High Rise Building Inspectors
High Rise Building Inspectors are very busy following the Florida Champlain Towers South Building Condo collapse. Foundation Masters, LLC receives around 2-4 calls a day, mostly from concerned residents in high rise condos. These residents are paying more attention to unsightly areas on the buildings, ranging from rust stains to cracking. These residents have a right to be concerned as all high rise buildings should be inspected. If your one of those residents reading this webpage feel free to call me directly (Jeff Earl 941-201-2672) also text me some pictures of the problem area. The next thing to do is send management an email with your concerns (copy me jeff@foundationmasters.com) in most cases management will take your concerns very serious.
Structural Inspection High Rise
Foundation Masters, LLC recommends High Rise Building Inspectors, structural inspection in the first ten years, then every five years to guarantee the buildings structural components are doing as they where designed to. Florida state building professionals call for mandatory high-rise building repair.
There is proposed legislation that would require inspections for multifamily buildings taller than three stories across the State of Florida. The first inspection would be required 30 years after construction, with a follow-up every 10 years after that. The first inspection would come at 25 years for buildings within 3 miles of the coast. The big question is wow will enforce these new rules. the building departments and officials that have jurisdiction are all over worked and under payed. If they make these inspections mandatory for every sale or lease, it would put the burden on the owners of these buildings.
High-Rise Building Inspection — Frequently Asked Questions
What is a “Milestone Inspection” for Florida high-rise buildings?
Florida now requires a Milestone Inspection for condominium and cooperative buildings that are three stories or taller. A licensed engineer or architect performs a Phase 1 visual review of primary structural elements; if deterioration is suspected, a more detailed Phase 2 inspection is required.
When are milestone inspections required?
– Buildings 30 years old or more must complete their first inspection by December 31 of that year, then every 10 years after.
– If the building is within 3 miles of the coast, the first inspection is due at 25 years, then every 10 years thereafter.
What happens during a Phase 1 vs. Phase 2 inspection?
Phase 1 is a visual survey of structural systems such as slabs, columns, and balconies to look for signs of “substantial structural deterioration.”
Phase 2 includes more detailed testing (concrete cores, rebar scans, crack mapping, load rating) if Phase 1 indicates potential problems.
How often should I inspect a high-rise even before the legal milestone?
Foundation Masters recommends a baseline structural inspection at year 10 and then every 5 years to detect corrosion, cracking, or water intrusion before major damage develops — even if the official milestone isn’t due yet.
What is a Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS)?
A SIRS is a report that condo/co-op associations must complete to calculate and fully fund reserves for major structural components (roof, load-bearing walls, floors, waterproofing, etc.). It works with the Milestone Inspection law to ensure future repairs are financially planned.
How long does a milestone inspection usually take?
A typical Phase 1 can take 3–6 weeks from proposal to report depending on tower size and access. If Phase 2 testing is needed, add about 4–10 weeks for sampling, analysis, and repair planning.
What should I do if I see cracks or rust stains now?
Photograph the issue, email or text it to jeff@foundationmasters.com or (941) 201-2672, and notify your building management in writing. Early engineering review can prevent unsafe conditions and expensive emergency repairs.
High Rise Building Inspectors Florida
Jeff Earl
Jeff Earl has 25 years in structural design and repair. In the last ten years he has a number of high rise building inspections, repairs, and design options for construction expansion. The high rise building division makes a full profile of the structure and its conditions, repairs and areas to monitor. The website will have a file for all the residents and staff associate to have access to with that faciality.