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  A 40 year recertification is a prerequisite in the two counties of Miami-Dade and Broward, and barring some exemptions, all structures are legally required to get recertified.  In fact, the 40 year recertification acts as a major safety standard for building, given that a comprehensive structural engineer inspection precedes the recertification. And, herein, the structural engineer inspects and details all possible defects or repair needs that a building may have.  Recertification for condo buildings  Timely inspections and recertifications are particularly critical for condo buildings given the fact that it involves the safety of hundreds of thousands of people.  According to estimates, there are nearly 1.5 million condo units in Florida, and of these, 37 percent are in the two counties of Miami-Dade and Broward. That shows how important it is to have high safety standards for condos.  How to get a condo recertified in Miami-Dade The tragedy of the Surf...