If your building appears on Broward County’s Building Safety Inspection list for 2026, you may be wondering what happens next.
This practical guide walks you through the inspection process step by step, whether you’ve already received an official notice from your municipality or are still waiting for it.
Along the way, you’ll also find answers to some of the questions we hear most often from property owners, condominium associations, and property managers navigating the Building Safety Inspection Program for the first time.
Key Takeaways:
Being included on Broward County’s 2026 Building Safety Inspection list does not mean your building is unsafe or that problems have already been identified. It simply means your building appears to meet the criteria for inspection under Broward County’s Building Safety Inspection Program (BSIP).
In general, the program applies to qualifying buildings once they reach 25 years of age, with recurring inspections every ten years thereafter. Unlike Florida’s statewide Milestone Inspection requirements, Broward County’s BSIP can apply to both residential and commercial buildings. It may also include certain one- and two-story buildings if they meet threshold criteria under Broward County’s rules.
Because qualification depends on more than a building’s age, it’s not always immediately obvious why a particular property appears on the inspection list. If you’re unsure whether your building qualifies, or why it has been included, we recommend reviewing the official notice and the applicable municipal requirements.
Tip:
If you’re interested in learning more about the 2024 BSIP updates and the technical requirements behind the program, read the article “Broward County’s Building Safety Inspection Program: Understanding the 2024 Updates.”
If you’re wondering whether building height affects your inspection requirements, see the article "Does Building Height Change Safety Inspection Rules?"
Did you know?
Before the 2024 updates to Broward County’s Building Safety Inspection Program, these inspections were commonly referred to as 40-year recertification inspections.
Under the updated program, qualifying buildings are now generally subject to inspection beginning at 25 years of age, with recurring inspections every ten years thereafter.
Because of this change, many people still use terms such as building recertification, 30-year recertification, or 40-year recertification when referring to today’s Building Safety Inspection Program, even though the official program and inspection requirements have changed.
If your property appears on Broward County’s published 2026 Building Safety Inspection list but you haven’t yet received an official notice, this is generally not a cause for concern.
Although Broward County establishes the Building Safety Inspection Program, participating municipalities administer the program locally. As a result, inspection notices are issued by your municipality (not by Broward County) and municipalities do not all send notices on the same day. Most municipalities issue Building Safety Inspection notices between June and August, although exact timing may vary.
Tip: Start preparing before the official notification arrives.
Although you may not have received your municipality’s official notice yet, this is a good time to become familiar with the inspection process, discuss budgets, gather previous building documentation, and begin identifying qualified engineering firms.
Because many Broward County buildings enter the inspection process during the same period, experienced licensed engineers often receive a high volume of inspection requests once notices begin going out. Starting your planning early can provide greater flexibility when scheduling inspections and working toward your municipality’s required deadlines.
Although individual municipalities may have slightly different submission procedures, property owners and associations generally follow the same seven steps after receiving a Building Safety Inspection notice.
The notice identifies your building, explains why it is subject to the Building Safety Inspection Program, and outlines the applicable deadlines for submitting inspection reports.
Because Broward County’s BSIP is administered locally, the notice will come from the municipality where your building is located, not from Broward County itself.
Before taking any further action, review the notice carefully and confirm the the applicable BSIP inspection deadlines and any municipality-specific instructions.
The Broward BSIP program requires both structural and electrical safety inspections. When selecting an engineering firm, confirm that it:
performs both the structural and electrical inspections;
employs Florida licensed professionals;
is familiar with Broward County reporting requirements;
understands your municipality’s submission procedures.
You can verify whether an engineer holds an active Florida license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR).
Working with one coordinated engineering team can often simplify scheduling, communication, and report preparation.
To keep in mind:
Infrared thermography is not required for every electrical inspection. However, Broward County allows the inspecting professional to use thermal imaging whenever additional investigation is considered appropriate.
Engineering firms with an in-house Certified Level II Thermographer can perform these infrared evaluations themselves if needed, helping reduce additional coordination later in the inspection process.
Once your engineering team has been selected, inspection dates can be scheduled.
Before the site visit, the engineering team will typically coordinate access to the areas they need to inspect, such as roofs, balconies, parking garages, electrical rooms, mechanical spaces, and other common areas.
It’s also helpful to gather any existing building documentation that may assist the engineers during their evaluation. Depending on what is available, this may include previous inspection reports, engineering studies, repair records, permit documentation, structural drawings, or other relevant building information.
Reviewing these documents before the site visit can help the engineering team better understand the building’s history and take previous findings or repairs into account during the inspection.
During the site visit, qualified professionals perform the required structural and electrical inspections in accordance with Broward County’s Building Safety Inspection Program requirements.
The inspection typically includes a visual evaluation of accessible structural and electrical components to assess the building’s overall condition and identify any conditions that may require further evaluation or corrective action.
Depending on the building and the inspectors’ findings, additional investigation may be recommended if necessary.
After completing the inspections, the engineering team prepares the required structural and electrical reports using Broward County’s official reporting forms.
If deficiencies are identified, additional evaluation or repair recommendations may also be included.
The completed structural and electrical inspection reports are submitted to your local municipality administering the BSIP. In many Broward County municipalities, the required reports must generally be submitted within 180 days after the official inspection notice is issued, although property owners should always confirm the deadline stated in their notice.
The Building Official reviews the reports and determines whether additional information, repairs, or follow-up documentation are required.
Not every building follows exactly the same path after this stage, which is why maintaining communication with both your engineering team and municipality remains important throughout the process.
Not every building requires repairs. However, if the inspection identifies structural or electrical deficiencies, the municipality may require corrective work before the inspection process can be completed.
Your engineering team can help explain the findings, recommend appropriate repairs, prepare any required engineering documentation, assist with permit coordination, and perform follow-up inspections as needed.
Required repairs must generally be completed within 180 days, although limited extensions may be available when justified and approved by the municipality.
Once all required repairs have been completed, the engineering team performs any necessary follow-up inspections and prepares a final inspection report.
This report is submitted to the municipality for review by the Building Official. Once the final report is approved, the inspection process is complete, confirming that the building meets the program’s structural and electrical safety requirements. The building will then generally be subject to its next required safety inspection ten years later.
BSIP at a Glance
Inspection frequency
Qualifying buildings are generally inspected beginning at 25 years of age, followed by re-inspections every 10 years.Notice period
June through August: Participating municipalities generally issue Building Safety Inspection notices during this period.Key deadlines
180 days: From official notice to submission of inspection reports.
180 days: From the date the engineer signs the inspection report to completion of any required repairs (limited extensions may be available).
Good to know
Buildings generally remain on a 10-year inspection cycle. For example, if your building is scheduled for inspection in 2026, the next inspection will generally be due in 2036, even if repairs or final approvals take place later.
Although much of the coordination will be handled by your engineering team, a little preparation beforehand can help the inspection proceed more efficiently.
Consider preparing the following before inspection day:
Notify residents or tenants if access to occupied units or common areas may be required.
Arrange access to roofs, balconies, parking garages, electrical rooms, mechanical spaces, and other common areas.
Ensure keys, access codes, or maintenance staff are available if needed.
Gather any available building documentation, including previous inspection reports, engineering studies, repair records, permit documentation, or information about significant repairs or renovations completed since the last inspection.
Although Broward County establishes the BSIP, participating municipalities administer the program locally. As a result, notice schedules, report submission procedures, online portals, and contact information may vary from city to city.
Below you’ll find the official Building Safety Inspection resources for municipalities that maintain dedicated BSIP webpages.
| Fort Lauderdale | Hollywood | Pompano Beach |
| Administered by City of Fort Lauderdale Development Services |
Administered by City of Hollywood Building Division |
Administered by City of Pompano Beach Building Department |
| Report submission Digitally through the City’s LauderBuild portal. |
Report submission Via mail or e-mail. |
Report submission Follow the City’s BSIP procedures. |
| Municipality Contact 📞 954-828-5082 ✉️BuildingSafetyProgram @fortlauderdale.gov |
Municipality Contact 📞 954-921-3335 ✉️ buildingrecertification@ hollywoodfl.org |
Municipality Contact 📞 954-786-4669 ✉️ Building@copbfl.com |
| Official BSIP information 🌐 City of Fort Lauderdale Building Safety Inspection Program |
Official BSIP information 🌐City of Hollywood Building Safety Inspection Program |
Official BSIP information 🌐City of Pompano Beach Building Safety Inspection Program |
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Some Broward County municipalities, including Plantation, Sunrise, Deerfield Beach, Coconut Creek, and others, currently do not maintain dedicated Building Safety Inspection Program webpages.
If your building is located in one of these municipalities, we recommend contacting your local Building Department for municipality-specific guidance regarding notices, report submission procedures, and applicable deadlines. Broward County provides a directory of local Building Department contacts to help property owners identify the appropriate office (see our list of resources below).
Selecting the right engineering team is about more than completing the required inspections. A qualified engineering firm should be able to guide you throughout the entire inspection process, from the initial inspections and report preparation to repair coordination, follow-up inspections, and final compliance if deficiencies are identified.
When comparing engineering firms, consider asking:
Can they perform both the structural and electrical inspections?
Are they familiar with your municipality’s procedures?
Can they continue supporting the project if repairs become necessary?
Do they offer additional in-house capabilities, such as infrared thermography?
Building Mavens regularly assists condominium associations, commercial property owners, and property managers throughout Broward County with Building Safety Inspection Program requirements.
Their multidisciplinary team provides:
Structural and electrical inspections under one roof.
Florida licensed engineers.
In-house Certified Level II Thermography.
Experience working with Broward County municipalities.
Assistance with engineering reports, repairs, permit coordination, follow-up inspections, and final compliance documentation.
Whether your building has already received an official notice or you’re planning ahead, they'll be happy to answer your questions and help you understand the next steps.
Campbell Property Management regularly hosts educational webinars related to building inspections, structural and electrical safety, maintenance planning, engineering issues, and other topics that affect Florida condominium and HOA communities. Visit CampbellEvents.org for upcoming educational opportunities and events.
Scott Harvey-Lewis is the visionary President and owner of Building Mavens, a preeminent Milestone Inspections and Engineering Consulting Firm based in the heart of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. As a licensed professional engineer with over a decade of experience and nearly two decades of dedicated engineering expertise, he is exceptionally qualified in delivering a comprehensive suite of services in structural engineering, including design, construction, administration, and forensic analysis, catering to clients and projects across the public and private sectors.