Heavy Rain, Bad Truss Caused Farrington Roof Collapse

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Hawaii education officials say an inadequately designed steel beam combined with the weight of heavy rain and an attached balcony caused the Farrington High School auditorium’s roof to collapse Nov. 23.

The DOE released a report today that ruled out maintenance, age of the building and condition of the roof as possible factors. No one was hurt in the weekend incident.

“As a precautionary measure, the DOE is conducting inspections of public school auditoriums built around the same time as Farrington’s,” said Raymond L’Heureux, assistant superintendent for school facilities and support services.

These structures include auditoriums at Kaimuki High, McKinley High, Roosevelt High, Central Intermediate, Kawananakoa Middle, Castle High, Pearl City High, Wheeler Intermediate, Hilo High, Honokaa High & Intermediate, and Baldwin High.

Check out the department’s news release here.

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