Structural Restoration in
Pompano Beach.

Questions from Pompano Beach boards and owners.

Is my Pompano Beach condominium subject to SB 4-D?

If your building is a condominium or cooperative three stories or higher and was completed 25 or more years ago, yes — if it is within three miles of the Atlantic coast. Pompano Beach's oceanfront corridor falls within that threshold, triggering the 25-year milestone inspection under Florida Statute § 553.899. Buildings further inland face the standard 30-year trigger.

What Broward County inspection requirements apply in Pompano Beach?

Following the 2021 Surfside collapse, Broward County adopted building safety inspection requirements that run alongside the statewide SB 4-D framework for older residential buildings. Boards should confirm the specific requirements applicable to their building's age and location with a Florida-licensed structural engineer or attorney.

My Pompano Beach building is from the 1960s or 1970s — what does that mean for scope?

Buildings from the 1960s and 1970s predate modern concrete cover requirements and original waterproofing standards. After 50 to 60 years of direct ocean exposure, chloride concentrations in the concrete typically far exceed what was expected at design — producing extensive rebar corrosion, large-scale spalling, and failed original waterproofing throughout the structure. Engineering reports on buildings of this vintage typically recommend comprehensive concrete restoration rather than targeted patch repair.

What's typical restoration scope in a Pompano Beach oceanfront building?

Engineering reports on Pompano Beach's older oceanfront inventory most commonly identify extensive chloride-driven rebar corrosion, concrete spalling at balcony soffits and columns, failed original waterproofing at roofs and decks, and deteriorated window and door assemblies. Scope typically combines concrete repair, rebar replacement, façade restoration, and full building-envelope re-waterproofing. Post-tensioned buildings from the late 1970s onward also require PT tendon and anchor repairs in parking and amenity decks.

Do I need an engineer before contacting CORE?

No. If your board already has a structural engineer, CORE works with them directly. If you don't have one yet, CORE connects you with its panel of partner engineers who specialize in South Florida coastal restoration. CORE is designed to be the first call.

Can residents stay during restoration in a Pompano Beach building?

In most cases, yes. CORE phases work stack-by-stack or floor-by-floor with phased balcony access and dust containment. Older buildings with extensive deterioration may require additional phasing to maintain structural stability during repair; CORE coordinates all phasing details with the engineer of record and the board before mobilization.

What is the typical project timeline in Pompano Beach?

A full structural restoration scope on a Pompano Beach mid-rise typically runs 90 to 180 days from mobilization to final punch, depending on scope depth. Older buildings with extensive deterioration often have longer timelines because the actual scope expands once concrete is opened and conditions are fully documented by the engineer. CORE commits to a fixed schedule after the engineer's scope is finalized.

How does Pompano Beach permitting work for restoration?

Restoration work requires building permits from the City of Pompano Beach Building Division. CORE prepares permit packages with the engineer of record at scope finalization to minimize the permit cycle time and keep the project on schedule.

Is post-tensioning common in Pompano Beach buildings?

In buildings from the late 1970s onward — particularly at elevated parking decks and amenity decks — yes. Unbonded mono-strand PT is prevalent in Broward County high-rise construction. Older 1960s buildings are typically conventionally reinforced. CORE self-performs PT repair with in-house trained crews, including emergency response for blown tendons.

What SB 4-D deadlines apply to Pompano Beach buildings?

Buildings that reached 25 years by December 31, 2024 were required to complete Phase I of the milestone inspection by December 31, 2024. Buildings reaching the threshold after that date must complete Phase I within 180 days. Phase II must follow if Phase I identifies structural concerns. Boards should confirm their specific deadline with their attorney and engineer.

Has CORE worked near Pompano Beach?

CORE operates across the South Florida coastal corridor including Broward County and is licensed as a State of Florida Certified General Contractor. The firm has been performing structural restoration in South Florida since 2013.

How does Pompano Beach's growing luxury market alongside its older building stock affect CORE's work there?

Pompano Beach is experiencing significant new luxury development alongside its 1960s–1970s oceanfront stock — which means restoration project types range from comprehensive rebuilds of badly deteriorated older mid-rises to targeted post-tensioning and envelope repairs on newer buildings. CORE's scope capability covers both ends of that spectrum, scoped in each case from the engineer's findings rather than a one-size approach.