On June 23, 2023, Palm Beach County Building Official Doug Wise was interviewed by WPTV Reporter Victor Jorges for a news story commemorating the tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside. Miami two years ago. 

During the interview with Reporter Victor Jorges, Wise discussed the new state legislation in Senate Bill 4D concerning tall buildings in response to the collapse.  He highlighted some of the new structural maintenance and monetary reserve requirements mandated for condos and Property Owners Associations (POAs).  While Wise believes it's a good first step, he also indicated the new legislation has its challenges.   For example, its primary focus is condos but the same risks are inherent in other buildings.  To watch the complete story, click https://www.wptv.com/news/state/code-changes-for-tall-buildings-still-in-the-works-2-years-after-surfside-condo-collapse. ​

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