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Balcony Inspections & DBPR HR-7020

Balcony inspections and the DBPR Form HR-7020 Certificate of Balcony Inspection for Florida public lodging properties.

The Certificate Florida Lodging Properties Need

Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Hotels and Restaurants, requires certain public lodging establishments to have their balconies, platforms, stairways, and railways inspected and certified as safe. The certification is documented on DBPR Form HR-7020, Certificate of Balcony Inspection.

Tampa Bay Inspections performs balcony inspections and completes the HR-7020 certificate, documenting the condition of each balcony and its railings with photos.

Safety, Compliance & Peace of Mind

Balcony safety protects guests, residents, and owners.

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Guest Safety

Railings and structures evaluated for visible safety concerns.

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DBPR Form HR-7020

The certificate documented on the state form.

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Coastal Exposure

Salt air and moisture accelerate balcony deterioration.

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Photo Documentation

A clear record of each balcony's condition.

Why Balcony Inspections Matter in Florida

Balconies along Tampa Bay and the Gulf beaches face constant salt air, humidity, and storms. Corroded railings, cracked concrete, and deteriorated connections can become safety hazards if they aren't caught.

If you own or manage a hotel, motel, vacation rental, or other public lodging property, call Clay to discuss your property and the certification schedule that applies to it.

What a Balcony Inspection Covers

Each balcony, platform, stairway, and railway.

  • Balcony slabs & visible structure
  • Railings & guardrails
  • Attachments & connections where visible
  • Stairways & platforms
  • Signs of corrosion & deterioration
  • Photos of each balcony
  • Completed DBPR Form HR-7020

Balcony Inspections (DBPR HR-7020) FAQ

What is DBPR Form HR-7020?

It's the Certificate of Balcony Inspection used by the DBPR Division of Hotels and Restaurants for public lodging establishments.

Which properties need it?

Certain public lodging establishments regulated by DBPR. Call Clay to discuss your property.

Do you inspect every balcony?

The inspection covers the balconies, platforms, stairways, and railways included in the certification.

Do you inspect condo balconies for buyers?

Yes. Visible balcony conditions are included in our condo inspections.

Our Simple 4-Step Process

From your first call to your report, here's what to expect.

1

Schedule

Call 813-476-1561 or schedule online. Clay will answer your questions up front.

2

Inspect

Your inspector evaluates the property. You're welcome to walk along.

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Report

You receive a detailed report with photos, typically the same day.

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Follow Up

Questions after the report? Call anytime and the team will walk you through it.

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