Milestone Inspections in Fort Lauderdale, FL

If your Fort Lauderdale condominium or cooperative building is three stories or taller and has reached 25 or 30 years of age, Florida law requires a milestone inspection under Fla. Stat. 553.899. M&P Consulting Engineers performs Phase 1 and Phase 2 milestone inspections throughout Fort Lauderdale, from the beach corridor to the New River and Intracoastal waterfront, and prepares the reports and unit owner summaries the statute requires. Call 866-531-7621 to schedule an inspection.

Does Your Fort Lauderdale Condo Need a Milestone Inspection?

Fla. Stat. 553.899 applies to condominium and cooperative buildings three habitable stories or taller. The first inspection is due at 25 years if the building sits within three miles of the coast, or 30 years if it doesn't, then every 10 years after. Fort Lauderdale's beachfront and Intracoastal towers generally fall inside that three-mile coastal band; buildings further west, closer to I-95, are more often on the 30-year clock. If you're not sure which applies to your building, call and we'll confirm it against your certificate of occupancy date.

Milestone inspection of a Fort Lauderdale condominium building by M&P Consulting Engineers

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Milestone Inspections

Litigation support, forensic reports and courtroom testimony for insurers, attorneys and property owners.

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10-, 30- and 40-year recertifications, threshold inspections and structural condition assessments.

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Slip, trip and fall evaluations and site-condition analysis for insurers and litigation counsel.

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Broward's BSIP: The Second Requirement Fort Lauderdale Buildings Often Owe

Milestone inspections are a state requirement. Broward County runs a separate program, the Building Safety Inspection Program (BSIP), which applies to nearly every building type in the county once it turns 25, not just condos. A Fort Lauderdale condominium over 25 very often owes both, on different clocks, filed with different offices. See our Broward County BSIP page for the county requirement, and our full BSIP guide for the details.

What Phase 1 Covers

Phase 1 is a visual inspection of the building's habitable and nonhabitable areas and its major structural components, looking specifically for substantial structural deterioration. If we find none, that's the entire inspection — no further steps required. Every Phase 1 report is signed and sealed by a Florida-licensed engineer.

Exterior facade and balcony view of a Fort Lauderdale condominium building during a milestone inspection by M&P Consulting Engineers
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What Happens If Phase 2 Is Triggered

If Phase 1 finds substantial structural deterioration, Phase 2 follows: a closer inspection that can involve destructive or nondestructive testing, ending in documented repair recommendations. We distribute the completed report to your association and unit owners the way the statute requires.

Serving the Fort Lauderdale Waterfront and Beyond

We perform milestone inspections throughout Fort Lauderdale, including the beachfront corridor, Las Olas and the Isles, the Intracoastal, and inland toward Coral Ridge and the airport area, along with the rest of Broward County.

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Common Questions About Milestone Inspections in Fort Lauderdale

  • Is my Fort Lauderdale building close enough to the coast for the 25-year rule?

    If your building sits within three miles of the coastline, yes. Much of Fort Lauderdale's condo stock falls inside that band. Call with your address and we'll confirm.

  • Does my building need both a milestone inspection and BSIP?

    If it's a condo or co-op three stories or taller and over 25, very likely yes. They're separate requirements from separate governments.

  • What's the difference between Phase 1 and Phase 2?

    Phase 1 is the visual inspection everyone gets. Phase 2 only happens if Phase 1 finds substantial structural deterioration, and involves closer testing.

  • Who can perform the inspection?

    A Florida-licensed architect or engineer. Our founder, Jonnatan R. Mendez, is a Florida-licensed PE and holds the state's Special Inspector credential.

  • Can M&P handle both the milestone inspection and the BSIP report?

    Yes. We coordinate the site visit for both when the timing overlaps, and prepare the structural side of each filing.

Premises Liability

Slip, trip and fall evaluations and walking-surface analysis.

Related Engineering Services

Milestone Inspections

Recertification inspections where moisture damage is often first found.

Structural Design & Analysis

Structural repair, restoration, rehabilitation, and retrofit design for existing buildings and identified structural deficiencies.

Forensic Engineering

Independent investigation and engineering analysis of structural distress, deterioration, construction defects, and other conditions requiring evaluation of cause, extent, and contributing factors.

Ready to Schedule Your Fort Lauderdale Milestone Inspection?

Call 866-531-7621 or request a quote below, and we'll confirm which deadlines apply to your building.