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Building certifications in Miami

Regulated by Miami-Dade County RER / FL DBPR. 3 cert types in the database.

annual benchmarking report (due June 30)
Be305 Benchmarking

Multi-family and commercial buildings in Miami-Dade County with a gross floor area of 20,000+ square feet and 5+ units

Miami-Dade Building Efficiency 305 ordinance

Source: www.miamidade.gov official page
initial recertification at 40 years, then every 10 years
Forty Year Recert

Buildings in Miami-Dade County except single-family residences, duplexes, and minor structures (occupant load 10 or less, 2,000 sq ft or less)

Miami-Dade County Code Section 8-11(f)

Source: www.townofsurfsidefl.gov official page
annual inspection + annual certificate renewal
Elevator Cert Fl

Owners of elevators and conveyances regulated under Chapter 399 in Florida (private residences excluded)

Chapter 399 Florida Statutes (399.061, 399.07); 61C-5 F.A.C.

Source: www2.myfloridalicense.com official page

Frequently asked questions

What building certifications are required in Miami?

Certmill's database lists 3 requirement types for Miami, including be305 benchmarking, forty year recert, elevator cert fl. Every rule cites the official agency page, and cities inherit their state's requirements automatically.

How often is be305 benchmarking required in Miami?

Multi-family and commercial buildings in Miami-Dade County with a gross floor area of 20,000+ square feet and 5+ units The required cycle is annual benchmarking report (due June 30) under Miami-Dade Building Efficiency 305 ordinance, administered by Miami-Dade County Building Efficiency 305.

How often is forty year recert required in Miami?

Buildings in Miami-Dade County except single-family residences, duplexes, and minor structures (occupant load 10 or less, 2,000 sq ft or less) The required cycle is initial recertification at 40 years, then every 10 years under Miami-Dade County Code Section 8-11(f), administered by Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals.

Does Miami require facade inspections?

Check the requirement cards on this page: any facade or exterior wall rule shows its trigger (usually a story or height threshold), cycle, and the official ordinance source. Certmill adds facade requirements automatically for buildings of 7 or more floors.

How do I track these deadlines for my building?

Add the building in Certmill, pick Miami, and check the equipment you run. The requirements expand into a deadline calendar with countdowns, 60-day alerts, and an evidence binder PDF.

Requirements change and interpretation varies by building. Certmill assembles this from the official source above. Verify with the agency before relying on it.
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