On July 17, 1981, the first and third-level walkways through the lobby of the Kansas City Hyatt Regency Hotel collapsed during a tea dance, killing 113. This presentation will review the events surrounding the collapse and describe the ensuing investigations by the National Bureau of Standards and Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. The impact of this tragic event on the industry will also be discussed.

• Course will award 1.5 hours of continuing education
• This course is Diamond Review approved in 49 states. New York does not accept hours from recordings.