A report from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) indicates that the collapse of a Florida beachfront condominium, which resulted in 98 fatalities in 2021, began weeks prior to the incident. The report, released on June 23, 2026, states that two connections between garage columns and the pool deck began to fail around early June. It also noted that the building's design did not comply with building codes and that modifications made over its 40-year lifespan contributed to the inability of the pool deck to support the additional load, ultimately leading to the collapse.
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Florida condo collapse report details gradual structural failures
A report from NIST reveals that the structural failures leading to the 2021 collapse of a Florida condominium began weeks in advance. The investigation highlighted design flaws and alterations over the years that compromised the building's integrity.
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Deadly collapse at Florida condo happened slowly over several weeks, report finds
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Florida condo collapse report details gradual structural failures