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BROWARD COUNTY

BUILDING SAFETY

INSPECTION

PROGRAM

• Broward County Building Safety Inspection Program -

Yearly Schedule - Page 

• Broward County Building Safety Inspection Program -

Summary - Page 

• Broward County Administrative Provisions from Chapter I

Florida Building Code - Section 1.1 Building Safety

Inspection Program . Page 5 & 5.85a

• Building Inspection Safety Program (BORA Policy #

5-05) Pages 5.86 & 5.87

• Building Safety Inspection Report Form &Guidelines

STRUCTURAL (BORA Policy # 05-05) Pages, 5.88 &

5.88a-l

• Building Safety Inspection Report Form & Guidelines

ELECTRICAL (BORA Policy # 05-05) Pages 5.89 & 5.89

a-g

• Building Collapse Photos - Pages 5.90 & 5.90 a-b

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Amended 03/15/12

Amended 03/14/13

Amended 01/09/20

Amended 03/15/12

Amended 03/14/13

Amended 01/09/20

BROWARD COUNTY BUILDING SAFETY

INSPECTION PROGRAM YEARLY SCHEDULE

• JUNE (Preceding the specified calendar year)

Board of Rules and Appeals obtains building data

from Property Appraisers Office and forwards it to

each city.

• JUNE – AUGUST

Building Officials must notify property owners whose

buildings are subject to the Safety Inspection Program for

the specified calendar year.

• SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER – NOVEMBER (No later than)

90 day period for property owners to return structural

and electrical check list to the City/County

• DECEMBER through MAY (No later than)

180 day period of time for those buildings requiring

structural or electrical repairs to complete the work.

SCHEDULE STARTING IN JUNE 2014

BROWARD COUNTY BUILDING SAFETY

INSPECTION PROGRAM PROGRAM SUMMARY

The 40 year and older Broward County Building Safety Inspection Program was created in 2005 and has

become effective throughout Broward County in January 2006. Modeled after Miami-Dade County’s

program, which was established in the mid 1970s, Broward’s program calls for structural and electrical

safety inspections for buildings 40 years old or older and every ten years thereafter. One and two family

dwellings, U.S Gov-ernment, State of Florida buildings, schools under the jurisdiction of the B.C. School

Board, and buildings built on Indian Reservations are exempt from this program. Miami-Dade County’s

effort exempts other buildings under 2,000 square feet while the Broward County program excludes all

buildings under 3,500 square feet. Both Counties have had instances of structural building failures. By

having such a program in effect both counties are minimizing the possibilities of future building failure

and will be better prepared for hurricane winds.

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Enclosed are checklists andguidelines for buildings to be inspected for structural integrity and electrical safety.

State licensed architects and engineers will be hired by private building owners to do the safety inspection.

The local government has the authority to establish a fee to review the Safety Inspection Reports.

The Building Department will review the reports submitted to verify that if the inspecting agency has deemed

the structural and electrical systems as safe. If any deficiency is noted, the building department shall follow

the guidelines of Policy #05-05 (copy attached).

 Each June ( preceding the specified calendar year) a list of buildings meeting the program requirements

are provided

Building Officials from

database

that th

e Board of Rules and Appeals obtains from the County

Property Appraiser’s Office. The program is then to be administrated by the City Building Department or the

County Building Department and a notification letter is sent. (Please see Page 5.83)

 The owner of a building or structure shall then furnish within 90 days the required Safety Inspection

forms

to the Building Official prepared by an engineer or architect. In the event that repairs are

necessary, the owner has 180 days from the date of the building inspection report in which to correct

the structural and electrical deficiencies that pose an immediate threat to life safety. Repairs that are

incidental and non-life threatening can be completed at a later date. 

Amended 3-14-13

Amended 01-09-20

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2. Remove the construction materials from the top of the

structure and fasten down to the ground; or

3. Remove the construction materials from the job site; or

4. Store the construction materials inside an enclosed struc-

ture.

110.13.3 From June 1 to November 30 of each calendar year

(the National Weather Service designated hurricane season),

building materials shall be loaded on a roof no earlier than

twenty (20) working days prior to the permanent installation

of those materials.

110.13.4 After winds of hurricane velocity are experienced

and have subsided, the Building Official shall investigate to

determine if damage has occurred to buildings or other struc-

tures. The Building Official will list each structure which has

suffered damage in excess of 25%.

110.13.5 No building or other structure or assembly or part

thereof, which was damaged or collapsed; out of plumb or line

shall be repaired or altered, or otherwise returned to its origi-

nal position, without inspection and approval by the Building

Official.

110.13.6 When conducting emergency damage assessments,

the Building Official shall complete the Broward County

Emergency Management Division Unsafe Structures Report-

ing Form. The reports can be faxed, emailed, or if necessary,

telephoned in to the numbers prescribed on the form within

forty-eight (48) hours of a building being posted as unsafe and

a secondary report shall be submitted when the building is

deemed safe, also within forty-eight (48) hours. The reporting

form will be approved by both the Emergency Management

Division and BORA.

110.13.7 Upon notification to the Building Official the owner

shall retain the services of a licensed contractor who will be

granted an emergency permit to secure, brace and perform

any service required to make the structure safe. The contractor

will be permitted to erect shoring and barricades as required

to assure life safety. The Building Official will investigate to

assure that the damaged structure is safe and that electrical

service has been disconnected. The Building Official will then

determine that the structure can be repaired or demolished per

Section 105.22 of this Code.

110.13.8 Within 30 days of the Building Official’s determi-

nation, either a drawing indicating the reconstruction shall be

submitted for a permit per Section 105, or a permit for demo-

lition will be issued to a licensed Demolition Contractor pur-

suant to Section 105.22 of this Code.

110.13.9 Physical damage occurring to meter troughs, risers

and masts, weather-heads and associated electrical equipment

on the exterior portion of residential structures shall be re-

paired by a qualified electrical contractor. Upon completion

of said repairs:

110.13.9.1 Contractor shall tag the completed work with

appropriate identification including Customer Name,

Customer Address, brief description of repair, Contractor

Name, Contractor License Number and Contractor phone

number for Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and

inspecting authorities. Tag and text shall be durable and

weather resistant.

110.13.9.2 FPL may, upon acknowledging the tag, recon-

nect the electrical service without inspection by the in-

specting authorities. FPL shall take due care to ensure

safety before energizing the service.

110.13.9.3 Contractor shall obtain permits after the fact

within thirty days of the occurrence.

110.13.9.4 Florida Power & Light Co. shall record and

submit to individual inspecting authorities a list of elec-

trical service reconnections and locations within 30 days

after the emergency or crisis conditions have subsided.

110.13.10 During the emergency period, as proclaimed by

the Governor, the Building Official may accept inspection

reports as outlined in Section 110.11 Special Inspector, for

structural portions, including qualified Engineers or Archi-

tects for electrical, mechanical and plumbing inspections.

110.13.11 During the emergency period, as proclaimed by

the Governor, the Building Official may at his or her option

allow an Architect or an Engineer, or their duly authorized

representative to perform required re-roofing inspections.

The Architect or Engineer shall submit sealed inspection

reports to the Building Official.

110.14 Storm Shutter Placement during Hurricane Season.

110.14.1 After the termination of such periods of time that

had been designated by the National Weather Service as be-

ing a hurricane watch or warning, hurricane protective de-

vices installed on occupied buildings which impede re-

quired egress or required light and ventilation shall be re-

moved within 15 days.

110.15 Building Safety Inspection Program. BORA has estab-

lished a building safety inspection program for buildings and

structures that have been in existence for a period of 40 years or

longer. BORA by written policy shall establish the guidelines and

criteria which will be the minimum requirements for the Building

Safety Inspection Program. The Building Official shall enforce the

uilding safety inspection Program. U. S. Government buildings,

State of Florida buildings, buildings built on Indian Reservations,

Schools buildings under the jurisdiction of the Broward County

School Board, and One and Two Family Dwellings are exempt

from this program.

Exceptions:

All single family residences, duplexes and minor structures de-

fined as buildings or structure in any occupancy group having a

gross floor area less than 3,500 square feet.

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In order to implement the new Building Safety Inspection Program

in an orderly manner to clear a backlog of buildings needing in-

spection, implementation shall proceed as follows:

1. 40 year or older buildings of 11,000 square feet or

more – compliance in calendar year 2006

2. 40 year or older buildings 7,000 square feet or more –

compliance no later than calendar year 2007

3. 40 year or older building 5,500 square feet or more –

compliance no later than calendar year 2008

4. 40 year or older buildings 4,650 square feet or more –

compliance no later than calendar year 2009

5. 40 year or older buildings 3,800 square feet or more –

compliance no later than calendar year 2010

6. 40 year or older buildings 3,500 square feet or more –

compliance no later than calendar year 2011

Subsequent building inspections shall be required at ten (10) year

intervals -Section 110.15 Effective January 1, 2006, regardless of

when the inspection report for same is finalized or filed. Any

buildings or structures not otherwise excluded as set forth herein

shall be inspected at the same time as the initial 40 year inspection

of the building and shall be re-inspected in accordance with the

schedule for the building.

SECTION 111

CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY AND COMPLETION

111.1 Certificate of Occupancy

111.1.1 Use and Occupancy. No building or structure shall

be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy

classification of a building or structure or nature or use or por-

tion thereof shall be made until the Building Official has is-

sued a Certificate of Occupancy there for as provided herein.

Said certificate shall not be issued until all required electrical,

gas, mechanical, plumbing and fire protection systems, and

provisions of FFPC have been inspected for compliance with

the technical codes and other applicable laws and ordinances

and released by the Building Official. Issuance of a certificate

of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a vio-

lation of the provisions of this Code or of other ordinances of

the jurisdiction.

Exception: Certificates of occupancy are not required for

work exempt from permits under Section 105.2.

111.2 Certificate Issued. Upon completion of construction of a

building or structure and installation of electrical, fire protection,

gas, mechanical and plumbing systems in accordance with the

technical codes, reviewed plans and/or specifications, and after the

Building Official or his or her duly authorized representative finds

no violations of the provisions of this Code or other laws that are

enforced by the governmental AHJ, and after the final inspection,

the Building Official shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy that

contains the following:

1. The building permit number.

2. The address of the structure.

3. The name and address of the owner.

4. A description of that portion of the structure for which the

certificate is issued.

5. A statement that the described portion of the structure has

been inspected for compliance with the requirements of

this Code for the occupancy and division of occupancy and

the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.

6. For buildings and structures in flood hazard areas, a state-

ment that documentation of the as-built lowest floor ele-

vation has been provided and is retained in the records of

the department of building safety.

7. The name of the Building Official.

8. The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.

9. The use and occupancy, in accordance with the provisions

of FBC Building Chapter 3.

10. The type of construction as defined in FBC Building

Chapter 6.

11. The design occupant load and the number of persons for

each floor, and the allowable load live or dead per square

foot for each floor in accordance with the provisions of

this Code.

12. If an automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether the

sprinkler system is required.

13. Any special stipulations and conditions of the building

permit.

111.3 Temporary/Partial Certificate of Occupancy.

111.3.1 The Building Official is authorized to issue a Tem-

porary Certificate of Occupancy before the completion of

the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such

portion or portions shall be occupied safely providing the

building to be occupied has, to the satisfaction of the Build-

ing Official, met all the code provisions related to sanitary

facilities, electric service, means of egress, fire resistive

separation, structural adequacy, and life safety require-

ments as found in the FBC, Fire Protection Provisions of

this Code

and FFPC for the use of a building for a period of

up to ninety days.

111.3.2 The Temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be

issued for a period to 90 days and up to an additional 90

days if a request is made in writing to the Building Official

prior to the expiration of the initial Temporary Certificate

of Occupancy but under no circumstances can any Tempo-

rary Certificate of Occupancy exceed 180 days. In the event

the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy has expired, the

electric service may be disconnected, upon written notice

by Certified Mail or hand delivery to the owner or tenant

and a copy forwarded to the Public Service Corporation or

agency providing service to the building or structure, pur-

suant to Section 112.2 of this Code. The building shall not

be occupied until a new certificate of occupancy is ob-

tained.

111.3.3 Partial Certificate of Occupancy. A Partial Cer-

tificate of Occupancy may be issued by the Building Offi-

cial for portions of a building providing such portions com-

ply with the requirements for a Certificate of Occupancy,

and the portions of the building are isolated from the por-

tions in which construction activities are continuous. Areas

not included in the Partial Certificate of Occupancy shall

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Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Policy # 05-05

Effective: 01/01/06

Amended 06/09/06

Amended 04/02/09

Amended 03/15/12

Amended Effective 10/20/14

Amended Effective 01/09/20

Subject: Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals – Building Safety Inspection Program

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Section 110.15 of the Broward County Administrative Provisions of the Florida Building Code has established a Building

Safety Inspection Program.

The procedures established herein are the basic guidelines for the Building Safety Inspection program.

The requirements contained in the Florida Building Code, covering the maintenance of buildings, shall apply to all buildings

and/or structures now existing or hereafter erected. All buildings and/or structures and all parts thereof shall be maintained in a

safe condition, and all devices or safeguards that are required by the Florida Building Code shall be maintained in good

working order. Electrical wiring, apparatus and equipment, and installations for light heat or power and low voltage systems as

are required and/or regulated by the Building Code, now existing or hereinafter installed, shall be maintained in a safe

condition and all devices and safeguards maintained in good working order.

These guidelines shall not be construed as permitting the removal or non-maintenance of any existing

devices or safeguards unless authorized by the Building Official.

Building Safety Inspection of buildings / structures and components:

For the purpose of these guidelines, Building Safety Inspection shall be construed to mean the requirement for specific

inspection of existing buildings and structures and furnishing the Building Official with a written report of such inspection as

prescribed herein.

A (1). Inspection procedures shall conform, in general, to the minimum inspection procedural guidelines as issued by the Board

of Rules and Appeals. This inspection is for the sole purpose of identifying structural and electrical deficiencies of the building

or structure that pose immediate threat to life safety. This inspection is not to determine if the condition of an existing

building is in compliance with the current edition of the Florida Existing Building Code or the National Electrical Code.

(2). Such inspection shall be for the purpose of determining the structural & electrical condition of the building or structure to

the extent reasonably possible of any part, material or assembly of a building or structure which affects the safety of

such building or structure and/or which supports any dead or designed live load, and the general condition of its electrical

systems pursuant to the Building Code.

(3). The inspecting professional shall have a right of entry into all areas he/she deems necessary to comply with the program.

(4). The Building Official shall ensure that the owner(s) (or their duly authorized representative(s)) of all buildings requiring

inspection under these guidelines file the necessary documentation to confirm compliance with the guidelines set forth herein.

B (1). All buildings, except single-family residences, duplexes and minor buildings or structures as defined in (C), shall

be recertified in the manner described below where such buildings or structures have been in existence for forty (40)

years or longer, as determined by the Building Official, who shall at such time issue a Notice of Required Inspection to the

building owner.

(2). Subsequent Building Safety Inspections shall be required at ten (10) year intervals from the date of the 40th anniversary of

existence of buildings or structures regardless of when the inspection report for same is finalized or filed. Any buildings

or structures not otherwise excluded as set forth herein shall be inspected at the same time as the initial Safety Inspection

of the building and shall be re-inspected in accordance with the schedule for the building. Buildings that

the original Safety Inspection dates are specified in the exception to 110.15 (2011 and earlier) shall have the 10

year re-inspections scheduled starting 10 years following the date schedule shown in the exceptions to 110.15.

(3). In

the event a building is determined to be structurally

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ten (10) years from that time, or age forty (40), whichever is the longer period of time.

C. Minor buildings or structures shall, for the purpose of this subsection, be defined as buildings or structures in any occupancy

group having a gross area of 3,500 sq. ft. or less. Any building or structure which houses, covers, stores or maintains any

support features, materials or equipment necessary for the operation of all or part of the primary structure, or operation of any

feature located upon the real property, shall not be considered a minor building and shall be subject to inspection as otherwise

set forth herein. Also included in the Safety Inspection Program are elevated decks, docks, parking garages and guardrails.

D (1). The owner of a building or structure subject to Building Safety Inspection shall furnish, or cause to be furnished, within

ninety (90) days of Notice of Required Building Safety Inspection, the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Building

Safety Inspection Certification Form to the Building Official, prepared by a Professional Engineer or Architect registered in the

State of Florida, certifying that each such building or structure is structurally and electrically safe, or has been made

structurally and electrically safe for the specified use for continued occupancy, in conformity with the minimum inspection

procedural guidelines as issued by the Board of Rules and Appeals.

(2). Such written report shall bear the date, seal and signature of the certifying Engineer or Architect.

(3). Such Engineer or Architect shall undertake such assignments only where qualified by training and experience in the

specific technical field involved in the inspection and report.

(4). Such report shall indicate the manner and type of inspection forming the basis for the report and description of any matters

identified as requiring remedial action.

(5). In the event that repairs or modifications are found to be necessary resulting from the Building Safety Inspection Report,

the owner shall have a total of 180 days from the date of the Building Safety Inspection Report, unless otherwise specified by

the Building Official in accordance with Florida Building Code Section 110.15(Broward County Administrative Code), in which

to correct the structural and electrical deficiencies. Once the corrections have been completed a Professional Engineer, or

Registered

Architect shall re-inspect the areas noted on the original report and shall provide the building owner a signed and sealed letter

stating the corrections have all been completed. The building owner shall submit that letter to the Building Official. For

deficiencies that cannot be corrected within 180 days, the time frame may be extended when a time frame is specified by

the Professional Engineer of Registered Architect and approved by the Building Official. Such extension shall be contingent

on maintaining an active building permit as specified in Florida Building Code Section 115015 (Broward County Administrative

Code).

E (1). In the event an owner fails to submit the Building Safety Inspection Program report the governing authority shall elect

the choice of either a Special Magistrate or Code Enforcement Board as set forth under Florida Statutes Sec. 162, et. al.,

to conduct a hearing to address such failure. In the event an owner fails to comply with repair or modification

requirements as determined from the Building Safety Inspection Report as set forth herein the structure may be deemed to be

unsafe and unfit for occupation. Such findings shall be reviewed by the Building Official and may be sent to the Special

Magistrate, Code Enforcement Board or Unsafe Structures Board, as appropriate.

* The Florida Existing Building Code will specify whether the repairs or modification can be made under the code in effect

when the building was originally permitted or the code currently in effect.

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GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

SCOPE OF STRUCTURAL INSPECTION

The fundamental purpose of the required inspection and report is to confirm in reasonable fashion that the

building or structure under consideration is safe for continued use under the present occupancy. As implied

by the title of this document, this is a recommended procedure, and under no circumstances are these

minimum recommendations intended to supplant proper professional judgment.

Such inspection shall be for the purpose of determining the general structural condition of the building or

structure to the extent reasonably possible of any part, material or assembly of a building or structure which

affects the safety of such building or structure and/or which supports any dead or designed live load, and

the general condition of its electrical systems pursuant to the Building Code.

In general, unless there is obvious overloading, or significant deterioration of important structure elements

there is little need to verify the original design. It is obvious that this has been “time tested’ if still offering

satisfactory performance. Rather, it is of importance that the effects of time with respect to deterioration of

the original construction materials be evaluated. It will rarely be possible to visually examine all concealed

construction, nor should such be generally necessary. However, a sufficient number of typical structure

members should be examined to permit reasonable conclusions to be drawn.

Visual Examination will, in most cases, be considered adequate when executed systematically. The visual

examination must be conducted throughout all habitable and non-habitable areas of the building, as

deemed necessary by the inspecting professional to establish compliance. Surface imperfections such as

cracks, distortion, sagging, excessive deflections, significant misalignment, signs of leakage, and peeling

of finishes should be viewed critically as indications of possible difficulty.

Testing Procedures and quantitative analysis will not generally be required for structural members or

systems except for such cases where visual examination has revealed such need, or where apparent

loading conditions may be critical.

Manual Procedures such as chipping small areas of concrete and surface finishes for closer examinations

are encouraged in preference to sampling and/or testing where visual examination alone is deemed

insufficient. Generally, unfinished areas of buildings such as utility spaces, maintenance areas, stairwells

and elevator shafts should be utilized for such purposes. In some cases, to be held to a minimum, ceilings

or other construction finishes may have to be opened for selective examination of critical structural

elements. In that event, such locations should be carefully located to be least disruptive most easily

repaired, and held to a minimum. In an event, a sufficient number of structural members must be examined

to afford reasonable assurance that such are representative of the total structure.

Evaluating an existing structure for the effect of time, must take into account two, basic considerations;

movement of structural components with respect to each other, and deterioration of materials.

With respect to the former, volume change considerations, principally from ambient temperature changes,

and possible long time deflections, are likely to be most significant. Foundation movements will frequently

be of importance, usually settlement, although upward movement due to expansive soils actually may

occur. However, it is infrequent in this area. Older buildings on spread footings may exhibit continual, even

recent settlements if founded on deep unconsolidated fine grained or cohesive soils or from subterraneous

losses or movements from several possible causes.

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With very little qualification, such as rather rare chemically reactive conditions, deterioration of building

materials can only occur in the presence of moisture, largely to metals and their natural tendency to return

to the oxide state in the corrosive process.

In this marine climate, highly aggressive conditions exist year round. For most of the year, outside relative

humidity may frequently be about 90 or 95%, while within air-conditioned buildings, relative humidity will

normally be about 35 to 60%. Under these conditions moisture vapor pressures ranging from about 1/3 to

1/2 pounds per square inch will exist much of the time. Moisture vapor will migrate to lower pressure areas.

Common building materials such as stucco, masonry and even concrete, are permeable even with these

slight pressures. Since most of our local construction does not use vapor barriers, condensation will take

place within the enclosed walls of the building. As a result, deterioration is most likely adjacent to exterior

walls, or wherever else moisture or direct leakage has been permitted to penetrate the building shell.

Structural deterioration will always require repair. The type of repair, however, will depend on the

importance of the member in the structural system and degree of deterioration. Cosmetic type repairs may

suffice in certain non-sensitive members such as tie beams and columns, provided that the remaining sound

material is sufficient for the required function. For members carrying assigned gravity or other loads,

cosmetic type repairs will only be permitted if it can be demonstrated by rational analysis that the remaining

material, if protected from further deterioration can still perform its assigned function at acceptable stress

levels. Failing that, adequate repairs or reinforcement will be considered mandatory.

Written Reports shall be required attesting to each required inspection. Each such report shall note the

location of the structure, description of type of construction, and general magnitude of the structure, the

existence of drawings and location thereof, history of the structure to the extent reasonably known, and

description of the type and manner of the inspection, noting problem areas and recommending repairs, if

required to maintain structural integrity.

FOUNDATION:

If all of the supporting subterranean materials were completely uniform beneath a structure, with

no significant variations in grain size, density, moisture content or other mechanical properties; and if

dead load pressures were completely uniform, settlements would probably be uniform and of little

practical consequence. In the real world, however, neither is likely. Significant deviations from either of

these two idealism are likely to result in unequal vertical movements.

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Monolithic masonry, generally incapable of accepting such movements will crack. Such cracks are most

likely to occur at corners, and large openings. Since, in most cases, differential shears are involved, cracks

will typically be diagonal.

Small movements, in themselves, are most likely to be structurally important only if long term leakage

through fine cracks may have resulted in deterioration. In the event of large movements, continuous

structural elements such as floor and roof systems must be evaluated for possible fracture or loss of

bearing.

Pile foundations are, in general, less likely to exhibit such difficulties. Where such does occur, special

investigation will be required.

ROOFING SYSTEMS:

Sloping roofs, usually having clay or cement tiles, are of concern in the event that the covered membrane

may have deteriorated, or that the tiles may have become loose. Large deflections, if merely resulting from

deteriorated rafters or joists will be of greater importance. Valley Flashing, and Base Flashing at roof

penetration will also be matters of concern.

Flat roofs with built up membrane roofs will be similarly critical with respect to deflection considerations.

Additionally, since they will generally be approaching expected life limits at the age when

building recertification is required, careful examination is important. Blisters, wrinkling, alligatoring, and

loss of gravel are usually signs of difficulty. Punctures or loss of adhesion of base flashing,

coupled with loose counterflashing will also signify possible problems. Wind blown gravel, if excessive,

and the possibility of other debris, may result in pounding, which if permitted, may become critical.

MASONRY BEARING WALLS

Random cracking, or if discernible, definitive patterns of cracking, will of course, be of interest. Bulging,

sagging, or other signs of misalignment may also indicate related problems in other structural elements.

Masonry walls where commonly constructed of either concrete masonry remits or scored clay tile, may

have been constructed with either reinforced concrete columns tie beams, or lintels.

Steel bar joists are, of course, sensitive to corrosion. Most critical locations will be web member welds,

especially near supports, where shear stresses are high possible failure may be sudden, and without

warning.

Cold formed steel joists, usually of relatively light gage steel, are likely to be critically sensitive to corrosion,

and are highly dependent upon at least normal lateral support to carry designed loads. Bridging and the

floor or roof system itself, if in good condition, will serve the purpose.

Wood joists and rafters are most often in difficult from “dry rot”, or the presence of termites. The former (a

misnomer) is most often prevalent in the presence of sustained moisture or lack of adequate ventilation. A

member may usually be deemed in acceptable condition if a sharp pointed tool will penetrate no more than

about one eight of an inch under moderate hand pressure. Sagging floors will most often indicate problem

areas. Gypsum roof decks will usually perform satisfactorily except in the presence of moisture.

Disintegration of the material and the foam-board may result from sustained leakage. Anchorage of the

supporting bulb tees against uplift may also be of importance, with significant deterioration. Floor and roof

systems of case in place concrete with self centering reinforcing, such as paper backed mesh and rib-lath,

may be critical with respect to corrosion of the unprotected reinforcing. Loss of uplift anchorage on roof

decks will also be important if significant deterioration has taken place, in the event that dead loads are

otherwise inadequate for that purpose.

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STEEL FRAMING SYSTEM

Corrosion, obviously enough, will be the determining factor in the deterioration of structural steel. Most likely

suspect areas will be fasteners, welds, and the interface area where bearings are embedded in masonry.

Column bases may often be suspect in areas where flooding has been experienced, especially if salt water

has been involved.

Thin cracks may indicate only minor corrosion, requiring minor patching. Extensive spalling may indicate a

much more serious condition requiring further investigation.

Of most probable importance will be the vertical and horizontal cracks where masonry units abut tie

columns, or other frame elements such as floor slabs. Of interest here is the observation that although the

raw materials of which these masonry materials are made may have much the same mechanical properties

as the reinforced concrete framing, their actual behavior in the structure, however, is likely to differ with

respect to volume change resulting from moisture content, and variations in ambient thermal conditions.

Moisture vapor penetration, sometimes abetted by salt laden aggregate and corroding rebars, will usually

be the most common cause of deterioration. Tie columns are rarely structurally sensitive, and a fair amount

of deterioration may be tolerated before structural impairment becomes important. Usually, if rebar loss is

such that the remaining steel area is still about 0.0075 of the concrete area, structural repair will not be

necessary. Cosmetic type repair involving cleaning, and patching to effectively seal the member, may often

suffice. A similar approach may not be unreasonable for tie beams, provided they are not also serving as

lintels. In that event, a rudimentary analysis of load capability using the remaining actual rebar area, may

be required.

FLOOR AND ROOF SYSTEMS

Cast in place reinforced concrete slabs and/or beams and joists may often show problems due to

corroding rebars resulting from cracks or merely inadequate protecting cover of concrete. Patching

procedures will usually suffice where such damage has not been extensive. Where corrosion and

spalling has been extensive in structurally critical areas, competent analysis with respect to remaining

structural capacity, relative to actual supported loads, will be necessary. Type and extent or repair will be

dependent upon the results of such investigation.

Precast members may present similar deterioration conditions. End support conditions may be important.

Adequacy of bearing, indications of end shear problems, and restraint conditions are important, and should

be evaluated in at least a few typical locations.

CONCRETE FRAMING SYSTEMS

Concrete deterioration will, in most cases be similarly related to rebar corrosion possibly abetted by

the presence of salt-water aggregate or excessively permeable concrete. In this respect, honeycomb

areas may contribute adversely to the rate of deterioration. Columns are frequently most suspect.

Extensive honeycomb is most prevalent at the base of columns, where fresh concrete was permitted to

segregate, dropping into form boxes. This type of problem has been known to be compounded in areas

where flooding has occurred, especially involving salt water.

In spall areas, chipping away a few small loose samples of concrete may be very revealing. Especially,

since loose material will have to be removed even for cosmetic type repairs, anyway. Fairly reliable

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quantitative conclusions may be drawn with respect to the quality of the concrete. Even though our cement

and local aggregate are essentially derived from the same sources, cement will have a characteristically

dark grayish brown color in contrast to the almost white aggregate. A typically white, almost alabaster like

coloration will usually indicate reasonably good overall strength. The original gradation of aggregate can

be seen through a magnifying glass. Depending upon the structural importance of the specific location, this

type of examination may obviate the need for further testing if a value of 2000 psi to 2500 psi is sufficient

for required strength, in the event that visual inspection indicates good quality for the factors mentioned.

WINDOWS

Window condition is of considerable importance with respect to two considerations. Continued leakage may

have resulted in other adjacent damage and deteriorating anchorage may result in loss of the entire unit in

the event of severe wind storms short of hurricane velocity. Perimeter sealant, glazing, seals, and latches

should be examined with a view toward deterioration of materials and anchorage of units for inward as well

as outward (section) pressures, most importantly in high buildings.

WOOD FRAMING

Older wood framed structures, especially of the industrial type, are of concern in that long term deflections

may have opened important joints, even in the absence of deterioration. Corrosion of ferrous fasteners will

in most cases be obvious enough. Dry rot must be considered suspect in all sealed areas where ventilation

has been inhibited, and at bearings and at fasteners. Here too, penetration with a pointed tool greater

than about one eighth inch with moderate hand pressure, will indicate the possibility of further difficulty.

It is of importance to note that even in the absence of any observable deterioration, loading conditions must

be viewed with caution. Recognizing that there will generally be no need to verify the original design, since

it will have already been “time tested”, this premise has validity only if loading patterns and conditions

remain unchanged. Any material change in type and/or magnitude or loading in older buildings should be

viewed as sufficient jurisdiction to examine load carrying capability of the affected structural system.

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SCOPE OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTION

The purpose of the required inspection and report is to confirm with reasonable fashion that the

building or structure and all habitable and non-habitable areas, as deemed necessary by the

inspecting professional to establish compliance, are safe for continued use under present

occupancy. As mentioned before, this is a recommended procedure, and under no circumstances

are these minimum recommendations intended to supplant proper professional judgement.

ELECTRIC SERVICE

A description of the type of service supplying the building or structure must be provided, stating the size

of amperage, if three (3) phase or single (1) phase, and if the system is protected by fuses or breakers.

Proper grounding of the service should also be in good standing. The meter and electric rooms

should have sufficient clearance for equipment and for the serviceman to perform both work and

inspections. Gutters and electrical panels should all be in good condition throughout the entire building or

structure.

BRANCH CIRCUITS

Branch circuits in the building must all be identified and an evaluation of the conductors must be

performed. There should also exist proper grounding for equipment used in the building, such as an

emergency generator, or elevator motor.

CONDUIT RACEWAYS

All types of wiring methods present in the building must be detailed and individually inspected.

The evaluation of each type of conduit and cable, if applicable, must be done individually. The conduits

in the building should be free from erosion, and checked for considerable dents in the conduits that may

be prone to cause a short. The conductors and cables in these conduits should be chafe free, and their

currents not over the rated amount.

EMERGENCY LIGHTING

Exit signs lighting and emergency lighting, along with a functional fire alarm system must all be in

good working condition.

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DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE

a. Name on Title:

b. Street Address:

c. Legal Description:

d. Owner’s Name:

e. Owner’s Mailing Address:

f. Folio Number of Property on which Building is Located:

g. Building Code Occupancy Classification:

h. Present Use:

i. General Description, Type of Construction:

k.Addition Comments:

STRUCTURAL SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT FORM

This report has been based upon the minimum inspection guidelines for building safety inspection as listed in the Broward County Board

of Rules and Appeals’ Policy #05-05. To the best of my knowledge and ability, this report represents an accurate appraisal of the present

condition of the structure, based upon careful evaluation of observed conditions, to the extent reasonably possible

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Inspection Firm or Individual Name: _____________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________

Telephone Number:_________________________Te

Inspection Commenced Date:_________________ Inspection Completed Date: _________________

No Repairs Required Repairs are required as outlined in the attached inspection report

Licensed Professional,

ngineer/Architect Name: ____________________________________

License Number: ___________________________________________

I am qualified to practice in the discipline in which I am here

by signing,

ignature____________________________ Date:_________________

Square Footage:

Number of Stories:

j. Special Features:

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l. Additions to original structure:

2. PRESENT CONDITION OF STRUCTURE

a. General alignment (Note: good, fair, poor, explain if significant):

1. Bulging:

2. Settlement:

3. Deflections:

4. Expansion:

5. Contraction:

b. Portion showing distress (Note, beams, columns, structural walls, floor, roofs, other):

c. Surface conditions – describe general conditions of finishes, noting cracking, spalling, peeling, signs of moisture

penetration and stains:

d. Cracks – note location in significant members. Identify crack size as HAIRLINE if barely discernible; FINE if less than 1

mm in width; MEDIUM if between 1 and 2 mm width; WIDE if over 2 mm:

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e. General extent of deterioration – cracking or spalling of concrete or masonry, oxidation of metals; rot or borer attack

in wood:

f. Previous patching or repairs:

g. Nature of present loading indicate residential, commercial, other estimate magnitude:

3. INSPECTIONS

a. Date of notice of required inspection:

b. Date(s) of actual inspection:

c. Name and qualifications of individual submitting report:

d. Description of laboratory or other formal testing, if required, rather than manual or visual procedures:

e. Structural repair-note appropriate line:

1. None required:

2. Required (describe and indicate acceptance):

4. SUPPORTING DATA

a. __________________________________ sheet written data

b. __________________________________ photographs

c. __________________________________ drawin

gs or sketches

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5. MASONRY BEARING WALL = Indicate good, fair, poor on appropriate lines:

a. Concrete masonry units:

b. Clay tile or terra cota units:

c. Reinforced concrete tie columns:

d. Reinforced concrete tie beams:

e. Lintel:

f. Other type bond beams:

g. Masonry finishes -exterior:

1. Stucco:

2. Veneer:

3. Paint only:

4. Other (describe):

h. Masonry finishes - interior:

1. Vapor barrier:

2. Furring and plaster:

3. Paneling:

4. Paint only:

5. Other (describe):

i. Cracks:

1. Location – note beams, columns, other:

2. Description:

j. Spalling:

1. Location – note beams, columns, other:

2. Description:

k. Rebar corrosion-check appropriate line:

1. None visible:

2. Minor-patching will suffice:

3. Significant-but patching will suffice:

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4. Significant-structural repairs required:

l. Samples chipped out for examination in spall areas:

1. No:

2. Yes – describe color, texture, aggregate, general quality:

6. FLOOR AND ROOF SYSTEM

a. Roof:

1. Describe (flat, slope, type roofing, type roof deck, condition):

2. Note water tanks, cooling towers, air conditioning equipment, signs, other heavy equipment and condition of

support:

3. Note types of drains and scuppers and condition:

b. Floor system(s):

1. Describe (type of system framing, material, spans, condition):

c. Inspection – note exposed areas available for inspection, and where it was found necessary to open ceilings, etc. for

inspection of typical framing members:

7. STEEL FRAMING SYSTEM

a. Description:

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b. Exposed Steel- describe condition of paint and degree of corrosion:

c. Concrete or other fireproofing – note any cracking or spalling and note where any covering was removed for

inspection:

d. Elevator sheave beams and connections, and machine floor beams – note condition:

8. CONCRETE FRAMING SYSTEM

a. Full description of structural system:

b. Cracking:

1. Not significant:

2. Location and description of members affected and type cracking:

c. General condition:

d. Rebar corrosion – check appropriate line:

1. None visible:

2. Location and description of members affected and type cracking:

3. Significant but patching will suffice:

4. Significant – structural repairs required (describe):

e. Samples chipped out in spall areas:

1. No:

2. Yes, describe color, texture, aggregate, general quality:

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9. WINDOWS

a. Type (Wood, steel, aluminum, jalousie, single hung, double hung, casement, awning, pivoted, fixed, other):

b. Anchorage- type and condition of fasteners and latches:

c. Sealant – type of condition of perimeter sealant and at mullions:

d. Interiors seals – type and condition at operable vents:

e. General condition:

10. WOOD FRAMING

a. Type – fully describe if mill construction, light construction, major spans, trusses:

b. Note metal fitting i.e., angles, plates, bolts, split pintles, other, and note condition:

c. Joints – note if well fitted and still closed:

d. Drainage – note accumulations of moisture:

e. Ventilation – note any concealed spaces not ventilated:

f. Note any concealed spaces opened for inspection:

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT FORM

DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE

a. Name on Title:

b. Street Address:

c. Legal Description:

d. Owner's Name:

e. Owner's Mailing Address:

f. Folio Number of Property on which Building is Located:

g. Building Code Occupancy Classification:

h. Present Use:

i. General Description, Type of Construction:

k. Additional Comments:

Square Footage:

Number of Stories:

j. Special Features:

Inspection Firm or Individual Name: _____________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________

Telephone Number:_________________________

Inspection Commenced Date:_________________ Inspection Completed Date: _________________

No Repairs Required Repairs are required as outlined in the attached inspection report

Licensed Professional,

ngineer/Architect Name: ____________________________________

License Number: ___________________________________________

I am qualified to practice in the discipline in which I am here

by signing,

ignature____________________________ Date:_________________

This report has been based upon the minimum inspection guidelines for building safety inspection as listed in the Broward County

Board of Rules and Appeals’ Policy #05-05. To the best of my knowledge and ability, this report represents an accurate appraisal of the

present condition of the electrical system, based upon careful evaluation of observed conditions, to the extent reasonably possible

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MINIMUM GUIDELINES AND INFORMATION FOR RECERTIFICATION OF ELECTRICAL

SYSTEMS OF FORTY (40) YEAR STRUCTURES

1. ELECTRIC SERVICE

1. Size: Amperage Fuses Breakers

2. Phase: Three Phase Single Phase

3. Condition: Good Fair

Needs Repair

Comments:

2. METER AND ELECTRIC ROOM

1. Clearances: Good

Fair

Requires Correction

Comments:

3. GUTTERS

Location:

Good Requires Repair

Taps and Fill: Good Requires Repair

Comments:

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4. ELECTRICAL PANELS

Location: Good Needs Repair

1. Panel #(________)

Good Needs Repair

2. Panel #(________)

Good Needs Repair

3. Panel #(________)

Good Needs Repair

4. Panel #(________)

Good Needs Repair

5. Panel #(________)

Good Needs Repair

Comments:

5. BRANCH CIRCUITS:

1. Identified: Yes

Must be identified

2. Conductors: Good Deteriorated

Must be replaced

Comments:

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6. GROUNDING SERVICE:

Good Repairs Required

Comments:

7. GROUNDING OF EQUIPMENT:

Good Repairs Required

Comments:

8. SERVICE CONDUITS/RACEWAYS:

Good Repairs Required

Comments:

9. SERVICE CONDUCTOR AND CABLES:

Good Repairs Required

Comments:

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10. TYPES OF WIRING METHODS:

Conduit Raceways: Good Repairs Required

Conduit PVC: Good

Repairs Required

NM Cable: Good Repairs Required

BX Cable: Good

Repairs Required

11. FEEDER CONDUCTORS:

Good Repairs Required

Comments:

12. EMERGENCY LIGHTING:

Good Repairs Required

Comments:

13. BUILDING EGRESS ILLUMINATION:

Good Repairs Required

Comments:

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14. FIRE ALARM SYSTEM:

Good Repairs Required

Comments:

15. SMOKE DETECTORS:

Good Repairs Required

Comments:

16. EXIT LIGHTS:

Good Repairs Required

Comments:

17. EMERGENCY GENERATOR:

Good Repairs Required

Comments:

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18. WIRING IN OPEN OR UNDER COVER PARKING GARAGE AREAS:

Good Repairs Required

Comments:

19. OPEN OR UNDERCOVER PARKING GARAGE AREAS AND EGRESS ILLUMINATION:

Good Repairs Required

Comments:

20. SWIMMING POOL WIRING:

Good Repairs Required

Comments:

21. WIRING TO MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT:

Good Repairs Required

Comments:

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22. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

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Federal Drug Administration Regional Office

Downtown Miami

Garage collapsed in August 1974

7 dead - 20 Injured

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1996

4111 South Ocean Drive,

Hollywood, Fl.

Balcony Collapse

2006

4564 El Mar Dr.

Lauderdale by the Sea, Fl.

Balcony Collapse

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