Palm Beach County Milestone Inspection Requirements
Under FS 553.899, all residential condominium and cooperative buildings three or more stories tall in Palm Beach County must undergo a milestone inspection at 30 years of age (25 years if within three miles of a coastline) and every 10 years thereafter. The inspection must be performed by a Florida-licensed architect or engineer. The written report must be submitted to the local building department, and the inspector-prepared summary must be distributed to all unit owners within 45 days. Palm Beach County's building departments actively enforce these deadlines — associations that miss them face fines and potential building closure orders.
Aging Condo Stock in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Boynton Beach
Palm Beach County has a significant inventory of condominium buildings constructed in the 1980s and early 1990s, particularly in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, and Lake Worth. Many of these buildings are now at or past their 30-year inspection deadline. Associations in these communities should confirm their building's age and inspection status immediately. Pineland Engineering can assess your building's compliance status and schedule an inspection on a timeline that meets your local building department's deadline.
Coastal Construction and AE/VE Flood Zones in Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County's coastal communities — including Palm Beach, Highland Beach, Manalapan, and Hypoluxo — include buildings in FEMA AE and VE flood zones. Structural assessments in these areas must account for flood load requirements in addition to wind loads. Pineland Engineering has direct experience with coastal construction in Palm Beach County and provides milestone inspection reports that address both structural condition and coastal exposure factors.
Palm Beach County Neighborhoods Served
Pineland Engineering serves condominium associations throughout Palm Beach County including: West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Wellington, Greenacres, Riviera Beach, Palm Beach, Lantana, Hypoluxo, Manalapan, and Highland Beach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Palm Beach County have its own milestone inspection program like Miami-Dade?
No. Palm Beach County follows the statewide FS 553.899 milestone inspection law without a separate county overlay program. The 30-year trigger applies (25 years for coastal buildings), and inspections are administered by each municipality's local building department.
My Palm Beach County condo building is 35 years old and has never had a milestone inspection. What do I do?
Your building is out of compliance with FS 553.899. Contact your local building department immediately to understand the enforcement status and any applicable deadlines. Then contact Pineland Engineering to schedule an inspection. We can prepare the report on an expedited timeline if needed.
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