Building Department Closes Out Year with Accreditation Announcement

Published on December 01, 2025

The City of Sunny Isles Beach is proud to announce its Building Department has achieved accreditation from the International Accreditation Service (IAS). This independent, third-party recognition highlights the department’s technical competence, operational excellence, and commitment to best practices -- ensuring the highest standards in customer service and building safety.

“Earning accreditation from the International Accreditation Service is a tremendous milestone for our Building Department,” said Building Official Dylan Battles. “It reflects our team’s unwavering commitment to professionalism, consistency, and public safety. This recognition reaffirms that Sunny Isles Beach continues to uphold the highest standards of excellence and accountability.”

As part of the accreditation process, members of the IAS Assessment Team conducted a comprehensive multi-day evaluation of the department. The assessment examined the department’s goals, policies, and procedures for permitting, plan review, and inspections, and property maintenance to ensure alignment with IAS standards. It included a facility tour, stakeholder interviews, document reviews, technical observations of inspectors and plans examiners, and the preparation of a final report.

During the site visits, the assessment team noted strong feedback from the development community. “The construction of a project of this magnitude necessitates a unique partnership between the developer and the Building Department,” said one Project Manager. “Their invaluable contributions have been instrumental in sustaining the project’s momentum and ensuring that all stakeholders remain aligned with our critical path forward. Throughout my career, I have collaborated with numerous building departments, and the City of Sunny Isles Beach stands out as the most proficient in the industry.”

The assessment further noted the department’s strong focus on customer service as a particular strength. From daily interactions at the permitting windows to meetings with contractors and on-site inspections, the Building Department consistently demonstrates exceptional dedication to serving the community.

Accreditation provides numerous benefits, including independent validation that the department operates under the highest ethical, legal and technical standards. It also helps streamline operations, retain employees and enhances the City’s reputation among developers and residents alike.