FortisLamasArchitects
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Fix Your Florida Building Code Violations Today!
Need An Architect For Blueprints Or To Settle Open Permits?
Fortis Lamas Architects is a full service Architecture / Engineering / Construction firm that specializes in correcting code violations for commercial, industrial and residential real estate. Our team of licensed professionals can produce drawings and calculations to help you meet all requirements for permits and stop work orders.
Am I Responsible For
Unpermitted Work Done By
The Previous Homeowner?
Wind Load Calculations -ASCE 7
Notice Of Acceptance (N.O.A)
Windows/Shutters And Doors.
What If I Have An Open Code
Violation? How Long Will It
Take To Fix?
All new windows, shutters,exterior doors and cladding require a Notice Of Acceptance (N.O.A.) in order to comply with the Florida Residential Code (FRC R301.2). We can provide you with the wind load calculations as per ASCE-7 to assure that they will be accepted by your municipality.
Resolving issues to help Real Estate closings and stop the clock on fines is one of our primary concerns! We can work with your realestate team to quickly solve any code issues that can hold up your closing...
YES! The building code's primary purpose is Life Safety of the owner and the public so violations must be corrected regardless of who performed or contracted the work. Even though the local Building Department may not have violations on file they may be cited upon inspection of sale or Certificate of Occupancy with the current owner becoming immediately responsible for the violations.
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Who we are
Fortis Lamas Architects' group of licensed professionals specialize in resolving local Zoning Code violations and Florida Building Code issues related to properties. Servicing the Florida area for over 15 years, our team of experts can help you with all your permit needs.
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We realize that time is the most valuable asset when dealing with real estate transactions and having the right experts on your side can make the difference in closings and stopping the clock on fines.
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Typical Services
-Florida Building Code Violations
-Zoning Violations
-Expired Open Permits
-Wind Load Calculations
-Occupant Load Calculations
-Certificate of Occupancy
-Life Safety Violations
-Class II Permits
-Egress Windows
-Fences
-Unpermitted Construction
-40 Year Building Recertification
-Fencing
-Home Owner Associations (H.O.A.)
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At Fortis Lamas Architects we provide Architectural, Engineering and Construction Services for Residential and Commercial Buildings in the Florida area. We are licensed Professional Architects, Engineers, Contractors and expediters streamlining plans and the permit process and of course dealing with Florida Building Departments in all its municipalities.
Founded by Orlando Lamas, our team of licensed professionals have been guiding our clients through the Florida Building Code (F.B.C.) , Florida Fire Prevention Code (F.F.P.C.) and local Zoning Codes for over a decade. With time always being the most important factor in real estate closings and resolving fines, only the right team can expedite your project and help clear your property.
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Our services:
Interior and Exterior Design for Residential and Commercial Buildings
Building Renovation
Building Extension
Structural Planning
Wood Frame Buildings
Steel Frame Buildings
Inspection Services (Only by Professional Engineers)
Pre-purchase home inspection
Termite Inspection
etc.
Certificate of Occupancy
Resolving Florida Building Code (F.B.C.) Violations
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Department of Environment Protection (DEP)
Fire Department (FD)
Obtaining all type of permits
Work Permits
Plumbing Permits
Mechanical/Elevator Permits
Fire Alarms, etc.
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Typical services we do for our clients
Take To Fix? (cont.)
Occupant Load Calculations
Fortis Lamas Architects can assist you with necessary drawings and calculations to achieve your maximum occupant load in a commercial space as per NFPA 101 and FFPC. This includes a complete analysis of Means Of Egress, Exit Access, Exit Discharge, Stairs Construction/Geometry and Protection,
Doors,Emergency Lighting and Exit Signs, Specific Occupancy Requirements, Construction Requirements, Horizontal Exits/Exit passageways.
Florida Energy Efficiency Calculations (600A, 600B, 600C)
We can provide you with the Energy Efficiency Calculations required by Florida Building Code (FBC) / Florida Residential Code (FRC) and the necessary forms for permitting. This is typically required when significant work is done to a space that will impact the HVAC system's ability to keep up with the heat load from the environment. This includes addiotional square footage, additional windows or glazing and new insulation.
40 Year Building Recertification
Under Section 8-11(f) FBC of the Florida Building Code, the owner of a building which has been in existence for forty (40) years or longer is required to have the building inspected for the purpose of determining the general structural condition of the building and the general condition of its electrical systems. You must submit a written Recertification Report prepared by a Florida registered engineer or architect.
Florida Accessibility Code For Building Constructions - FACBC (ADA Compliance)
Florida Accessibility Code is among the strictest in the country and surpasses the Federal Accessibility Regulations. We can help you with your ADA issues such as Ramps, Handicap Restrooms, Detectable Warnings, Vertical Accessibility, Signage and Accessibility Waivers.
Second Means of Egress (F.F.P.C. 32.2.2)
Florida Fire Prevention Code requires that sleeping rooms and living areas without a sprinkler system shall have a second means of egress. This second egress can be a door or window meeting specific guidelines and clearances. Our team can determine the best and most affordable solution for your egress issue and provide you with all necessary drawings and calculations to acquire your permit.
... and bring down your property value. Typical drawings and calculations can be done in a week's time, depending on the scope. The cost of required permit drawings for residential projects typically range from $750 to $6,500 - varying on the scope and amount of documentation available.
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Professionals we work with:
(Mis)Interpreting the
Florida Building Code
Real Estate Agents And Attorneys
We'll work with your Realtor to expedite all solutions for your listing and help you get to the closing table.Whether its Expired Open Permits or Unpermitted Work that can put a hold on any real estate transaction, we are the solution.
The primary purpose of the building code is to provide a minimum building standard for protecting life and property. However, interpretation of the building code by home builders and code enforcement officials in the field can also have a negative impact on a homeowner’s desire for quality construction.
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Site Verifications and Documentations of Existing Conditions
Permit Drawings and Building Department Disputes
Property Managers
Mainting properties can require constant compliance to new Fire Codes and Zoning Codes. Fortis Lamas Architects can help you with all code issues on Multi-Family Properties and Commercial Properties ranging from Parking Layouts and Site Lighting to Handicap Accessibility(A.D.A.) issues.
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Life Safety Plans and Vertical Accessibilty Violations
Fire Department Issues and
Zoning Department Violations
Home Owner Associations (H.O.A.)
Homeowner associations are basically small governments that are trying to keep their communities safe, while trying to maintain/increase the value of the resident’s homes. Assuring that changes to the property are to code is the best way to maintain home values.
Site Lighting/Electrical Work
Irrigation System Layouts
Zoning Code Violations
Fencing Requirements
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