40 YEAR BUILDING

SAFETY INSPECTION
PROGRAM



03-14-2013
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40 Year Building Safety Inspection Program -
Yearly Schedule - Page

40 Year Building Safety Inspection Program -
Summary - Page

Broward County Administrative Provisions from
Chapter I Florida Building Code - Section 1.1
Building Safety Inspection Program . Page 5

General Information, Building Inspection Safety
Program (BCBRA Policy # 05-05) Page

Building Safety Inspection Report Form &Guidelines
STRUCTURAL (BCBRA Policy # 05-05) Page

Building Safety Inspection Report Form & Guidelines
ELECTRICAL (BCBRA Policy # 05-05) Page

Building Collapse Photos - Pages




TABLE OF CONTENTS
5.82
Amended 03/15/12
Amended 03/14/13
Amended 03/15/12
Amended 03/14/13



40 YEAR BUILDING SAFETY INSPECTION PROGRAM
YEARLY SCHEDULE


J UNE (Preceding the specified calendar year)
Board of Rules and Appeals obtains building data
from Property Appraisers Office and forwards it to
each city.


J UNE AUGUST
Building Officials can choose any month to notify
property owners whose buildings are subject to the Safety
Inspection Program for the specified calendar year.


SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER (No later than)
90 day period for property owners to return structural
and electrical check list to the City/County


DECEMBER through MAY (No later than)
180 day period of time for those buildings requiring
structural or electrical repairs to complete the work.








5.83

SCHEDULE STARTING IN JUNE 2013
Amended 03/15/12
Amended 03/14/13



40 YEAR BUILDING SAFETY INSPECTION PROGRAM
YEARLY SCHEDULE


J UNE (Preceding the specified calendar year)
Board of Rules and Appeals obtains building data
from Property Appraisers Office and forwards it to
each city.


J UNE AUGUST
Building Officials must notify property owners whose
buildings are subject to the Safety Inspection Program for
the specified calendar year.


SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER (No later than)
90 day period for property owners to return structural
and electrical check list to the City/County


DECEMBER through MAY (No later than)
180 day period of time for those buildings requiring
structural or electrical repairs to complete the work.







5.83A
SCHEDULE STARTING IN J UNE 2014


40 YEAR AND OLDER BUILDING SAFETY INSPECTION PROGRAM
PROGRAM SUMMARY

The 40 year and older Building Safety Inspection Program was created in 2005 and has become effective
throughout Broward County in January 2006. Modeled after Miami-Dade Countys program, which was
established in the mid 1970s, Browards program calls for structural and electrical safety inspections for
buildings 40 years old or older and every ten years thereafter. One and two family dwellings, U.S Gov-
ernment, State of Florida buildings, schools under the jurisdiction of the B.C. School Board, and build-
ings built on Indian Reservations are exempt from this program. Miami-Dade Countys effort exempts
other buildings under 2,000 square feet while the Broward program excludes all buildings under 3,500
square feet. Both Counties have had instances of structural building failures. By having such a program
in effect we are minimalizing the possibilities of future building failure and will be better prepared for
hurricane winds.

Enclosed are checklists and guidelines for buildings to be inspected for structural integrity and electrical safety.
State licensed architects and engineers will be hired by private building owners to do the safety inspection.
The local government has the authority to establish a fee to review the Safety Inspection Reports.
The Building Department will review the reports submitted to verify that if the inspecting agency has deemed
the structural and electrical systems as safe. If any deficiency is noted, the building department shall follow
the guidelines of Policy #05-05 (copy attached).

Each June ( preceding the speciIied calendar year) a list of buildings meeting the program requirements
are provided to Building Officials from a database that the Board of Rules and Appeals obtains from the County
Property Appraisers Office. The program is then to be administrated by the City Building Department or the
County Building Department and a notification letter is sent. (Please see Pages 5.83 and 5.83a)

The owner of a building or structure shall then furnish within 90 days the required Safety Inspection
forms to the Building Official prepared by an engineer or architect. In the event that repairs are necessary,
the owner has 180 days from the date of the building inspection report in which to correct the structural
and electrical deficiencies that pose an immediate threat to life safety. Repairs that are incidental and
nonlife threatening can be completed at a later date.(see page )


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Amended 3-14-13
Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals
Effective Date: March 15, 2012


2010 FBC Building 1.42
Broward County Administrative Provisions

110.13.11 During the emergency period, as proclaimed by
the Governor, the Building Official may at his/her option
allow an architect or an engineer, or their duly authorized
representative to perform required re-roofing inspections.
The architect or engineer shall submit sealed inspection
reports to the Building Official.

110.14 Storm Shutter Placement during Hurricane Season.

110.14.1 After the termination of such periods of time that
had been designated by the National Weather Service as
being a hurricane watch or warning, hurricane protective
devices installed on occupied buildings which impede re-
quired egress or required light and ventilation shall be re-
moved within 15 days.

110.15 Building Safety Inspection Prog ram. The BORA has
established a building safety inspection program for buildings
and structures that have been in existence for a period of 40 years
or longer. The BORA by written policy shall establish the
guidelines and criteria which will be the minimum requirements
for the Building Safety Inspection Program. The Building
Official shall enforce the building safety inspection Program. U.
S. Government buildings, State of Florida buildings, buildings
built on Indian Reservations, Schools buildings under the
jurisdiction of the Broward County School Board, and One and
Two Family Dwellings are exempt from this program.

Exceptions:

All single family residences, duplexes and minor structures
defined as buildings or structure in any occupancy group having
a gross floor area less than 3,500 square feet.

In order to implement the new Building Safety Inspection
Program in an orderly manner to clear a backlog of buildings
needing inspection, implementation shall proceed as follows:
1. 40 year or older buildings of 11,000 square feet or
more compliance in calendar year 2006
2. 40 year or older buildings 7,000 square feet or more
compliance no later than calendar year 2007
3. 40 year or older building 5,500 square feet or more
compliance no later than calendar year 2008
4. 40 year or older buildings 4,650 square feet or more
compliance no later than calendar year 2009
5. 40 year or older buildings 3,800 square feet or more
compliance no later than calendar year 2010
6. 40 year or older buildings 3,500 square feet or more
compliance no later than calendar year 2011

Subsequent building inspections shall be required at ten (10) year
intervals Section 110.16 Effective January 1, 2006

SECTION 111
CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY AND COMPLETION

111.1 Certificate of Occupancy
111.1.1 Use and Occupancy. No building or structure shall
be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupan-
cy classification of a building or structure or nature or use or
portion thereof shall be made until the Building Official has
issued a Certificate of Occupancy there for as provided here-
in. Said certificate shall not be issued until all required elec-
trical, gas, mechanical, plumbing and fire protection sys-
tems, and provisions of the FFPC have been inspected for
compliance with the technical codes and other applicable
laws and ordinances and released by the Building Official.
Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed
as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this Code
or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction.

Exception: Certificates of occupancy are not required for
work exempt from permits under Section 105.2.

111.1.2 Cer tificate Issue d. Upon completion of construc-
tion of a building or structure and installation of electrical,
fire protection, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems in
accordance with the technical codes, reviewed plans and/or
specifications, and after the Building Official or his/her duly
authorized representative finds no violations of the provi-
sions of this Code or other laws that are enforced by the
governmental AHJ, and after the final inspection, the Build-
ing Official shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy that con-
tains the following:

1. The building permit number.
2. The address of the structure.
3. The name and address of the owner.
4. A description of that portion of the structure for which
the certificate is issued.
5. A statement that the described portion of the structure
has been inspected for compliance with the requirements
of this Code for the occupancy and division of occupancy
and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classi-
fied.
6. For buildings and structures in flood hazard areas, a
statement that documentation of the as-built lowest floor
elevation has been provided and is retained in the records
of the department of building safety.
7. The name of the Building Official.
8. The edition of the code under which the permit was is-
sued. The use and occupancy, in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 3.
10. The type of construction as defined in Chapter 6.
11. The design occupant load and the number of persons
for each floor, and the allowable load live or dead per
square foot for each floor in accordance with the provi-
sions of this Code.
12. If an automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether
the sprinkler system is required.
13. Any special stipulations and conditions of the build-
ing permit.

111.1.3 Temporary/Partial Certificate of Occupancy.

111.1.3.1 The Building Official is authorized to issue a
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy before the comple-
tion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided
that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely
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Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Policy # 05-05 Effective: 01/01/06
Amended 06/09/06
Amended 04/02/09
Amended 03/15/12


Subject: Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Building Safety Inspection
Program
____________________________________________________________________________________

Section 1.1 of the Broward County Administrative Provisions of the Florida Building Code has
established a Building Safety Inspection Program.

The procedures established herein are the basic guidelines for the Building Safety Inspection program.

The requirements contained in the Florida Building Code, covering the maintenance of buildings, shall
apply to all buildings and/or structures now existing or hereafter erected. All buildings and/or structures
and all parts thereof shall be maintained in a safe condition, and all devices or safeguards that are
required by the Florida Building Code shall be maintained in good working order. Electrical wiring,
apparatus and equipment, and installations for light heat or power and low voltage systems as are
required and/or regulated by the Building Code, now existing or hereinafter installed, shall be
maintained in a safe condition and all devices and safeguards maintained in good working order.

These guidelines shall not be construed as permitting the removal or non-maintenance of any existing
devices or safeguards unless authorized by the Building Official.

Building Safety Inspection of buildings / structures and components:

For the purpose of these guidelines, Building Safety Inspection shall be construed to mean the
requirement for specific inspection of existing buildings and structures and furnishing the Building
Official with a written report of such inspection as prescribed herein.

A (1). Inspection procedures shall conform, in general, to the minimum inspection procedural
guidelines as issued by the Board of Rules and Appeals. This inspection is for the sole purpose of
identifying structural and electrical deficiencies of the building or structure that pose an immediate threat
to life safety or where failure of a critical component is imminent. This inspection is not to determine if
the condition of an existing building is in compliance with the current edition of the Florida Existing
Building Code or the National Electrical Code.

(2). Such inspection shall be for the purpose of determining the structural & electrical condition of the
building or structure to the extent reasonably possible of any part, material or assembly of a building or
structure which affects the safety of such building or structure and/or which supports any dead or
designed live load, and the general condition of its electrical systems pursuant to the Building Code.

B (1). All buildings, except single-family residences, duplexes and minor structures as defined
below, shall be recertified in the manner described below where such buildings or structures have been
in existence for forty (40) years or longer, as determined by the Building Official, who shall at such time
issue a Notice of Required Inspection to the building owner.

(2). Subsequent Building Safety Inspections shall be required at ten (10) year
intervals.

(3). In the event a building is determined to be structurally and electrically safe under the
conditions set forth herein, and such building or structure is less than forty (40) years of age, a Building
Safety Inspection shall not be required for a minimum of ten (10) years from that time, or age forty (40),
whichever is the longer period of time.
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Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Policy # 05-05 Effective: 01/01/06
Amended 06/09/06
Amended 04/02/09
Amended 03/15/12

C. Minor buildings or structures shall, for the purpose of this subsection, be defined as buildings or
structures in any occupancy group having a gross area of 3,500 sq. ft. or less.

D (1). The owner of a building or structure subject to Building Safety Inspection shall furnish, or
cause to be furnished, within ninety (90) days of Notice of Required Building Safety Inspection, the
Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Building Safety Inspection Certification Form to the
Building Official, prepared by a Professional Engineer or Architect registered in the State of Florida,
certifying that each such building or structure is structurally and electrically safe, or has been made
structurally and electrically safe for the specified use for continued occupancy, in conformity with the
minimum inspection procedural guidelines as issued by the Board of Rules and Appeals.

(2). Such written report shall bear the impressed seal and signature of the certifying Engineer or
Architect.

(3). Such Engineer or Architect shall undertake such assignments only where qualified by
training and experience in the specific technical field involved in the inspection and report.

(4). Such report shall indicate the manner and type of inspection forming the basis for the report
and description of any matters identified as requiring remedial action.

(5). In the event that repairs or modifications are found to be necessary resulting from the
Building Safety Inspection Report, the owner shall have a total of 180 days from the date of the Building
Safety Inspection Report, unless otherwise specified by the Building Official in accordance with Florida
Building Code Section 11 (Broward County Administrative Code), in which to correct the structural
and electrical deficiencies that pose an immediate threat to life safety or where failure of a critical
component is imminent. For deficiencies that cannot be corrected within 180 days, the time frame may
be extended when a time frame is specified by the Professional Engineer of Registered Architect and
approved by the Building Official. Such extension shall be contingent on maintaining an active building
permit as specified in Florida Building Code Section 105.1..3 (Broward County Administrative Code).
Repairs or modifications of deficient conditions that are incidental and non life threatening shall be
completed within a time frame as specified by the inspecting Professional Engineer or Registered
Architect and approved by the Building Official. All repairs or modifications shall be completed in
conformance with all applicable Sections of the Florida Existing Building Code* and the National
Electrical Code.

* The Florida Existing Building Code will specify whether the repairs or modification can
be made under the code in effect when the building was originally permitted or the code currently in
effect.
5.87
Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Policy # 05- 05 Effective: 01/01/06
Building Safety Inspection Report Form Amended 03/15/12
STRUCTURAL
Building Information
Building / Structure address
Legal description
Folio # of Building /Structure
Owner's name
Owner's mailing address
Building Code Occupancy Classification In accordance with Building Code Edition
Type of Construction In accordance with Building Code Edition
Size ( Square footage )
Number of Stories
Inspection Firm
Inspection Firm or Individual
Address
Phone
Inspection Commencement Date / / Inspection Completion Date / /
Inspection made by
No Repairs required
Repairs are required as outlined in the attached inspection report.
Licensed Professional
Engineer / Architect
License #
Signature and Date
Seal

In accordance with Section 110.15 of the Broward County Administrative provisions of the Florida
Building Code and the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Policy # 05-05 the required safety
inspection has been completed.
As a routine matter, and in order to avoid possible misunderstanding, nothing in this inspection Report Form, attached Minimum
Inspection Guideline and our Non-Destructive Observations, should be construed directly, or indirectly, as guaranteed or warrantee for
any portions of the structure. To the best of my knowledge and ability, this report represents an accurate appraisal of the present
condition of the structure, based upon careful evaluation of observed conditions, to the extent reasonably possible.
" I am qualified to practice in the discipline in which I am hereby signing."
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Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals- Policy # 05-05 Effective: 01/01/06



MINIMUM INSPECTION GUIDELINES
FOR BUILDING SAFETY INSPECTION
STRUCTURAL

I. Masonry Walls
A. General Description
1. Concrete masonry units
2. Clay tile or terra cotta units
3. Reinforced concrete tie columns
4. Reinforced concrete tie beams
5. Lintels
6. Other type bond beams

B. Cracks: Identify crack size as HAIRLINE if barely discernible; FINE if less than 1 mm in
Width: MEDIUM if between 1 and 2 mm in width; WIDE if over 2 mm
1. Location - note beams, columns, other
2. Description

C. Spalling:
1. Location - note beams, columns, other
2. Description

D. Rebar corrosion
1. None visible
2. Minor
3. Significant - structural repairs required (describe)

II. Floor and Roof Systems:
A. Roof:
1. Describe type of framing system (flat, slope, type roofing, type roof deck, condition)
2. Note water tanks, cooling towers, air conditioning equipment, signs, other heavy
equipment and condition of supports.

3. Note types of drains and scuppers and condition.
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B. Floor system(s):
1. Describe (type of system framing, material, condition)
2. Heavy equipment and conditions of support

C. Inspection - note exposed areas available for inspection, and where it was found
necessary to open ceilings, etc. for inspection of typical framing members.

III. Steel Framing Systems:
A. Description
B. Exposed Steel - describe condition of paint & degree of corrosion.
C. Concrete or other fireproofing - note any cracking or spalling, and note where any
covering was removed for inspection.

D. Elevator sheaves beams & connections, and machine floor beams - note
Condition.

IV. Concrete Framing Systems:
A. Full description of structural system.
B. Cracking:
1. Not significant.
2. Location and description of members affected and type cracking.
C. General condition.
D. Rebar corrosion
1. None visible
2. Minor
3. Significant - structural repairs required (describe)

V. Windows:
A. Type (Wood, steel, aluminum, jalousie, single hung, double hung, casement, awning,
pivoted, fixed, other)
B. Anchorage - type & condition of fasteners and latches.
C. Sealants - type & condition of perimeter sealants & at mullions.
D. Interior seals - type & condition at operable vents.
E. General condition.

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VI. Wood Framing:

A. Describe floor system

B. Note condition connector or stress

C. Note rotting or termite damage

D. Note alignment problems

E. Note bearing deficiencies

F. Note any significant damage that might affect safety and stability of building structure.

VII. Exterior Finishes / Note any structural deficiencies in the following.
A. Stucco
B. Veneer
C. Soffits
D. Ceiling
E. Other
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Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Policy # 05- 05 Effective: 01/01/06
Building Safety Inspection Report Form Amended 03/15/12
ELECTRICAL
Building Information
Legal description
Folio Number of Building /Structure
Building Code Occupancy Classification In accordance with Building Code Edition
Type of Construction In accordance with Building Code Edition
Electrical Installation In accordance with National Electrical Code Edition
Size (Square footage)
Number of Stories
Inspection Firm
Inspection Firm or Individual
Address
Telephone Number
Inspection Commencement Date / / Inspection Completion Date / /
Inspection made by
No Repairs required
Repairs are required as outlined in the attached inspection report.
Licensed Professional
Engineer / Architect
License #
Signature and Date Seal
As a routine matter, and in order to avoid possible misunderstanding, nothing in this inspection Report Form, attached Minimum
Inspection Guideline and our Non-Destructive Observations, should be construed directly, or indirectly, as guaranteed or warrantee
for any portions of the structure. To the best of my knowledge and ability, this report represents an accurate appraisal of the present
condition of the structure, based upon careful evaluation of observed conditions, to the extent reasonably possible.
" I am qualified to practice in the discipline in which I am hereby signing."
Building / Structure address
Owner's name
Owner's mailing address
In accordance with Section 110.15 of the Broward County Administrative provisions of the Florida
Building Code and the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Policy # 05-05 the required safety
inspection has been completed.
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Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals- Policy # 05-05 Effective: 01/01/06


MINIMUM INSPECTION GUIDELINES FOR
BUILDING SAFETY INSPECTION
ELECTRICAL

I. Electrical Service:
A. Size, Amperage, Voltage:
B. Phase:
C. Condition: Code Compliant ( ) Requires Repair ( )
D. Comments:
II. Meter and Electrical Rooms:
A. Clearances: Code Compliant ( ) Requires Repair ( )
B. Comments:
III. Switchboards/Meter/Motor Control Centers: Code Compliant ( ) Requires Repair ( )
Comments:
IV. Grounding:
A. Service Code Compliant ( ) Requires Repair ( )
B. Equipment Code Compliant ( ) Requires Repair ( )
C. Comments:

V. Conductors: Code Compliant ( ) Requires Repair ( )

Comments:

VI. Auxiliary Gutters/ Wireways/ Busways:
A. Location: Code Compliant ( ) Requires Repair ( )
B. Comments:
VII. Electrical Panels:
A. Location Code Compliant ( ) Requires Repair ( )
B. Clearance Code Compliant ( ) Requires Repair ( )
C. Identification Code Compliant ( ) Requires Repair ( )
D. Comments:

VIII. Disconnects:
A. Location Code Compliant ( ) Requires Repair ( )
B. Clearance Code Compliant ( ) Requires Repair ( )
C. Identification Code Compliant ( ) Requires Repair ( )
D. Comments:




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IX. Branch Circuits:

A. Identification Code Compliant ( ) Requires Repair ( )
B. Comments:

X. Conduit/Raceways: Code Compliant ( ) Requires Repair ( )

Comments:

XI. Low Voltage Wiring Methods Code Compliant ( ) Requires Repair ( )

Comments:

XII. Building Illumination:
A. Building Egress Code Compliant ( ) Requires Repair ( )
B. Emergency Code Compliant ( ) Requires Repair ( )
C. Exit Signs Code Compliant ( ) Requires Repair ( )
D. Comments:

XIII. Fire Alarm System: Code Compliant ( ) Requires Repair ( )

Comments:

XIV. Smoke Detectors: Code Compliant ( ) Requires Repair ( )

Comments:

XV. Generator:
A. Emergency Code Compliant ( ) Requires Repair ( )
B. Standby/Optional Code Compliant ( ) Requires Repair ( )
C. Comments:

XVI. Site Wiring: Code Compliant ( ) Requires Repair ( )

Comments:

XXIV. Swimming Pool/Spa Wiring: Code Compliant ( ) Requires Repair ( )

Comments:

XXV. Wiring to Mechanical Equipment: Code Compliant ( ) Requires Repair ( )

Comments:

XXVI. General Additional Comments:



5.90 D
Howard Johnson Miami-Downtown
11th Street Biscayne Blvd. Miami, Fl
Garage collapsed in August 1974
7 dead - 20 Injured
5.90 E
1996
4111 South Ocean Drive,
Hollywood, Fl.
Balcony Collapse
2006
4564 El Mar Dr.
Lauderdale by the Sea, Fl.
Balcony Collapse
5.90 F
5.90 G