Saving a Failed SIRS Report for a Miami High-Rise Condo

Client Background
A 35-year-old, 28-story high-rise condominium in Miami had historically relied on special assessments for maintenance funding. They required both a Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS) and a Traditional Reserve Study (TRS).

Challenge
A previous engineering firm had submitted a SIRS that was rejected by the State (DBPR). The board was uncertain about the difference between SIRS and Milestone scopes, while years of deferred maintenance left the property facing major repairs and compliance issues.

Our Approach
Alliance Reserve Services stepped in to identify what went wrong and rebuild the report to meet State requirements.

• Reviewed the rejected SIRS to pinpoint compliance gaps.
  
• Conducted a full reinspection and collected accurate data on all components.
  
• Guided the board through each revision and ensured the new study aligned with DBPR standards.
  

Solution Delivered
A fully compliant and State-approved SIRS report, complete with a realistic funding plan that protected the property’s value and prevented future compliance issues.

Results
✔️ SIRS accepted by DBPR on the first submission.
✔️ Avoided costly State fines.
✔️ Clarified the difference between SIRS and Milestone requirements.
✔️ Provided a sustainable path to compliance and maintenance.

Key Takeaway
Rebuilding the report from the ground up gave the board compliance, clarity, and control after years of uncertainty.