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 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.

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.

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.

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.