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30-year structural & electrical recertifications in Miami-Dade, 40-year in Broward. In-house licensed Professional Engineer and General Contractor — TruView seals the reports and files them with your building official.
30-Year Building Recertification
Miami-Dade County and Broward County both require qualifying buildings to be recertified once they reach a certain age. Miami-Dade buildings must be recertified at 30 years. Broward buildings must be recertified at 40 years. After the initial recertification, every qualifying building is re-inspected every 10 years for the remainder of its life.
The recertification requires two sealed reports: a structural inspection signed by a licensed Professional Engineer or architect, and an electrical inspection signed by a licensed electrical contractor or Professional Engineer. TruView performs both in-house. Our licensed PE and licensed General Contractor inspect the property, prepare the sealed reports, and file them with the building department on your behalf — no outside coordination required.
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Two Sealed Reports
A comprehensive inspection of the building's structural systems performed and sealed by TruView's in-house licensed Professional Engineer. Covers the structural frame, building envelope, concrete and spalling, parking structures, foundation, balconies, walkways, and the roof structure. The sealed report is filed directly with the building official.
A full electrical safety assessment performed and signed by TruView's in-house licensed General Contractor. Covers the main service, distribution panels, branch circuits, grounding and bonding, emergency lighting, and exit signage throughout the building. Issues are documented with photographs and clear remediation guidance.
Once both reports are completed and sealed, TruView files them directly with the Miami-Dade or Broward building department on your behalf. No back-and-forth with outside engineers. No association coordinating multiple vendors. One scope, one inspection visit, one delivered submission.
Every finding is documented with photographs and explained in plain language. Associations and owners can scope repair work efficiently, prioritize budget, and communicate clearly with unit owners and tenants about what was found and what comes next.
After the initial recertification, every qualifying building must be re-inspected every 10 years for the rest of its life. TruView maintains records on every building we recertify and notifies associations and property managers ahead of upcoming deadlines.
Reports are formatted for straightforward distribution to unit owners, board members, and property managers. Findings are summarized at the front of the report so non-technical readers can quickly understand what was inspected, what passed, and what requires attention.
Structural & Electrical Scope
All visible structural elements — columns, beams, slabs, shear walls, and load-bearing components — inspected for cracking, spalling, corrosion of embedded steel, deformation, and other indicators of structural distress.
Exterior walls, windows, cladding, sealants, and waterproofing inspected for deterioration and water-intrusion paths that accelerate hidden structural decay in coastal South Florida.
Concrete surfaces throughout the building inspected for spalling (concrete delamination), exposed rebar, carbonation, and chloride-induced corrosion — a high-risk finding in coastal Miami-Dade and Broward buildings.
Main service entrance, transformers, switchgear, distribution panels, and disconnects inspected for capacity, age, deterioration, code conformance, and identifiable hazards such as aluminum bus, double-tapped breakers, and corroded enclosures.
Branch circuit wiring, panel labeling, grounding and bonding, GFCI/AFCI protection in required locations, and the general condition of common-area electrical distribution inspected and documented.
Parking garage slabs, columns, beams, drainage, and waterproofing inspected for deterioration. Parking structures in coastal environments are among the highest-risk components because of chloride exposure from vehicles and drainage water.
Roof deck and structural roof framing assessed from the roof surface and accessible attic or penthouse spaces. Visible foundation components — slab edges, perimeter walls, and accessible footings — inspected for cracking, settlement, and erosion.
All elevated walking surfaces — balconies, walkways, breezeways, catwalks, and railings — inspected for spalling, corrosion of embedded steel, post-tension cable condition, and waterproofing integrity. Critical safety items in any older multi-story building.
Both structural and electrical reports prepared, sealed by the licensed PE and signed by the licensed GC, and filed with the Miami-Dade or Broward building department. A complete copy is delivered to the association or building owner for distribution.
Two County Programs
The recertification requirement varies slightly between Miami-Dade and Broward. Both programs require structural and electrical inspections sealed by licensed professionals — TruView handles both counties in-house.
Miami-Dade County shortened its building recertification trigger from 40 years to 30 years via a 2022 ordinance amending County Code §8-11(f), effective June 1, 2022, following the Surfside collapse. The 30-year threshold applies uniformly across the county — there is no separate coastal or inland trigger. After the initial recertification, every qualifying building is re-inspected every 10 years.
Broward County's Building Safety Inspection Program requires qualifying buildings to be recertified at 40 years of age, with re-inspections every 10 years thereafter. The program is countywide — coastal and inland buildings follow the same 40-year trigger. Each Broward municipality enforces the program through its local building department. TruView coordinates filings with the appropriate municipal office for every Broward recertification we complete.
Both counties take recertification compliance seriously. Buildings that miss their recertification deadline can be cited, fined, and in extreme cases ordered evacuated or closed by the local building official. Board members of non-compliant associations may also face personal liability exposure. If your building is at, past, or approaching its recertification deadline, contact TruView immediately to get on the schedule.
Custom Pricing
Every building is different. Pricing depends on building size, story count, parking structure complexity, and access requirements. Contact your regional TruView office for a custom quote that covers both the structural and electrical recertification reports.
40-year recertifications across all Broward municipalities.
Request a QuotePricing includes both the structural and electrical recertification reports, sealed by licensed professionals, and filed with the building department. If conditions are found that require correction, TruView returns to re-inspect after repairs are completed to finalize recertification.
Simple Process
Send TruView the building address, year of construction, story count, and approximate square footage. We confirm the recertification trigger, scope the work, and return a fixed quote for both reports — usually within one business day.
TruView coordinates with the association or property manager to schedule building access for the roof, parking structure, mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, and all common areas. Unit entry is typically not required for the recertification scope.
Our in-house licensed PE performs the structural inspection. Our in-house licensed GC performs the electrical inspection. Both are typically completed in one to two business days, documented with HD photographs throughout.
TruView prepares both sealed reports and files them directly with the Miami-Dade or Broward building department. A copy is delivered to the association or owner for board distribution. If repairs are required, we return for a re-inspection once they are complete.
Pair With Other Inspections
Older buildings often need adjacent inspections. TruView can coordinate the following services to minimize separate site visits.
Elevated walkway and balcony inspections are a frequent companion to the recertification. TruView can scope the balcony inspection within the same visit to minimize access coordination and reduce overall cost.
Learn More →A dedicated roof inspection — particularly for buildings with flat membrane or modified bitumen systems — is often the next step after recertification flags roof concerns. TruView's roof inspectors can scope membrane condition and remaining service life in detail.
Learn More →"Our 1986 Brickell condo was approaching its 40-year recertification and the board was bracing for a multi-vendor scramble. TruView handled the entire scope in-house — structural and electrical, both sealed by their own licensed professionals. They filed everything with Miami-Dade directly. We got the recertification certificate without ever needing to coordinate a second contractor."
"As HOA president of a 1985 Fort Lauderdale oceanfront building, the 40-year recert was the biggest compliance task on my plate. TruView coordinated all the access with our property manager, sent their PE and electrical contractor on the same visit, and delivered both reports within a week. Broward accepted the filing without a single follow-up question."
"TruView identified serious spalling and exposed rebar in our parking garage during the structural recert. They didn't just hand us a problem and walk away — the report had clear photographs, location maps, and prioritized recommendations. After our repairs were complete, they returned for the re-inspection and finalized the recertification. Smooth process from start to finish."
Common Questions
A county-mandated structural and electrical inspection of a building once it reaches a certain age. Miami-Dade buildings recertify at 30 years, applied countywide. Broward buildings recertify at 40 years. After the first recertification, every qualifying building is re-inspected every 10 years for the rest of its life.
The scope is similar — both require a sealed structural inspection and a sealed electrical inspection — but the trigger age differs. Miami-Dade uses a single 30-year trigger countywide. Broward uses a single 40-year trigger countywide. Filing is handled by the local building department in both counties; TruView submits to the appropriate office.
Yes. TruView has both a licensed Professional Engineer and a licensed General Contractor on staff. The structural report is sealed by our in-house PE. The electrical report is signed by our in-house GC. We file both reports directly with the Miami-Dade or Broward building department on your behalf — no outside vendors required.
Qualifying commercial, multifamily, and residential buildings in Miami-Dade and Broward once they reach the age threshold. The specific size and occupancy thresholds are set by each county and municipality. Single-family homes and small structures are generally exempt. TruView confirms whether your building qualifies during the quoting process.
For condominium and cooperative buildings, the cost is the responsibility of the association and is typically assessed as a common expense across unit owners. For commercial and rental buildings, it is the building owner's responsibility. Pricing is dictated by building size, story count, and access complexity.
If either inspection identifies conditions that need repair, the building official requires those conditions to be corrected within a specified timeframe. TruView documents all findings with photographs and clear recommendations. After repairs are complete, we return for a re-inspection to confirm compliance and finalize the recertification.
On-site structural and electrical inspections for a typical mid-rise condominium can be completed in one to two business days. Sealed reports are typically delivered within 7–10 business days of the inspection. Larger buildings or buildings requiring extensive access coordination may take longer; we share a project timeline with the quote.
Schedule as soon as you know your recertification deadline is approaching. Allow enough lead time to complete the inspection, address any findings, and complete any required re-inspection. For most buildings, three to six months ahead of the deadline is a comfortable starting point. Buildings already past their deadline should call immediately.
TruView's building recertification service — 30-year in Miami-Dade, 40-year in Broward — is offered in the two South Florida counties with active recertification programs.
Serving Miami-Dade & Broward
TruView performs building recertifications — 30-year in Miami-Dade, 40-year in Broward — throughout both counties.