What documents do owners typically need for a Miami garage inspection/recertification?

Prior reports and drawings, maintenance/repair records, and as-built or survey information help the engineer classify conditions. The City’s guidance explains report contents and that the code-in-effect at original construction is the baseline for recertification review (https://www.miami.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/2/building/40-yearrecertification-guidelines_cofm.pdf).

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Parking Garage inspections along with good maintenance practice will keep your parking garage in good working conditions for may years. Good maintenance is the most effective way to extend your parking structure’s service life. Site inspections reveal unseen dangers that are in the early stages regardless if its corrosion and/or structural issues, giving you the time and insight to plan repairs or adjust maintenance routines. Foundation Masters, LLC offers inspections that investigate the root cause of issues, and assessments that can save thousands in unexpected costs like concrete repair or water damage restoration services.

Foundation Masters. will also for no charge review other reports to ensure the customer has a devoted engineer and contractor/maintenance engineer.

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Who needs these type of services?

Property managers and Parking garage owners. Parking structure assessments focus on structural repairs which extend the life of the structure. Our goal is to help property owners and managers identify when restoration may be required, develop a budget for repairs and provide guidance. Parking Garage Inspection Miami!

Services Include:

Structural Analysis and Modeling (New and Existing)
Development of Repair and Rehabilitation Programs
Design Services for Structural Alterations
Utilization of Traditional Destructive Testing Techniques and
New Non-Destructive Testing Techniques
Analysis of Material Deterioration
Peer and Alteration Reviews
Failure Investigations and Damage Assessments
Reinforcement and Stabilization of Existing Structures
Consulting and Monitoring of Adjacent Construction
Expert Witness Testimony

Foundation Masters, will ensure that the structural integrity of a building’s primary components are maintained through a in-depth structural analysis and proposed repair plan. Understanding the new and existing overall directional loads applied to the structure provides our engineers with the information necessary to guide them toward the most optimal resolution. Our engineers will draw up a developed rehabilitation programs that maintain structural stability and extend the service life of buildings.

Frequently Asked Questions — Parking Garage Inspection Miami

Q1. Who can perform a parking garage structural inspection in Miami?
A Florida-licensed professional engineer must perform the official condition assessment and prepare the sealed report. For buildings subject to recertification, the City of Miami follows Miami-Dade County’s program. See the City of Miami – Building Recertification page for details.

Q2. How often are inspections required in Miami-Dade?
Most buildings (including parking structures) in Miami-Dade enter the Recertification Program at 30 years (earlier than the old 40-year rule) and every 10 years thereafter, per Miami-Dade County Code §8-11(f). Owners receive a notice and typically have 90 days to submit their report. See Miami-Dade Recertification.

Q3. Does Florida’s statewide “Milestone Inspection” law (SB 4-D) affect parking garages?
Yes. SB 4-D created statewide milestone inspections for condominium and cooperative buildings three or more stories. Many of those properties include parking garages. If your garage is part of a qualifying condo or co-op, the building will have SB 4-D milestone inspections in addition to any Miami-Dade recertification. Learn more at the Florida Senate – SB 4-D.

Q4. What documents do owners typically need to provide for a Miami garage inspection or recertification?
Prior inspection reports, structural drawings, maintenance and repair records, and any as-built or survey documents help the engineer classify conditions. The City of Miami Recertification Guidelines (PDF) explain what’s expected.

Q5. What happens after the inspection?
You’ll receive a sealed Condition Assessment / Recertification Report identifying deficiencies, risk level, and recommended corrective actions. The City or County may set deadlines for remediation and re-inspection. We can prepare repair documents, help bid the work, and provide construction-phase support until closeout.

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