30/40 Year Recertification Miami, Dade County, Beach, City of Hialeah, Homestead, Doral, Coral Gables, Broward / Structural, Electrical, Infrared Thermography / Building Inspection Cost.
August 14, 2025.
The County has required a Building Recertification program since 1975, updated on June 1, 2022, to improve public safety and property compliance.
A Building Recertification process involves full evaluations of both structural and electrical systems.
Every property owner must obtain a professional Building Recertification Inspection report from a Florida-licensed engineer or architect.
This written certification confirms that the structure remains safe for its approved use and continued occupancy.
10/30/40 Year Recertification Inspection Miami Dade County, Hialeah, Doral, Broward, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Building Structural, Electrical, Cost.
10/30 Year Recertifications service areas also include Aventura, Key Biscayne, Cutler Bay, El Portal, Florida City, Medley, Opa-Locka, Pinecrest, Sunny Isles Beach, Surfside, and Sweetwater.
The minimum 40 Year Building Recertification cost begins at $1,200 for Structural, $1,200 for Electrical, $600 for Parking Illumination surveys, and $800 for Infrared Thermography Inspection services.
40 Year Recertification requirements are established under County Ordinance No. 75-34, amended by Ordinance 92-1, ensuring that buildings remain structurally and electrically safe for occupancy.
When a property owner receives a Building Recertification notice under Section 8-11(f) of the County Code, the building must undergo an inspection of its structural condition and electrical systems.
Owners have 90 days to submit a completed Building Safety Inspection Report to the local Building Official.
A licensed Professional Engineer or Architect in Florida must prepare the official Building Recertification report.
The report for Building Safety Inspection Program should confirm that the structure is either safe or has been repaired to comply with the County Board of Rules and Appeals inspection guidelines - minimum inspection procedural standards: search for forms and information in the Main Recertification Page.
To confirm the construction year of a property: search records in Property Appraiser.
To follow the status of your submission: search in the Recertification Portal.
Ordinance 22-57 establishes a duty for licensed professionals to report unsafe building conditions. If a structure is deemed unsafe for occupancy, the professional must notify the appropriate building official.
Failure to comply may result in a $2,500 first penalty and possible referral to a state licensing agency.
Procedures for 40 Year Inspection extensions allow up to 60 additional days if an engineer provides a letter confirming the building is safe for temporary occupancy.
When major repair work requires longer timeframes, ongoing safety confirmations must be submitted every six months.
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