Surfside Condo's Pool Deck Showed Severe Strength Deficiency and Failed to Comply with Codes.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology released a preliminary report on the cause of the 2021 Surfside building collapse, finding that the Champlain Towers South pool deck had a "severe strength deficiency." The investigators also found that the design of the structure failed to meet the codes and standards applicable at the time of original construction. The final report is set to be published in May 2025. The collapse killed 98 people, and families of the victims are still seeking answers as to why it happened and who is at fault.