An Engineer’s Perspective on Implementing Florida’s New Condo Safety Law with Tim Marshall

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Below is an interview with attorney Donna DiMaggio Berger and engineer Tim Marshall regarding the new Florida condo safety law:

Conversation highlights include:

  • The new safety law is tied to building height but how is that height calculated?
  • Find out how a structural engineer determines if substantial structural deterioration exists.
  • What credentials are required to qualify as a Special Inspector and when are their services needed?
  • Just how significant is the structural engineer shortage in Florida?
  • What qualifications does an Engineering Intern have and can an intern assist with any aspect of the milestone inspection?
  • Engineers are required to notify the local building department if they find life safety issues in a building. Other than the obvious inconvenience to the residents associated with an evacuation, why would engineers be reluctant to order evacuations if there are serious life safety concerns in a building?
  • What should the role of local government be in terms of ensuring that residential buildings remain safe for occupancy?
  • Find out how often Tim is asked to attend board or membership meetings, how well attended those meetings are and how strong he must be when attempting to communicate a structural issue.
  • What can the average community resident do to become more aware of a building’s condition?
  • What resources are available to boards when they are looking to hire an engineer?
  • How often do boards seek a peer review on an engineering report and is that advisable?

BONUS: Tim discusses the average length of a 40- or 50-year certification report, its costs, and the preferred engineering language to use in those reports.

Source: An Engineer’s Perspective on Implementing Florida’s New Condo Safety Law with Tim Marshall, Founder and President of A.T. Design

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Bill SB-4D Has Passed – Now What? – Kaye Bender Rembaum

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Jeffrey Rembaum, Esq., BCS of Kaye Bender Rembaum provides a substantive overview of Bill SB-4D. He is joined by industry professionals, all listed below:

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New Condo Regulation from Florida Special Legislative Session – 2022

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