Did Your Florida Home Sustain Substantial Damage Due to a Natural Disaster?
If your home sustained substantial damage you may face greater reconstruction costs due to Florida’s 50% rule. This rule states that if the repair costs to a building exceeds 50% of the market value for that structure, the building must be brought into compliance with the current mapping requirements for the National Florida Insurance Program, or in layman’s terms, brought up to current flood zone minimum requirements and other current applicable buildings codes. This often means homeowners must raise the structure out of the flood zone or demolish it and rebuild. The ruling jurisdiction (city or county) ultimately determines the extent of the damage and if it falls into this 50% rule. A Belt structural engineer inspects the structure and provides reports indicating the integrity of the structure and their assessment of the necessary repairs. Our engineers work with plan reviewers to increase understanding of the findings after the damage assessment, hoping to provide the best outcome for the owner of the structure. If it is determined that your home falls under the 50% rule, Belt engineers provide repair documents, plans, and remodeling designs to meet the requirements outlined in the rule. Our professionals are empathetic to your situation and work diligently and efficiently to correctly complete the job with the homeowner in mind. Learn more about Belt Engineering to understand why working with our team is the smart decision.
Happy Holidays!
We have had a great year at Belt Engineering and we hope you have too! Tampa, Florida is a wonderful place to live and work. We could not be more grateful for our staff and customers. As we look forward to the New Year, we would like to wish you and your family a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season. We hope that 2022 has been filled with moments of joy for you and your loved ones. We know this time of year is often busy and hectic, but it’s important to take some time to appreciate the good in your life. From all of us at Belt Engineering, we want to thank you for being part of our family. We look forward to continuing to be part of your lives in the future and wish you a very merry holiday season! Happy Holidays! The Belt Engineering Team ❤️ Popular Posts from 2022 Sam Dean, PE and Joseph Guagliardo, PE fill VP roles with evolving interest in the organization Structural engineering plays a foundational role in modern society (pun intended). New rules for structural inspections for Condominium Associations in Florida. We can help.
Belt Engineering Announce Addition of Two Principal Owners
Sam Dean, PE and Joseph Guagliardo, PE fill VP roles with evolving interest in the organization Tampa, Florida. Belt Engineering announced the addition of two principal owners today. Sam Dean, PE and Joseph Guagliardo, PE join Joe Belt, PE as principal owners of Belt Engineering, LLC. Both professionals have played a strategic role in Belt Engineering’s growth over the past several years. Joseph Guagliardo, PE started working at Belt Engineering in May 2010 after earning a degree in Civil Engineering from Florida State University. Sam Dean, PE launched his career with Belt Engineering in June 2011 after graduating from the University of South Florida. From the beginning, Joseph and Sam demonstrated the leadership skills and drive that transformed the company. After the growth the company experienced over the past decade, including Joseph and Sam in the partnership was a natural evolution. “My partnership with Sam and Joe started over 10 years ago. This next chapter in Belt’s history is a continuation of the relationship that we’ve developed over the years. The future is bright and I look forward to continuing to serve the community’s needs with Joe, Sam, and our exceptional employees,” Joseph declared. “We are committed to creating a destination workforce that leads and inspires future generations of engineers,” Sam said, “the partnership was an organic development spurned by years of collaborative work and process improvements with measurable results of both Joseph Guagliardo and I.” “Both Sam and Joseph have been integral to the success of Belt Engineering over the past several years,” Joe Belt, PE and CEO of Belt Engineering continued, “they are dedicated engineers whose enthusiasm inspires our employees and clients alike. I look forward to the direction they continue to grow the company.” Media Contact: Victoria Baldwin ChonDirector of CAD Dept / Director of Marketingvchon@beltengineering.com813-961-3075www.beltengineering.com