The Clock Is Ticking: Understanding Your Deadline
Following structural safety reforms after the 2021 Surfside collapse, Miami-Dade County eliminated the old 40-year recertification window in favor of the current 25 and 30-year tiers. Once your official Notice of Required Inspection is issued, you have exactly 90 days to submit a sealed engineering report. Missing this deadline can lead to code enforcement penalties up to $10,000, liens, or unsafe structure postings.
The recertification report must cover both structural and electrical systems, signed and sealed by a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect. Buildings with electrical services rated 400 amperes or greater also require an infrared thermography inspection as part of the electrical review.
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- Who it applies to: Most commercial and residential buildings over roughly 3,500 square feet in Miami-Dade County, reaching the applicable age threshold
- First inspection: 25 or 30 years, depending on building classification and location
- Repeat inspections: Every 10 years after the first
- Deadline after notice: 90 days from the Notice of Required Inspection to submit the sealed report
- What’s reviewed: Structural and electrical systems, including infrared thermography for larger electrical services
- Who signs it: A Florida-licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect
- Consequences of missing the deadline: Code enforcement penalties up to $10,000, liens, or unsafe structure postings
Why Owners Choose Us for Recertification
- Fast Turnaround: We understand the 90-day clock starts the moment your notice arrives, and we prioritize recertification cases accordingly.
- Fully Licensed Team: Every report is signed and sealed by a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect, compliant with current BORA guidelines.
- Repair Coordination: If the inspection identifies needed repairs, we help you understand the permit process and get the follow-up inspection scheduled so your recertification stays on track.
Our licensed team has served Miami-Dade property owners since 2008. Call 305-910-1171 to start your recertification before the 90-day clock runs out.