In the wake of the Champlain Towers South condominium collapse in Surfside, Florida, in June 2021, the Florida Legislature passed Senate Bill 4-D (SB-4D), which requires all condominium and cooperative buildings in the state that are three or more stories tall to undergo milestone electrical inspections and structural integrity reserve studies. This presentation explores the regulations of SB-4D, including the types of inspections that are required, the reports that must be submitted, and the penalties for non-compliance. The paper also examines the impact of SB-4D on the owners and residents of high-rise buildings in Florida, particularly those who have been forced to evacuate their homes due to the lack of funding for repairs. Finally, the paper discusses the future of high-rise property values in Florida and the potential for SB-4D to create new opportunities for inspectors, developers, and investors.

For over thirty years, thermal imaging and passive ultrasound have been used to detect incipient failures in energized electrical systems. Although infrared imaging has always been a visual technique, ultrasound testing was not. The introduction of acoustic imaging systems has changed all that. This presentation will cover the use of acoustic imaging as a diagnostic tool and how it can strengthen predictive maintenance programs. Also covered will be techniques useful in completing ultrasound testing of high voltage electrical equipment and examples showing how this technology can be effectively used to predict component failure.

For over 40 years, infrared thermography has been used to inspect building assemblies to detect and document air leakage and moisture infiltration. However, obtaining accurate results is not a ‘point and shoot’ process. This presentation will cover challenges associated with infrared inspection of buildings along with proper equipment selection - aerial/drone versus handheld - and imager resolution. We will also cover confirmation techniques, applicable ASTM standards, and the knowledge and skill sets that a thermographer should possess.

Having the proper equipment is vital to ensuring the accuracy of an infrared inspection. Additionally, the chosen equipment must be properly calibrated to help ensure temperature measurement accuracy. Renting a thermal imager can be a cost-effective solution when faced with an equipment shortage or when certain features are required for a short-term inspection. Renting a thermal imager can also make sense when a thermal imager must be sent out for service or calibration. This presentation will discuss the benefits of infrared imager rental and key considerations when selecting a rental source along with options for third-party calibration of your equipment.

Infrared Inspection Windows allow a safer method of monitoring/inspecting critical electrical assets and should be adopted as part of a comprehensive Condition-Based Maintenance Program that focuses on both Safety and Reliability. With the proper procedures in place that take advantage of this technology, companies can monitor the health of their assets and schedule necessary maintenance before an unplanned event occurs, causing costly downtime and possible injury of fatality.

The biggest challenges for thermographers are within the report writing process - It’s time consuming, complicated, and takes you out of the field, sometimes for days. Post Processing is “The Killer of Profitability.” This presentation will show how today’s technology has made it possible to streamline the IR inspection & report generating process and reliably generate professional, standards-compliant reports in 15 minutes or less.

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