The 21st Show

Illinois Building Codes & Safety

Produced by Brian Mackey
 
The damaged remaining structure at the Champlain Towers South condo building collapses in a controlled demolition, Sunday, July 4, 2021, in Surfside, Fla. The decision to demolish the Surfside building came after concerns mounted that the damaged structure was at risk of falling, endangering the crews below and preventing them from operating in some areas.

The damaged remaining structure at the Champlain Towers South condo building collapses in a controlled demolition, Sunday, July 4, 2021, in Surfside, Fla. The decision to demolish the Surfside building came after concerns mounted that the damaged structure was at risk of falling, endangering the crews below and preventing them from operating in some areas. AP Photo/Lynne Sladky

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The condominium collapse in Surfside, Florida has so far, killed 28 people. More than 100 people remain missing as of July 6, 2021. The tragedy brings many questions to people's minds about building codes and enforcement here in Illinois. 

To find out more about building codes in your area, visit: inspecttoprotect.org

The 21st spoke to two chief engineers to hear more about building safety. 

Guests:

Anne Cope, Chief Engineer, Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety 

Daniel Smith, Chief Engineer, Federal Alliance for Safe Homes

 

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