Harbor Cay Condominium, Residential condominium in Cocoa Beach, Florida.
Harbor Cay Condominium is a five-story residential building located at 3165 North Atlantic Avenue in Cocoa Beach, Florida. The structure was situated close to the Atlantic coast in the central part of the state.
The building experienced a catastrophic structural failure on March 27, 1981, during concrete pouring for the roof. The collapse resulted in eleven worker fatalities.
The Harbor Cay incident influenced modern construction practices in Florida and led to the implementation of enhanced inspection protocols for residential buildings.
The former construction site in Cocoa Beach is not accessible to the public today. The location serves as a reminder of the importance of building standards and worker safety in construction.
Investigations revealed that plastic chair spacers used during construction did not meet design requirements. This defect significantly contributed to the building's structural weakness.
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