Each year, properties become subject to the recertification process pursuant to Section 8-11(f) of the Code of Miami-Dade County at 30 years for inland buildings and 25 years for coastal buildings and every 10-year interval thereafter for the life of the structure.
Fun Fact: When a building in Miami-Dade or Broward county celebrates its 40th birthday, it must be recertified by an engineer or architect to ensure its structural and electrical safety (after the 40-year mark, buildings must also be recertified every ten years thereafter).
All-in-all, the Miami-Dade certification involves lots of aspects of the building and construction industry – from people and practices, to materials and project management. One of the most important aspects of the Miami-Dade certification is the requirement that certain building materials meet its rigorous standards.
This inspection is for the sole purpose of identifying structural and electrical deficiencies of the building or structure that pose an immediate threat to life safety or where failure of a critical component is imminent.
Fun Fact: When a building in Miami-Dade or Broward county celebrates its 40th birthday, it must be recertified by an engineer or architect to ensure its structural and electrical safety (after the 40-year mark, buildings must also be recertified every ten years thereafter).
Schedule of Fees ApplicationFee Campus Master Plan $1,135 + $8/100 sq. ft. Campus Master Plan Amendment $541 Certificate of Use $250 Certificate of Use, Renewal $25057 more rows
The most recognized test requirement for both MDC and ASTM requires an impact from a 9- pound 2x4 traveling at 50fps, followed by 9000+/- pressure cycles based on the AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S. 2/A440-08 design pressure of the unit.
Overview of the 40-Year Recertification Process The process is conducted by licensed Professional Engineers and involves a detailed inspection of a building's structural and electrical systems. It aims to identify any potential deficiencies that could affect the building's integrity and safety.