40-Year Recertification,
The Miami-Dade 40-Year Building Recertification ordinance requires full structural inspection every 10 years after a building turns 30. CORE Builder Group delivers the restoration scope that brings your building into compliance — on schedule, under the engineer's stamp, with residents in place.
Four phases. One accountable contractor.
Engineer's report review
We read every line of the structural report, walk the building with the engineer of record, and translate the report into a priced, sequenced scope — including unit prices for concrete repair quantities discovered in the field.
Board alignment
We present the scope to the association's board, answer resident questions, and deliver a phasing plan that keeps residents in place and the building operational from day one of work through final punch.
Restoration execution
In-house crews perform concrete spall repair, rebar replacement, post-tensioning where applicable, balcony rebuilds, stair-tower restoration, waterproofing, and finish work — all under the engineer's stamped direction.
Re-inspection & sign-off
The engineer of record re-inspects completed work at agreed milestones and upon final completion. We assemble the closeout binder — all stamped repairs, warranties, and documentation — and coordinate the county submittal for recertification sign-off.
Questions from boards and owners.
- What is a 40-year recertification in Miami-Dade?
- A 40-year recertification is the mandatory structural and electrical inspection required every ten years after a building's 30th birthday in Miami-Dade County. The inspection is performed by a licensed structural engineer and a licensed electrical engineer. Any deficiencies identified must be repaired by a qualified contractor within the county's timeline, after which the engineers re-inspect and submit sign-off documentation to the county.
- How is Broward County's recertification timeline different?
- Broward County requires recertification every 10 years beginning at a building's 25th birthday rather than the 30th birthday used in Miami-Dade. The inspection scope and sign-off process are otherwise functionally similar.
- Who pays for a 40-year recertification?
- For condominiums, the association funds recertification through reserves, special assessments, or financing. Under Florida Statute § 718.112, condominiums must maintain fully-funded reserves for structural components with less than 25 years of remaining service life, including those flagged in the Structural Integrity Reserve Study. For rental multifamily and commercial properties, the owner funds recertification directly.
- What happens if a building misses the deadline?
- Miami-Dade County has authority to post 'unsafe structure' notices, assess escalating fines, and in extreme persistent non-compliance cases escalate to condemnation. The practical cost of missing the deadline is always higher than the cost of meeting it on schedule.
- How long does the restoration scope take?
- A typical condominium recertification restoration runs 90 to 180 days from mobilization to final punch. The variables are occupancy, access, and scope depth. CORE Builder Group commits to a fixed schedule once the scope is finalized with the engineer of record.
Deadline coming up? We'll walk the building with your engineer and put a fixed plan in front of the board within 7 days.