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Infrared Thermography Inspection Miami — Level III P.E. & NIST-Calibrated FLIR E96.
When your building, condominium association, or commercial facility needs a professional infrared thermal imaging inspection in Miami, the stakes are too high for entry-level cameras or uncertified operators. Miami-Dade County Code Section 8-11(f) and the. Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA). require a thermographic survey performed by a qualified professional — and every provider is not equal.
At All Home Meters, every infrared thermography survey is led by. Armando Longueira, P.E. (Florida License #67462). — a Florida Licensed Professional Engineer, Level III Certified Infrared Thermographer, and HUD/FHA Inspector — supported by in-staff. Level II Certified Thermographers. operating under a formal Written Practice aligned with. ASNT SNT-TC-1A. and also as an independent. ISO 18436-7 Category 3. Certified. Our. FLIR E96 (640×480). is NIST-traceable calibrated as of 12/09/2025.
This combination —. P.E. authority + Level III oversight + Level II operators + NIST-calibrated equipment. — meets every BORA, NFPA 70B 2023, SB 4-D, and insurance carrier requirement for Miami-Dade and Broward electrical infrared inspections.
Why Miami Building Owners Choose All Home Meters for Infrared Thermography.
Most thermography providers in South Florida use low-resolution cameras, operate without a Written Practice and Standard Operating Procedure, and carry expired or no NIST-traceable calibration. Their reports are frequently rejected by Miami-Dade BORA, insurance carriers, and city officials — leaving building owners to start over, pay again, and risk compliance deadlines.
We eliminate that risk. Here is exactly how our equipment and certification stack compare to the minimum professional standard and the market reality:.
| Feature. | Professional Benchmark. | Most Competitors. | All Home Meters. |
|---|---|---|---|
| IR Resolution. | 320 × 240 | Often below minimum. | 640 × 480 (FLIR E96). |
| Thermal Sensitivity. | <50 mK. | Often above maximum. | <30 mK — detects 0.03 °C. |
| Focus Mechanism. | Manual Precision Focus. | Often fixed focus. | Manual Precision + Laser Assist + Auto. |
| Calibration. | Annual NIST Traceable. | None or expired. | NIST Traceable — effective 12/09/2025. |
| Spatial Resolution (IFOV). | <1.4 mrad. | Often above maximum. | <1.2 mrad — superior detail. |
| Certification Level. | Level II. | Level II — training school certificate only. | P.E. + Level III + ISO 18436-7 Cat 3. |
| Experience (OJT). | 1,200 Hours. | Often unknown / minimal. | 4,000+ documented hours. |
| ASNT Cert. Type. | Employer-Based SNT-TC-1A. | Unknown. | Written Practice AHM-WP-IR-2026. |
| ISO Certification. | CAT 3 ISO 18436-7. | Unknown. | CAT 3 ISO 18436-7 (independent & portable). |
| Standard Operating Procedure. | SOP | Unknown. | AHM-SOP-IR-2026. |
| Employer Certification. | Employer Cert. | Unknown. | AHM-CERT-IR-2026. |
BORA-Mandated Equipment Covered in Every Thermographic Survey.
Under. County Code Section 8-11(f). and the. Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) Infrared Thermography Guidelines. (approved November 18, 2021), all electrical services rated. 400 amperes or greater. must have an infrared thermal imaging inspection performed by a thermographer with over five years of experience inspecting commercial electrical systems, using calibrated high-resolution equipment. Our inspections cover every BORA-mandated component:.
- Panelboards (excluding dwelling unit load centers).
- Starters and motor control centers.
- Control panels and timers.
- Gutters, wireways, and junction boxes.
- Automatic and manual transfer switches.
- Exhaust fans (electrical components).
- Transformers (dry-type and liquid-filled).
- Switchgear and switchboards.
- Busways and bus ducts.
- Meter centers and metering equipment.
- Disconnects and fused switches.
- Variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Grounding system.
When Is Infrared Thermography Mandatory in Miami-Dade and Broward?
Miami-Dade County — 40-Year and 30-Year Recertification.
Miami-Dade County Code Section 8-11(f) makes thermal inspection mandatory for every building with an electrical service of. 400 amperes or greater. undergoing 40-year or 30-year recertification (25-year for buildings within 3 miles of the coastline). The report must be signed and sealed by a Florida Licensed Professional Engineer and performed by a. BORA-approved Level II or Level III thermographer. with documented OJT experience. All Home Meters satisfies every one of these requirements.
Broward County — Milestone Inspections (SB 4-D).
Following the Surfside collapse, Florida Senate Bill 4-D requires Milestone Structural Inspections for residential buildings three or more stories tall. Broward County building officials routinely require a thermal survey as part of the electrical component of these inspections, performed under. P.E. oversight with Level II or Level III certification. . Our team covers all Broward municipalities.
Boca Raton, Boynton Beach & Palm Beach County.
Coastal municipalities in Palm Beach County require thermographic surveys as part of 25-year Milestone Inspections and structural/electrical integrity verification programs. We serve Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, and all surrounding areas.
NFPA 70B 2023 — Now Mandatory, Not Recommended.
The 2023 edition of. NFPA 70B: Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance. changed thermal imaging from "recommended" to. mandatory. . Required inspection frequencies under NFPA 70B 2023:.
- Every. 12 months. for standard electrical equipment.
- Every. 6 months. for Condition 3 (poor condition) or mission-critical equipment.
- Immediately after any fault, repair, or new installation.
Insurance carriers require high-resolution imaging, NIST-calibrated equipment, a certified thermographer, and P.E. oversight before issuing or renewing commercial property policies. Our thermal imaging inspection reports are structured to meet documentation standards and are accepted by all major commercial insurance carriers including FM Global, Zurich, and Hartford.
How We Classify Thermal Anomalies — NFPA 70B Physical Condition Classification.
Not every hot spot requires the same urgency. Our Level III P.E. applies the. NFPA 70B Physical Condition Classification System. to every thermal anomaly identified, as per. ANSI/NETA MTS Table 100.18. , using Delta T (temperature differential above ambient or similar component) and absolute allowed temperature as primary measurements.
| Our Classification. | NFPA 70B Condition. | Delta T — Similar Components. | Delta T — vs Ambient Air. | Recommended Action. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical / Major. | Condition 3 (Critical). | >15°C. | >40°C. | Major discrepancy — repair immediately. Shutdown may be required before re-energising. |
| Serious. | Condition 2 (Serious). | 4°C – 15°C. | 11°C – 20°C. | Indicates probable deficiency — repair as time permits, typically within 30 days. |
| Developing. | Condition 1 (low range). | — | 21°C – 40°C. | Monitor until corrective measures can be accomplished. |
| Observational. | Condition 1 (low range). | 1°C – 3°C. | 1°C – 10°C. | Possible deficiency — warrants investigation at next scheduled maintenance. |
ANSI/NETA MTS Table 100.18 — Thermographic Survey: Suggested Actions Based on Temperature Rise.
| ΔT — Comparisons Between Similar Components Under Similar Loading. | ΔT — Component vs Ambient Air Temperature. | Recommended Action. |
|---|---|---|
| 1°C – 3°C. | 1°C – 10°C. | Possible deficiency; warrants investigation. |
| 4°C – 15°C. | 11°C – 20°C. | Indicates probable deficiency; repair as time permits. |
| — — — — — | 21°C – 40°C. | Monitor until corrective measures can be accomplished. |
| >15°C. | >40°C. | Major discrepancy; repair immediately. |
Every thermal imaging inspection report delivered by All Home Meters includes: the thermal image, the visible-light companion photo, emissivity setting used, reflected apparent temperature, load percentage at time of scan, Delta T calculation,. Physical Condition Classification per NFPA 70B. , and P.E.-sealed corrective action recommendation. This format is accepted by BORA, the Miami-Dade Building Department, and all commercial insurance carriers.
Risks of Hiring an Uncertified Thermographer in Miami.
Low-Resolution Cameras (Below 320 × 240).
Cannot resolve the temperature of small targets — lugs, breakers, fuse clips — from a safe working distance at open electrical panels. This produces false negatives: dangerous hot spots recorded as normal temperature. Your BORA report will still be submitted, but the fault remains undetected until failure.
Poor Thermal Sensitivity (Above 50 mK).
High noise floor masks early-stage resistive heating — the signature of a developing fault. By the time a low-sensitivity camera detects it, the fault may already be in a critical range.
Fixed-Focus Cameras.
Temperature measurement accuracy degrades sharply when a target is out of focus. Fixed-focus cameras cannot maintain accurate focus across varying distances inside switchgear and panel enclosures. Any temperature reading from an out-of-focus image is metrologically invalid.
Expired or Missing NIST Calibration.
NFPA 70B and BORA explicitly require calibrated equipment. Insurance carriers will reject a thermography report if the camera's calibration certificate is expired or absent. You will be required to repeat the inspection at full cost.
No Written Practice, No Employer-Based Certification, No SOP, No ISO 18436-7 — 3-Day Course Certificates Are Not Sufficient.
ASNT SNT-TC-1A requires thermographers to be employer-certified and operating under a formal Written Practice that documents training, examination, and OJT hours by certification level. A certificate from a 3-day thermography course does not constitute valid Level II certification under these standards. BORA-reviewed reports are increasingly scrutinised for this distinction. ISO 18436-7 is an independent and portable certification that does not require a Written Practice — it provides an internationally recognised benchmark for thermographer competence that is separate from and complementary to SNT-TC-1A.
Our Qualifications — The Most Credentialed Thermography Team in Miami.
Armando Longueira, P.E. — Florida License #67462.
All thermal inspection reports are signed and sealed by Armando Longueira, P.E., a Florida Licensed Professional Engineer with over. 40 years of electrical system inspection experience. , including 20 years in Miami-Dade and Broward. His P.E. seal satisfies the BORA requirement for engineering oversight and gives your report the legal standing required for 40-year recertification, Milestone Inspections, and insurance compliance filings.
Infrared Thermography Service Areas — Broward, South Florida & Palm Beach.
We provide BORA-compliant, P.E.-sealed thermal imaging inspection surveys throughout South Florida. Reports delivered digitally with full thermal imaging documentation, visible-light companion photos, and P.E. seal within. 3–5 business days. .
- Miami, Doral, Hialeah.
- Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood.
- Boca Raton, Boynton Beach.
- Coral Gables, Coconut Grove.
- Pembroke Pines, Miramar.
- Miami Beach, Surfside, Bal Harbour.
- Hallandale Beach, Aventura.
- North Miami, North Miami Beach.
- Sunrise, Plantation, Davie.
- Homestead, Cutler Bay, Kendall.
- Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach.
- Westchester, Sweetwater, Doral.
- Coral Springs, Margate.
We serve residential condominiums, commercial buildings, HOAs, industrial facilities, mixed-use properties, and government buildings.
Frequently Asked Questions — Infrared Thermography Inspection Miami.
Is infrared thermography mandatory for 40-year recertification in Miami-Dade?
What does the BORA 7-year experience requirement mean?
What is the difference between Level I, II, and III thermographers?
- Level I:. Data collection only — cannot interpret or report findings independently.
- Level II:. Advanced analysis, fault classification, and reporting under a Written Practice.
- Level III:. Creates the Written Practice and SOP, administers and grades general, specific and practical examinations, oversees On-Job-Training (OJT) hours, manages the thermography program, interprets complex results, provides P.E.-level engineering judgement.
Does the inspection require shutting down power?
What equipment does BORA require to be inspected?
How long does a thermographic inspection take?
Are your reports accepted by insurance carriers?
Do you provide the notarized certification letter required by BORA?
Can infrared thermography detect hidden wiring faults?
How often should thermographic inspections be performed?
Related Services.
- 40-Year & 30-Year Building Recertification. — complete recertification package for Miami-Dade and Broward.
- Electrical Safety Inspection. — stand-alone electrical inspections for compliance and insurance.
- NFPA 70B Electrical Maintenance Program. — program creation, implementation, and auditing.
- Milestone Structural Inspection (SB 4-D). — Phase 1 and Phase 2 statewide.
- Electrical Engineering Studies. — arc flash, short circuit, selective coordination.
Schedule Your. Infrared Thermography Inspection Miami. .
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