What You Need to Know About Condo Construction Codes
While under construction on March 27, 1981, the five-story Harbour Cay Condominium building in Cocoa Beach, Florida, collapsed during the placement of concrete for the roof slab, killing 11 workers and injuring 23 more. The Threshold Inspection law was created in response to the findings of engineering and construction problems after the Harbour Cay Condominium collapse . A threshold building is defined in Section 553.71(7), Florida Statutes, as Any building greater than three stories or 50 feet in height; OR A building having an assembled occupancy that exceeds 5,000 sq.ft and has an occupancy content of greater than 500 persons. The intent is that inspections be made of critical structural elements while they are installed or constructed. In addition to those stated above, there are many different condominium construction codes. They are designed to protect not only those who live within the condominium, but also protects the condo association against unlicensed co...