TAMPA - Six months after the tragic collapse of a 12-story condo building in Surfside, state lawmakers will look at ways to make buildings safer as they convene their 2022 legislative session.
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The board, however,
held off on around $16 million in repairs because it only
had $700,000 in reserves.
Senator Jason Pizzo, who represents Surfside, has proposed
stepping up inspections -- particularly in older high-rise
buildings and buildings near salt water, due to the
increased risk of corrosion.
He is also sponsoring legislation to make it easier for
condo owners to see all the documents related to their
building -- including records of any potential safety
issues. He wants all records and documents pertaining to
condo inspections, safety, and finances uploaded and
accessible to all residents.
"They would know better about reserves or lack thereof, and
about engineering reports that have been issued," Pizzo
said.
Engineers have also suggested a monitoring program for older
buildings, such as sensors that detect movement in some
buildings, but it remains to be seen how far lawmakers will
go.
The two-month regular session begins January 11.