Surfside Condo Pool Deck Had Deficiencies Before Collapse.

The article focuses on federal investigators finding deficiencies in the pool deck of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida prior to its collapse, including issues with steel reinforcement, design deficiencies, added weight from renovations, and deterioration. It mentions these factors are being examined to determine the exact causes of the collapse and develop recommendations for code and standard changes.