Failed inspection? Disapproved plans? We unstick the project.
A failed final inspection. A list of correction comments from a plan reviewer. A 40-year recertification rejection. A red-tagged job site. Each one means something specific in code language — and each has a defined resolution path. We translate the notice, scope the rework, and represent the project at the re-inspection.
Five documents we resolve.
Failed final inspection.
A final inspection fails when the work-in-place doesn’t match the approved drawings, when a previously approved item has been altered, or when a deficiency the inspector observes can’t be resolved on site. The fail is documented on the inspection report with specific code references. Resolution: scope the corrections against the cited code, perform the rework, schedule the re-inspection.
Most failed finals are resolvable in 2–6 weeks. Common causes: missing ground-fault outlets, mis-sized framing, undersized handrail, missing wind-load fasteners, deck attachment deficiencies.
Plan-review correction comments.
When a plan reviewer issues corrections, the comments cite specific Florida Building Code sections, Miami-Dade County code sections, or municipal-overlay sections (historic districts, coastal zones). Each comment has a literal interpretation and a discretionary interpretation. We interpret the comment, coordinate the response (drafted revisions, engineer’s letter, or written justification), and re-submit. Most disapprovals resolve in 1–2 re-submittal cycles.
40-year recertification failure.
Buildings 40+ years old in Miami-Dade require structural and electrical recertification under County Code Section 8-11(f). A failed recertification report triggers an unsafe-structures violation if the deficiencies aren’t resolved within the cure period. We coordinate the rework (typically structural repair, electrical upgrade, or roof reinforcement), document compliance, and resubmit the recertification.
Threshold inspections.
For larger structures requiring threshold inspections (Florida Building Code 110.7), we coordinate the threshold inspector and the building inspector to keep the project moving — including resolving cited threshold deficiencies before re-inspection.
Stop-work orders.
A stop-work order halts all activity on the property until cited deficiencies are resolved. We respond to the citing officer, scope the required correction, file any necessary supplemental permits, and clear the stop-work. Time-sensitive — typically 1–3 weeks to clear.
Four steps. Tailored to your specific document.
Doral • Failed Final on a New Pergola • Closed 2025 “Inspector flagged the wind-load fasteners and the post-to-beam connection on final. Permit Solutions interpreted the report, coordinated the fix with the contractor, and we re-inspected nineteen days later. Passed. Done.”
Miami-Dade Code Compliance: Common Questions
What is a building code violation in Miami-Dade?
A building code violation is an official citation from Miami-Dade County or your city stating a property doesn't meet the building code — often from work done without a permit, an open or expired permit, or a condition flagged as unsafe. Left unresolved, violations accrue daily fines and can escalate into a lien against the property.
What happens if I ignore a code violation?
Violations don't resolve on their own. The county can impose daily running fines, refer the case to a special magistrate, and ultimately record a lien that must be paid before you can sell or refinance. Acting early almost always costs far less than waiting.
How do I clear an open or expired permit?
An open permit was pulled but never passed its final inspection; an expired permit lapsed before completion. To close it, the outstanding inspections must be completed and passed — which sometimes means reactivating or re-permitting the work. We pull the record, identify what's outstanding, and get it finaled and closed.
What is an unsafe structure violation?
An unsafe structure case is opened when a building or part of one is deemed dangerous — structural damage, an illegal or failing addition, or serious deterioration. These are among the most serious and time-sensitive violations in Miami-Dade and can lead to mandatory repair or demolition orders if ignored.
Can a code violation become a lien on my property?
Yes. Unpaid fines from an unresolved violation can be recorded as a lien, which attaches to the property and generally must be satisfied before a sale or refinance closes. Resolving the underlying violation early is how you avoid the lien entirely.
How long does it take to resolve a code-compliance case?
It depends on the violation — a single open permit may close within a few weeks once inspections pass, while an unsafe-structure or multi-permit case takes longer. The first step is always the same: pull the property's records, see exactly what's open, and build the fastest compliant path to closure.
Upload the inspection or correction document.
A specialist reviews the report and returns the action list, timeline, and estimate within one business day.