WESLEY MANAGEMENT COMPANY – Jupiter, FL
01/25/2022 – Completing the Puzzle
THE PUZZLE IS ON THE TABLE
Time is closing in on Associations and Members to properly fund and execute maintenance & repairs. Several bills under consideration by the Florida Legislature will update inspection requirements for multi-family buildings, AND procedures for documenting the inspection results with Members, local jurisdictions having authority (Bldg Dept), and for maintenance of (Association) records regarding the inspection results and corrective measures taken.
Obviously, the Insurance Underwriters will also be looking over every shoulder…
MISSING PIECES TO THE PUZZLE – Payments & Permits
Payments: while there are several similar bills proposed regarding Associations ranging from properly funding reserves to requiring certain education requirements for Board members, there is little (if any) requirement to date, to address Associations requiring Members to pay for said inspection & repairs.
Permits: currently there are no provisions included in bills requiring Building Departments to expedite plan review & permitting for maintenance & repairs identified under these Engineer inspection reports. This needs to be a priority given the delays encountered in receiving permits.
IMO
Until these missing pieces to the puzzle are found, failure to execute & perform identified maintenance and repairs per the Engineer’s report will be the driving factor of near term building failure. Adding or modifying inspection requirements, or maintenance of records to hold Board Members accountable may not have prevented the Surfside Collapse. The problem appears to lie in the unwillingness of Members at large to properly fund and execute maintenance or repairs in a timely manner. FYI:
The problems at Surfside were identified in the (Engineer’s) Inspection Report almost 2 years prior to collapse
The Members voted to approved/amend repair recommendations based upon cost, not prioritization of structural issues
The Building Department had reviewed the plans/specification for almost 4 months, and there were unanswered emails/questions from the Engineer to the Building Official regarding inquiries to plan review & permit status
What to do now...
As they say, there is no time like the present to get affairs in order. Wesley Management Company assists Associations to identify and develop estimates and budgets for required or deferred maintenance. Please give us a call, we would be happy to hear from you.
Here is a link to an Article by the Tampa Bay Times, with information regarding this issue: Florida Senate panel approves bill to set statewide condo inspections (tampabay.com)
About Company
WESLEY MANAGEMENT COMPANY Assisting Owners, Associations, Developers & Contractors to provide consulting services in the areas of:
Construction Management: Administration & coordination to deliver a project from inception to completion with focus upon Client’s budget & standards
Owner/Contractor Representation: Observations to verify work proceeds per specification, and in compliance with the contract documents
Expert Opinion & Witness: Post construction claims analysis, forensic observation & accountability
Insurance & Mitigation Inspections: Inspections & observations for purchase, or insurance mitigation discount
Mission Statement
Assisting others to complete contract obligations & achieve satisfaction
Licensing & Insurance
Licenses, Certificates of Insurance and pre-qualification information may be furnished upon request. Our firm maintains State, Federal and OSHA requirements for Safety Plans, HAZCOM Communication, Drug Free Workplace and as an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Licensed for commercial drone/UAS operations per FAA Part 107 Certification. Professional liability and job specific aerial drone insurance can be provided.
Certificates
Members of the Company hold certifications for specialty trades, training & licensing, in addition to State required continuing education.
History
Over thirty years’ experience in providing construction management on projects.
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