If you own commercial property or certain residential buildings in Florida, you should be aware of the “Americans with Disabilities Act” accessibility guidelines. The US federal law requires owners of such properties to make reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. These guidelines help these property owners make sure they’re meeting expectations. Whether you’re buying or […]
You may think a newly constructed home won’t come with any issues you have to fix. After all, it’s brand new, and if the construction company thinks it’s complete, it’s done, right? Not so fast – sometimes there can be issues that even the nicest looking of homes are hiding within their walls. It’s always […]
A commercial building inspection is a longer process than a residential building inspection: There are more complex systems and generally a larger area to cover than in a residential home. Getting your building inspected in Tampa will require you to do your research into the most important aspects of identifying and selecting the best inspectors […]
Whether you hire an inspector for a commercial building inspection or a residential building inspection (home inspection), you want to make sure the inspector is up to the task. Both types of inspections require a level of knowledge that differs from the other: Commercial building inspectors typically understand a bit more about larger, more complex […]
Even 4,000 years ago, construction standards were in place. When a home fell apart and killed someone inside, the Babylonian Code of Hammurabi called for the builder’s death. The Florida building code might not be as strict as the Ancient Babylonians, but it is just as serious about protecting people. In 1996, there were more […]
