Broward's 25-Year Trigger — Stricter Than State Law
Florida's statewide milestone inspection law (FS 553.899) requires inspections at 30 years of building age for most buildings. Broward County's requirement, administered by the Broward Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA), triggers at 25 years for all condominium buildings — regardless of coastal proximity. This means Broward buildings built in 1999 or 2000 are already at their first inspection deadline. Every 10 years thereafter, another inspection is required. Buildings that miss the BORA deadline face enforcement action including fines and potential building closure orders.
How Broward's Requirement Interacts with the Statewide Milestone Inspection
Most Broward buildings are subject to both the BORA 25-year requirement and the statewide FS 553.899 milestone inspection. When both are required at the same time, Pineland Engineering coordinates a single inspection engagement that satisfies both programs, reducing cost and minimizing disruption to residents. The inspection report is formatted for submission to both BORA and the local building department.
Fort Lauderdale's A1A Corridor — High Concentration of Aging Condo Stock
Fort Lauderdale's beachfront A1A corridor contains a large concentration of condominium buildings built in the 1990s and early 2000s, many of which are now hitting their 25-year inspection thresholds simultaneously. Broward County is also designated High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ), meaning structural assessments must account for elevated wind load requirements. Pineland Engineering has direct HVHZ experience and provides inspection reports formatted for Broward BORA submission.
Broward County Neighborhoods Served
Pineland Engineering serves condominium associations throughout Broward County including: Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Hallandale Beach, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Lighthouse Point, Coral Springs, Plantation, Davie, Weston, Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Tamarac, Margate, Coconut Creek, Oakland Park, Wilton Manors, and Lauderhill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Broward County require inspections at 25 years instead of 30?
Broward County adopted a stricter 25-year trigger through the Broward Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) prior to the statewide milestone inspection law. The county determined that the aging condo stock along its coastal corridor warranted earlier inspection. The statewide law did not preempt stricter local requirements, so Broward's 25-year trigger remains in effect.
What is BORA and how does it administer milestone inspections in Broward?
BORA stands for Broward Board of Rules and Appeals. It is the county body that administers building code enforcement and milestone inspection compliance in Broward County. Inspection reports must be submitted to BORA and to the local building department of the municipality where the building is located. Pineland Engineering formats all reports for BORA submission.
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