40 Year Certification of Buildings (40Y)

Miami-Dade and Broward Counties each have a program that requires the structural and electrical re-certification of buildings that are older than 40 years.  Once done, these buildings must be re-certified every 10 years. This program started in Dade County more than 30 years ago.  In 2006, the program was initiated in Broward.  In Miami-Dade the exceptions are single family homes, duplexes and all other buildings with an occupant load of 10 or less AND 2,000 square feet or less of building area.  In Broward, the exceptions are one and two family buildings and all buildings having an area of less than 3,500 square feet. Other exceptions include government buildings and buildings situated on Indian Reservations.

The Inspections must be done by or under the supervision of a qualified Professional Engineer or Architect.  Zimmer Construction Consultants meets these qualifications and has been conducting certifying building inspections for more than 25 years.

Please give us a call. We will provide your building certification inspection to help you meet this County requirement.