The partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in June 2021 killed 98 people and caused the state of Florida to completely change its building safety regulations.

2021年6月，查普蘭南塔（Champlain Towers South）公寓部分崩塌導致98人死亡，促使佛羅里達州全面修改其建築安全法規。

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) found that the collapse was caused by a combination of poor original design and long-term neglect. The building did not follow the safety codes that existed when it was finished in 1981, and some parts of the structure had less than half of the required strength. This problem became worse when heavy planters and paving stones were added to the pool deck, which put too much pressure on the weak system. Furthermore, water leaked into the structure, causing the steel supports in the pool deck and parking areas to rust. Evidence shows that the building was failing for weeks before the collapse, as seen by growing cracks in the walls and more water leaks in the garage.

美國國家標準暨技術研究院（NIST）發現，此次崩塌是由最初設計缺陷與長期疏忽共同造成的。該建築在1981年完工時並未遵守當時的安全規範，部分結構的強度甚至不足要求的一半。當泳池平台增加重型植栽盆與鋪路石後，問題進一步惡化，使脆弱的系統承受過大壓力。此外，水分滲入結構內部，導致泳池平台與停車場的鋼製支撐件生鏽。證據顯示，在崩塌前數週，建築物已出現失效跡象，例如牆壁裂縫擴大以及車庫漏水情況加劇。

In response to this tragedy, the Florida legislature passed the Building Safety Act in May 2022. This law requires condominium associations in buildings with three or more floors to conduct Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS) to ensure they have enough money for critical safety repairs. Additionally, older buildings near the coast must undergo 'milestone inspections' by licensed professionals. Although these rules were meant to reduce risk, they caused financial instability. Because associations had to save more money, monthly fees increased significantly. Consequently, while luxury properties remained stable, older units lost value quickly, leaving some owners unable to pay their bills.

為了回應這場悲劇，佛羅里達州議會於2022年5月通過了《建築安全法》。該法要求三層或以上的公寓管理委員會必須進行「結構完整儲備研究」（SIRS），以確保有足夠資金進行關鍵的安全維修。此外，靠近海岸的舊建築必須由持牌專業人士進行「里程碑檢查」。儘管這些規定旨在降低風險，但卻造成了財務不穩定。由於管理委員會必須儲備更多資金，每月管理費大幅增加。因此，雖然豪華物業保持穩定，但舊單位的價值迅速下降，導致部分業主無法支付費用。

To help with these financial pressures, Governor Ron DeSantis and the legislature introduced new laws (HB 913 and HB 393) in June 2025. These changes extended the deadlines for reserve studies and allowed associations to temporarily stop saving money to focus on urgent repairs. Despite these updates, experts disagree on whether the reforms are effective. Some assert that professional management will ensure the rules are followed, whereas others emphasize that the lack of a central agency to track inspection results creates gaps that could lead to further negligence.

為了緩解這些財務壓力，州長羅恩·德桑蒂斯（Ron DeSantis）與議會於2025年6月推出了新法（HB 913 與 HB 393）。這些修訂延長了儲備研究的期限，並允許管理委員會暫時停止儲款，以專注於緊急維修。儘管有了這些更新，專家對於改革是否有效仍持有分歧。有些人主張專業管理將確保法規得到執行，而另一些人則強調，缺乏一個追蹤檢查結果的中央機構會造成漏洞，可能導致進一步的疏忽。

The Champlain Towers South collapse has changed from a local disaster into a reason for statewide legal reform, leading buyers to be much more careful about the financial and structural health of the buildings they purchase.

查普蘭南塔崩塌事件已從一場局部災難演變為全州法律改革的契機，使買家在購買建築物時，會更加關注其財務與結構健康狀況。