|
Updated: 6:37 PM May 3, 2009
City Offers Free Inspections During Building Safety Week
The City of Charlottesville's Neighborhood Development Services will be offering free safety inspections of outdoor decks during Building Safety Week, May 3 though 9.
Posted: 6:20 PM May 3, 2009 |
|
May 3, 2009
The City of Charlottesville's Neighborhood Development Services building inspectors will be offering free safety inspections of outdoor decks during Building Safety Week, May 3 though 9.
First observed in 1980, Building Safety Week annually raises public awareness of critical safety issues affecting every person, regardless of age or occupation. These entail the structural soundness of the buildings where we live and work, reliability of fire prevention and suppression systems, plumbing and mechanical systems, accessibility, energy efficiency and sustainability.
Recent crane failures at high rise buildings in the US and night club overcrowding disasters are extreme examples of the importance of building safety. Residential deck failures unfortunately occur each summer due to overcrowding and faulty construction and maintenance.
To sign up for a free deck inspection, go online to Charlottesville.org and press Online Services. An inspector will respond and leave a written report at your front door.
| NEWSPLEX Most Commented |
| 485 Marijuana Plants Seized in Albemarle County 26 Comments |
| UPDATE: Relatives Say Sponaugle Warned of Killing Rampage 21 Comments |
| Albemarle County Twins Lose Parents, College Loans in Tragic Accident 21 Comments |
| Police Enforcing Drinking in Public Laws on James River 20 Comments |
| UPDATE: Teenagers Denied Bond in Ruckersville Church Arson 11 Comments |
| Albemarle County Beaches Closed Due to Budget Cuts 10 Comments |
| National AP Video |
|
|
