490-Florida’s Mandatory Structural Inspections

By: Peter J. Tavino Jr. PE

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Course Objective

This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.

Course Description

490-Florida’s Mandatory Structural Inspections

Florida passed a law requiring structural inspection of all older three story or higher condos. This provides important work for Florida PEs. Out of state engineers can also learn from Florida guidelines. Legal Statutes and practical on site investigations are addressed.

Peter J. Tavino Jr. PE is a practicing civil engineer with broad civil, environmental and structural experience. He has been president of his own small firm for 30 plus years.

As mentioned in the course, he was team leader for the World Trade Center structural inspection before it collapsed. Since relocating to Florida, he has PE consulted on building structure projects, with wind mitigation certification, etc. As an experienced trainer of engineers, he is pleased to present this relevant course on Structural Inspections.

Questions about this course? Email the Author: peterjtj@aol.com

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Review of: Florida’s Mandatory Structural Inspections

Rich Stevens P.E.

12/06/2023

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An interesting, current and hands-on review of the Florida inspection law. This course is enlightening for condo association board members as well.

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Review of: Florida’s Mandatory Structural Inspections

Gordon J Holmes, P.E.

04/19/2023

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Very well presented with several practical examples

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Review of: Florida’s Mandatory Structural Inspections

John Greaney

04/17/2023

Very informative

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Review of: Florida’s Mandatory Structural Inspections

Robert Pontek

02/24/2023

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Very thorough review of a tragic situation in our State ... thank you for investing your efforts and assemblying this course!

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Review of: Florida’s Mandatory Structural Inspections

Said Gabriel

02/03/2023

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The course covered all the necessary items to inspect. It is excellent as first step.

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Course Code: 100189-10

Course PDH Hours: 4

Engineering Course Approvals

This course is accepted for engineering continuing education credit in all US states, territories, the District of Columbia, and Canadian provinces.
Ohio rules allow only 6-hours of unsupervised online courses such as this course per license renewal period
Kansas rules allow only 5-hours of self-study courses such as this course per license renewal period

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