What is a Milestone Inspection?
The Milestone Inspection is a mandatory structural safety check for condominiums and cooperative association buildings three (3) stories or taller. This includes condos within an apartment community. The Milestone Inspections must be completed by a licensed architect or engineer, authorized to practice in the state of Florida.
What needs to be in the milestone report?
Please refer to s. 553.899, Florida Statutes, for the specific requirements relating to these inspections and your obligations under the law.
When is the Phase One report due?
180 days from receiving the certified letter unless you fall within the below timeframes,
- Buildings 25 or 30 years old before July 1, 2022, must inspect by December 31, 2024.
- Buildings turning 25 or 30 between July 1, 2022 and December 31, 2024, must inspect by December 31, 2025.
When is the Phase Two report due?
180 days per FS 553.899 7(B)
What is the timeframe I have to pull a permit after submitting the report?
You will have 365 days to pull a permit after submitting.
What happens if I don't comply?
If you should fail to comply with the statutory requirements of s. 553.899, Florida Statutes, proceedings may be initiated against you as authorized by law.