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It's not the standards that are theproblem
Reader comment on: Crane Collapse Ups Pressure On Buildings Commissioner

Submitted by D Fault, Mar 17, 2008 10:41

The first thing that has to be corrected is not the building standards. More important is the integrity of the inspectors and others within the department.
Some will tell you that the department was cleaned up a few years ago. from first hand observation I can tell you otherwise.


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