Saturday, August 25, 2012

Cutting support beams not a good idea


From NBC:

Two workers were trapped when a Queens house under construction in collapsed Friday afternoon, authorities said.

Three workers were inside the house, at 231st Street in Laurelton, when neighbors heard a loud bang and roof and side walls gave way.

One of the workers was able to escape on his own, but the other two had to be rescued, officials said.

Inspectors from the Buildings Department told NBC 4 New York that it appears workers cut through critical support beams holding up the roof and walls. Workers had been tearing down the back wall of the house as they prepared to enlarge it.

Officials are investigating whether the collapse has threatened the stability of the surrounding buildings.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wonder if the house had building permits ?

Queens Crapper said...

According to NY1, they did.

Anonymous said...

Licensed contractors with illegals doing the work?

Anonymous said...

FYI:

If anyone plans to do construction work adjacent to your house...a lawyer informed me that it is wise to increase your homeowner's insurance...by adding a rider to your policy which covers demolition or construction damage.

Otherwise YOU are stuck with expensive legal fees... should you choose to sue for damages NOT COVERED under most insurance policies.

Anonymous said...

To renovate the house, we had to destroy the house.

Anonymous said...

If anyone plans to do construction work adjacent to your house...a lawyer informed me that it is wise to increase your homeowner's insurance...by adding a rider to your policy which covers demolition or construction damage.

Otherwise YOU are stuck with expensive legal fees... should you choose to sue for damages NOT COVERED under most insurance policies.

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Great advice!!! Thank you.