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    Deck Collapses in the U.S.: Building Codes and Safety Concerns

    In the United States, reports of deck collapses seem to be increasingly common, raising questions about the efficacy and rigor of current building codes, particularly as they relate to deck construction and maintenance. While building codes vary slightly by state, the general framework remains...
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    Deck Collapse Firefighter Convention Wildwood NJ

    So the question is: Will this be the result of bad construction or maintenance? See the article below and click on the link to finish reading the story. More than 20 people were injured Saturday evening in Wildwood, New Jersey, when multiple levels of decking attached to a building collapsed...
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