Miami-Dade Compliance Calendar

Building Energy and Water Benchmarking (BE305, City of Miami)

Whole-building energy and water use for January-December of the prior year reported through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.

When: June 30, 2026 (annual, covering the prior calendar year); buildings 20,000-49,999 sq ft filed first by October 1, 2025
Applies to: Commercial and multi-family buildings of 20,000 sq ft or more (multi-family with 5 or more units) inside City of Miami limits. Miami-Dade County runs BE305 as a county-wide program; the mandatory reporting ordinance verified here is the City of Miami one.
Authority: City of Miami Office of Resilience and Sustainability (benchmarking@miamigov.com)

Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS)

Reserve study of roof, structure, fireproofing and fire protection systems, plumbing, electrical, waterproofing and exterior painting, windows and exterior doors, and any item over $25,000 affecting structural integrity. Performed or verified by a licensed engineer or architect, or a CAI/APRA-certified reserve specialist.

When: At least every 10 years; associations existing on or before July 1, 2022 had to complete the first study by December 31, 2025
Applies to: Residential condominium buildings three habitable stories or higher
Authority: Florida DBPR Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes

If it slips: Willful and knowing failure by officers or directors to complete the study is a breach of their fiduciary relationship to the unit owners (F.S. 718.112(2)(g)).

Elevator Certificate of Operation

Annual safety inspection of elevators, escalators, moving walks and related equipment; the certificate is renewed after the inspection passes. Miami-Dade County acts in place of the State of Florida for this equipment.

When: July 31, 2026 — all Miami-Dade certificates of operation expire July 31 each year
Applies to: All regulated conveyances in unincorporated Miami-Dade and municipalities served by the county program; the City of Miami and City of Miami Beach run their own elevator divisions
Authority: Miami-Dade County RER Office of Elevator Safety (305-375-2877)

Milestone Structural Inspection (condominium / cooperative)

Phase One visual structural inspection by a licensed architect or engineer; Phase Two testing if substantial structural deterioration is found.

When: December 31 of the year the building reaches 30 years (local option 25 years near salt water), then every 10 years; Phase One within 180 days of the local enforcement agency's certified-mail notice
Applies to: Condominium and cooperative buildings three habitable stories or more
Authority: Local enforcement agency (Miami-Dade RER or the municipal building department) under Florida Statutes 553.899

If it slips: If required repairs are not scheduled within the statutory timeframes, the local enforcement agency must determine whether the building is unsafe for human occupancy.

Building Recertification (formerly 40-Year)

Structural and electrical recertification report by a Florida-registered engineer or architect, certifying the building is structurally and electrically safe for continued occupancy. Buildings built 1983-1992 had an initial deadline of December 31, 2024. Recertification satisfies the F.S. 553.899 milestone inspection for buildings that require one.

When: Building age 30 (25 if within 3 miles of the coastline), then every 10 years; report due within 90 days of the Notice of Required Inspection
Applies to: All buildings except single-family residences, duplexes, and minor structures (occupant load 10 or less and 2,000 sq ft or less)
Authority: Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (Building Official); municipalities with their own building departments administer it locally

If it slips: Citation with an initial penalty of $510; failure to correct and pay may accumulate penalties up to $10,000 and referral to the Lien Collection Unit (county recertification page). Repairs found necessary: 150 days from notice to complete non-permit work and pull permits.

Boiler Certificate of Compliance

Inspection by a state or authorized insurance inspector; certificate issued by the Department of Financial Services.

When: Power boilers and high-pressure high-temperature water boilers: annual internal and external inspection, 12-month certificate. Low-pressure heating boilers: biennial, 24-month certificate. Hot water heating/supply boilers: biennial external, internal every 4 years.
Applies to: Boilers in places of public assembly (schools, hospitals, theaters, churches, restaurants, etc.); potable hot water supply boilers at or below 400,000 Btu/hr, 210 F and 120 gallons are exempt (F.S. 554.109)
Authority: Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of State Fire Marshal, Boiler Safety Program

If it slips: Certificate denial, suspension or revocation (F.S. 554.115); administrative fines up to $500 per violation, or $3,500 for willful violations (F.S. 554.1151).

Fire Life Safety Operating Permit

Every existing commercial and multi-family occupancy inside Miami-Dade Fire Rescue jurisdiction is inspected annually and must hold a current Life Safety Operating Permit.

When: Annual inspection and permit renewal
Applies to: All commercial and multi-family occupancies within MDFR jurisdiction; single- and two-family residences are exempt. Municipalities with their own fire departments (e.g. Miami, Miami Beach, Hialeah, Coral Gables) inspect under their own programs.
Authority: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Fire Prevention Division

If it slips: Uncorrected violations receive a Final Notice of Violation and are forwarded to a Code Compliance Officer until the facility is compliant.

Backflow Prevention Assembly Test

Test by a Miami-Dade-certified Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester; results filed with WASD (online via the county test-report portal).

When: Upon installation and annually thereafter
Applies to: Properties with irrigation systems, fire protection systems, medical facilities, commercial and industrial properties, and certain multi-family developments served by Miami-Dade Water and Sewer
Authority: Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, Cross-Connection Control