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The Marathon City Council whisked through a reasonably short agenda at its Tuesday, Oct. 12, despite some early disruption. Councilman Steve Cook was absent.

A licensed contractor understands construction law, and will usually follow proper protocols for paying for materials and subcontracting services.

No more anonymous code complaints about neighbors, state law says The new law is meant to stop “frivolous” complaints by feuding neighbors.   Published Earlier today TALLAHASSEE — For years, Floridians have been filing anonymous complaints against their neighbors, whether it be a noisy party, grass that is too tall, tree limbs that are too low or a leaf blower that is too loud. From now on, though, all complainers will need to tie their name and address to their grievance if t...

Not long after we were married, Toni and I lived on the 15th floor of a 16-story condo in Tampa. It was an old building, older than the one that collapsed last month in Surfside. The unit we rented was tiny and outdated, but we loved it. The rent was cheap. The view of downtown was stunning. I never thought twice about its safety. If anything, I always thought the red brick structure felt incredibly solid. But if I lived there today, I’m sure I wouldn’t be able to avoid thinking at least t...

Share: SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The ArteZanos® Flexible Solar PV (Miami-Dade NOA# 21-0315.05 Exp.06/24/26) is currently the only Miami-Dade NOA Approved Solar Photovoltaic Panel. The Miami-Dade NOA establishes compliance with the most stringent requirements of the Florida Building Code to facilitate the permitting, installation, and inspection process. Miami-Dade maintains the highest standard of product approval provisions in the country and internationally. The Miami...

Share this article Share this article SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The ArteZanos® Flexible Solar PV (Miami-Dade NOA# 21-0315.05 Exp.06/24/26) is currently the only Miami-Dade NOA Approved Solar Photovoltaic Panel. The Miami-Dade NOA establishes compliance with the most stringent requirements of the Florida Building Code to facilitate the permitting, installation, and inspection process. Miami-Dade maintains the highest standard of product approval provisions in the country...

But most importantly what i see for the mayor and inspectors is new means and methods to inspect the existing structures with the technology that we have today. infared or whatever it is, sonar. whatever we have. question check the salinity. we have an ability better than ever before to understand clearly what is behind the walls and the concrete and see the condition of the buildings. and i am seeing like we did with hurricane andrew, we will revamp the way we look at our florida building code ...

Two state lawmakers representing coastal communities of Northeast Florida say they expect the Surfside condo tower collapse will bring proposed changes in regulations but they want to see what an investigation determines caused the building to come down. “It was devastating," said state Rep. Cord Byrd, R-Neptune Beach. "Your home is your sanctuary. That’s where you go to get away from the world, and to be in the middle of night in your bed and all of a sudden it collapses, it’s heartbreak...

LAKELAND – There is no state or local requirement for recurring inspection, testing or recertification of buildings greater than three stories or 50 feet in height, also known as "threshold buildings,” according to Lakeland and Polk County officials. “There are likely private insurance requirements and potentially others involving condo association owners of threshold buildings,” said Kevin Cook, Lakelands communications director city official, said. “But those are not local governmen...

Unlike Miami, Brevard and Volusia counties do not recertify older condos No statewide standard exists for how frequently structures must be inspected and repaired Tags:  Unlike Miami, Brevard and Volusia counties do not recertify older condos BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – When most buildings in Miami-Dade and Broward counties reach 40 years of age, building owners are required to seek recertification from the local government by hiring an engineer or architect to verify their building is structural...