Archive for July 2025
Governor DeSantis just signed HB 913, Here are some important points related to engineering.
Key Provisions Affecting Milestone Inspection Engineers HB 913 was signed into law by Governor DeSantis on June 23, 2025 (Chapter 2025‑175). It imposes several rules that likely affect you as an engineer performing milestone inspections for Florida condo and cooperative buildings. 1. Applicability & Scope Milestone inspections now apply to condo/co-op buildings that are three or more “habitable”…
Read MorePhase One and Phase Two Inspections “Who’s on First?”
There’s been confusion in the industry regarding Phase Two inspections under the new statewide recertification program. As a licensed Professional Engineer who was directly involved in the Surfside Working Group following the Champlain Towers collapse, I want to help clarify the intent behind these inspection phases and where things have gone off course. The original goal of the working group…
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