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Milestone Inspections per Florida Law SB-4D. A milestone structural inspection is required for every residential and commercial building in Florida that is three stories or higher. If you own any such structure or are a member of the building association, you’re legally required to conduct timely inspections. And for that purpose, the laws need you to hire a licensed structural engineer in Florida. The engineer/s will visually assess all areas of your building and analyze its structural components for safety. And once the inspection is complete, they’ll provide you with a structural assessment report detailing their findings, opinions, and recommendations. It is possible that your building has structural problems, which will be detailed in the report, along with ways you can fix them. The structural building inspector can even refer construction contractors to conduct the impending repairs on your property. There you have it, milestone structural inspections simplified. #2. What exactly are the new changes to milestone inspections? Like the proposed changes to 40-year structural recertification, the new milestone inspection rules change your building’s structural evaluation timeline. Here are the new milestone inspection timelines for various buildings in the state: For all buildings three stories or higher You should get a milestone inspection when your multistoried building with three or more floors turns 30.