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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...

An infrared thermography inspection has become a prerequisite for home inspections. So crucial have thermography inspections become that they are even legally required now.  The requirement for infrared thermal inspection at the time of either home foundation inspection or structural engineer inspection has increased, and for good.  You see, there are many gray areas of your home that simply can't be analyzed visually during structure inspections . And that is precisely where an infrared thermographer’s skills come into the picture.   An infrared thermography inspection is a non-invasive and efficient way of home inspection. So, unlike manual home structural inspection , it doesn't involve any wear and tear at all.  Wondering what calls for an infrared thermography inspection in your home?  We’ve compiled when and why you should go for a thermography inspection, so let’s have a look.  #1. Infrared thermography inspection when selling your home...