Yes—SIRS reports in Florida are considered official records under the Condominium Act and Cooperative Act, and are public records, but mainly for property owners, prospective buyers, and governmental review—not the general public at large.
📘 What is a SIRS Report?
A Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS) is a detailed assessment of a building’s structural components (e.g., roof, plumbing, windows, waterproofing, fire protection) conducted by a licensed engineer or architect
✅ Who Can Access Them?
1. Unit Owners
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Any unit owner may inspect or copy the SIRS upon written request
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SIRS must also be maintained in official association records for at least 15 years, and be disclosed to prospective purchasers during sales
2. Prospective Buyers
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Sellers must provide the most recent SIRS (or state that none exist) in unit sale contracts or disclosures when a contract is entered on/after Dec 31, 2024
3. DBPR / Local Building Officials
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Associations must submit the SIRS or at least a statement with it to the DBPR’s Division of Condominiums, Timeshares & Mobile Homes within 45 days of receiving the report
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The DBPR oversees compliance, ensuring procedural steps are met
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Some counties may require submission to local building officials as part of enforcing building safety
🗂️ Are These Public Records?
Yes—they are public records, but with usage limits:
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Under Florida law (Chapter 119), they’re records used in the official conduct of business by a public agency
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While they’re part of the official records the association keeps, they aren’t typically posted publicly online, but must be made available:
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To unit owners on request,
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To buyers during sales,
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To regulatory bodies (DBPR, building officials).
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📌 Summary Table
| Who | Can Access SIRS? | How/What |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Owners | ✅ Yes | Written request; inspect or copy; maintained for 15 years |
| Prospective Buyers | ✅ Yes | Must receive current SIRS or disclosure of none when buying |
| DBPR / Regulatory Agencies | ✅ Yes | Provided via official reporting within 45 days |
| General Public | ⚠️ Indirect | Not publicly posted, but may access records by becoming a buyer or owner |
📝 Bottom Line
SIRS are not publicly searchable like a website, but they are part of official records with legal access rights for unit owners, prospective buyers, and regulators. So while it’s not “public record” in the same sense as government meeting minutes, it is nevertheless mandated by law to be accessible to those legally involved with the property.
Thinking of buying in a condo community and need help finding the SIRS report or navigating association records? Just let me know—I’m happy to assist.