Milestone structural inspection
A building three stories or more in height that is a condominium or cooperative must have a milestone (phase one) inspection by a licensed engineer or architect by December 31 of the year it reaches 30 years of age (measured from the certificate of occupancy), and every 10 years after that. If phase one finds substantial structural deterioration, a phase two inspection follows.
What to keep on file
- Phase one inspection report
- Phase two report (if required)
- Local building official acknowledgement/filing
- Summary provided to unit owners
The exact date depends on your association's facts, such as your building age, unit count, and board dates. Run the free assessment to see when this is due for your board, with the proof to keep.
When to bring in a professional
Ask your licensed engineer or architect; local building official: Based on our certificate of occupancy date and county, what is our milestone inspection due date and has our local enforcement agency set a different trigger?
General information, not legal advice. Confirm with association counsel.
Answers at a glance
Who does the milestone structural inspection requirement apply to?
Buildings three stories or higher at 30 years of age. A building three stories or more in height that is a condominium or cooperative must have a milestone (phase one) inspection by a licensed engineer or architect by December 31 of the year it reaches 30 years of age (measured from the certificate of occupancy), and every 10 years after that.
When is the milestone structural inspection due?
The exact date depends on your association's facts, such as your building's age, unit count, and key board dates. Run the free assessment to see the exact date for your board, with the proof to keep.
What should our board keep on file for the milestone structural inspection?
Keep Phase one inspection report, Phase two report (if required), Local building official acknowledgement/filing, and Summary provided to unit owners. HOACompliant stores each in one binder, ready for a records request or a fine hearing.
Which Florida statute governs the milestone structural inspection?
Fla. Stat. 553.899. We last verified this against the primary statute on 2026-07-22.
Should our board involve a professional?
Ask your licensed engineer or architect; local building official: Based on our certificate of occupancy date and county, what is our milestone inspection due date and has our local enforcement agency set a different trigger?
Does HOACompliant file this or confirm our board is compliant?
No. HOACompliant is record-keeping: it tracks what is due, when, and the proof to keep, each obligation cited to the governing Florida statute. It never files anything on a board's behalf, never states that a board is or is not compliant, and is not legal advice.
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