Building Construction
The building construction resource page includes important information about how structures are designed and how such construction factors affect building strength, likelihood of collapse, interior layouts and other issues that could compromise firefighter safety.
Collapse
Wichita firefighters had to buy additional lumber to secure bricks on the exterior of the nine-story building
A firefighter’s widow and Frederick County officials are supporting a bill that would require testing of corrugated stainless steel tubing beyond industry standards
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