How hurricanes affect buildings in Southeast Florida
wind pressure, wind-driven rain, debris impact, and the physics behind why windows and doors are the most critical line of defense in a high-rise condominium.
Free CAM Continuing Education Course Hurricanes & Impact Glass in High-Rise Condominiums
DBPR-Approved2 CE Credit HoursIn-Person at Your LocationLunch IncludedMinimum 3 Attendees
If you manage a condominium or HOA community in South Florida, you already know that impact windows and doors are among the most complex — and most consequential — components of any high-rise building. When something goes wrong during a hurricane, or when a building owner calls because their slider is stuck and the inspector is coming, your ability to assess the situation quickly and direct the right action matters. That expertise is exactly what this course builds.
Impact Glass Services LLC offers a free, DBPR-approved continuing education course for licensed Community Association Managers in South Florida. The course counts toward the 15 CE credit hours required for your biennial CAM license renewal with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. We bring the course to you — at your management company, your condominium building, or any location convenient for your team — and include lunch for all attendees. There is no charge, no sales pitch, and no obligation.
Course Details at a Glance
| Course Title | Hurricanes 101: How These Affect Your Property — Windows & Doors in South Florida High-Rise Condominiums |
|---|---|
| Certification | DBPR-Approved Continuing Education — Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation |
| CE Credit Hours | 2 hours (counts toward the 15-hour biennial renewal requirement for Florida CAM licensees) |
| Duration | 2 hours, including a dedicated Q&A session at the end of the course |
| Format | In-Person — we come to your location (management office, condominium community room, or any venue you prefer) |
| Cost | FREE — no registration fee, no materials fee, no obligation |
| Lunch | Included — lunch is provided for all attendees by Impact Glass Services |
| Minimum Enrollment | 3 attendees per session |
| Instructor | Yussef Saieh Velez — Architect, Managing Member of Impact Glass Services LLC. 25+ years in glazing, hurricane protection, and exterior wall systems. |
| License Renewal Deadline | Florida CAM licenses expire September 30 of every even year. CE hours must be completed before that date. |
What the Course Covers
The course is designed specifically for Community Association Managers and HOA board members who are responsible for the maintenance and physical condition of condominium buildings in South Florida. The curriculum addresses the practical knowledge gaps that CAMs most commonly encounter when managing impact glass systems — the kind of knowledge that helps you make faster, better-informed decisions and ask the right questions of your contractors.
How impact windows and doors are designed and tested
what the Florida Building Code and Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) actually require, how products are tested, and what compliance means in practical terms for building management.
Expected performance of impact glazing systems
what a properly functioning system looks and operates like, and what deviations from normal indicate about the condition of the unit.
How to identify common deficiencies
the visual and operational signs that indicate a window or door needs repair or replacement, so you can spot issues during routine property walks and act before they become emergencies or insurance claims.
How to address deficiencies appropriately
the decision framework for when a problem is a maintenance item vs. a code compliance issue, who should perform the work, and what documentation you need as the CAM.
Post-hurricane inspection and documentation
what to look for after a storm event, how to document damage for insurance claims, and the priority order for addressing repairs in a multi-unit building.
Practical Q&A
the final portion of every session is reserved for questions from attendees based on their specific buildings, experiences, and concerns.
Why This Knowledge Matters for Your Buildings — and Your License
In Southeast Florida, impact windows and doors are not just a convenience — they are the primary life-safety barrier between your residents and a Category 4 hurricane. The Florida Building Code, your building's insurance policy, and your residents' reasonable expectations all depend on those systems performing as designed. Yet in our experience working with hundreds of condominium buildings across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, we consistently find that many CAMs — through no fault of their own — lack the technical background to assess whether what a contractor is telling them about their windows and doors is accurate, necessary, or priced fairly.
This course fills that gap. It is not a sales presentation. It is a genuine technical education designed to make you a more informed, confident, and effective property manager. Attendees frequently tell us that the course changes the way they approach property walks, vendor conversations, and board presentations on glazing system maintenance. The practical knowledge you gain here will serve you throughout your career managing South Florida buildings.
The course also addresses one of the most common pain points for South Florida CAMs: the post-hurricane season. Knowing how to assess glazing damage, what documentation to gather, and how to prioritize repair programs across multiple units is the kind of situational preparedness that residents and HOA boards depend on their CAM to have.
Your Course Instructor
Yussef Saieh Velez — Architect, Managing Member, Impact Glass Services LLC
Yussef Saieh Velez is a Colombian-born architect with over 25 years of specialized experience in glass and glazing, exterior wall systems, hurricane protection, and water leakage investigation. He is the founding Managing Member of Impact Glass Services LLC, established in Miami in 2009.
Prior to founding Impact Glass Services, Mr. Saieh Velez served as a consultant with Glazing Consultants International (GCI) for five years, providing construction consulting services for institutional facilities, hospitals, schools, office buildings, hotels, condominiums, and private residences throughout the United States and internationally. Before GCI, he worked with RC Aluminum Industries, where his responsibilities included project management and field quality control for glazing assemblies in multi-million-dollar projects.
Mr. Saieh Velez has performed and assisted in post-hurricane damage investigations that have contributed to improved hurricane-resistant glazing construction standards across the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. He is an active member of ASTM International (American Society of Testing and Materials) and AAMA (American Architectural Manufacturers Association), and a founding member of AEFAD, the Miami Alumni Association of Universidad Autónoma del Caribe.
As the course instructor, Mr. Saieh Velez brings the depth of a practicing glazing expert and post-hurricane investigator — not a sales professional — to every session. His approach is technical, practical, and directly relevant to the day-to-day decisions that South Florida CAMs face.
Florida CAM License Renewal
What You Need to Know
Florida CAM License Renewal Requirements
- Renewal deadline: September 30 of every even year (2024, 2026, 2028...)
- CE requirement: 15 hours of state-approved continuing education before each renewal
This course provides: 2 DBPR-approved CE credit hours
- Regulatory authority: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
- DBPR certification document: Available for download at the link on this page
Building Long-Term Partnerships with CAMs
and HOA Boards in South Florida
The CAM continuing education course is how we begin relationships — not how we sell services. Impact Glass Services does not sponsor this course to create a sales opportunity. We sponsor it because we believe that a CAM who deeply understands glazing systems is a better partner, a better advocate for their residents, and more capable of managing the significant glazing maintenance challenges that South Florida buildings face every year.
What we offer CAMs and HOA boards beyond the course:
A reliable, licensed glazing specialist who responds promptly when you need a second opinion — even if the job is not ours- Written technical assessments that you can present to your board with confidence — no inflated scopes, no unnecessary replacement recommendations
- Manufacturer-matched parts and FBC-compliant repair work that stands up to inspection and insurance scrutiny
- Multi-unit repair programs that are scheduled around your building's operational needs, with per-unit documentation for your records
- Insurance claim documentation support after hurricane or storm events — condition reports, photos, and written estimates in adjuster-ready format
- A direct line to our managing member for technical questions about your buildings — before, during, and after any project
We have been working alongside CAMs and HOA boards in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach for over 15 years. The relationships we value most are the ones built on trust, transparency, and a shared interest in protecting the buildings and residents we both serve. We look forward to meeting you at your next session.
Condominium Communities
We Have Served Across South Florida
Icon Brickell, One Miami, Marquis Residences, 900 Biscayne
Downtown & Brickell, Miami
Park Grove Towers, Grove at Grand Bay
Coconut Grove, Miami
Portofino Tower, Yacht Club at Portofino, Continuum, Apogee, Mei, Icon South Beach
South Pointe, Miami Beach
Murano Grande, Murano at Portofino, Blue Diamond and Green Diamond
South Pointe, Miami Beach
Carillon Resort, Akoya, 87 Park
North Beach, Miami Beach
St. Regis Bal Harbour
Bal Harbour
Jade Signature, Jade Beach, Jade Ocean, Turnberry Ocean Colony, Trump Palace, Trump Royale, Muse
Sunny Isles Beach
Las Olas Grand, Las Olas Beach Club, L'Hermitage Condominiums
Fort Lauderdale
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Frequently Asked Questions About
Our CAM Continuing Education Course
Q: Is this course really free?
A: Yes, completely free. There is no registration fee, no materials cost, and no fee of any kind for the course or the lunch. Impact Glass Services sponsors this course as an educational initiative for the South Florida property management community.
Q: How many CE credit hours does the course provide?
A: The course provides 2 DBPR-approved continuing education credit hours, which count toward the 15-hour CE requirement for Florida CAM license renewal. Our DBPR certification documentation is available for download on this page.
Q: Do I have to be a licensed CAM to attend, or can HOA board members join?
A: Licensed CAMs receive the 2 DBPR-certified CE credit hours. HOA board members and property management staff are welcome to attend and benefit from the technical content — they simply do not receive the DBPR CE credit. We encourage CAMs to bring board members or maintenance staff who would benefit from the glazing knowledge.
Q: Where is the course held?
A: We come to you. The course is held in-person at your location — your management company office, a condominium community room, a conference room, or any convenient venue you choose. We handle the logistics of setting up the course materials and delivering lunch.
Q: What is the minimum number of attendees required?
A: A minimum of 3 registered attendees is required to hold a session. If you cannot reach 3 attendees from your own team or building, you are welcome to invite colleagues from other management companies or buildings to join your session.
Q: Does attending this course obligate us to use Impact Glass Services for repairs?
A: No. There is no obligation of any kind attached to attending the course. We offer it because we believe an educated CAM community is good for South Florida's buildings and residents. Many attendees do choose to call us when their buildings need glazing repairs — but that is entirely their decision, made on the merits.