Surfside condo collapse that killed 98 began weeks before disaster, report finds (opens original article in a new tab)

Federal investigators concluded the 2021 Surfside condo collapse was a result of design flaws and years of modifications that weakened the structure, with signs of distress visible weeks before the disaster.

• NIST report found that the 2021 Surfside condo collapse was due to design flaws and 40 years of alterations
• Structural issues began weeks before the collapse with failing connections and added weight on the pool deck
• Corrosion and water leaks were noted in the weeks prior to the disaster
• New laws were enacted after the collapse to address condo maintenance and repair requirements