Issues

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Cast Iron Drain Pipes
Bayshore is over 40 years old and our cast iron waste water pipes are showing their age. Recently we had a pipe split open within a unit in the north tower and had to be replaced. Here are a couple of pictures of the pipe after it had been cut out. Pic1  Pic2
The diagram below depicts waste water pipes in a multi story building. To learn more about waste water pipes and methods to repair them, click here.

Federal Pacific Stab-Loc Panels
Federal Pacific (FPE) Stab-Loc circuit breaker boxes are still in use at Bayshore. They are a potential fire and safety hazard. Professional electricians recommend that these panels be replaced and your Board of Directors highly recommend that you do so. The normal cost of replacing these panels run between $900-1000 or more. Carter Electric is offering to replace panels at Bayshore for $810. See the Service Vendors page to get Carter's phone number.

Engineered Life Safety System
Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 7103 into law in mid 2019. This means that buildings (like Bayshore) constructed prior to 1992 which are 75 feet or higher will now have an additional four years (1/1/24) to install an Engineered Life Safety System (ELSS). This legislation provides more time for communities like ours to marshal the financial resources needed to ultimately install these life safety systems unless a complete opt out is achieved in the next few years. Learn more about an Engineered Life Safety System. 

Water Heaters & Shutoff Valves
An inspection of unit Water Heaters, Water Shutoff Valves and Electrical Panels was completed in 2019 to record installation dates and condition. A letter was sent to owners if any of these items needed attention. Owners are encouraged to replace Water Heaters that are over 10 years of age. Frozen Water Shutoff Valves should also be replaced. Contact the office to get the name of a plumber who can do this work.
See our Architectural Code for Units.