MIAMI — Miami-Dade County moved closer Wednesday to requiring building inspections after 30 years, one decade earlier than the current law, in a proposal that was a response to the collapse of the Surfside condominium.
The proposed county ordinance won a unanimous vote before the commission’s Policy committee, advancing to a final vote before the full board in the coming weeks. The clerk recorded 8 yes votes at the committee meeting, enough for passage on the 13-seat board.
The centerpiece of the proposal moves the current 40-year deadline to 30 years for obtaining a county or city certification that a building complies with structural and electrical rules in Miami-Dade. The aim is to prod building owners to start repairs on neglected maintenance a decade sooner than required under current law.
