Record #:

12634

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

The winter of 1959-1960 was a time of heavy snow in North Carolina, resulting in twenty or more building failures due to non-compliance with state building codes. State law demands that all roof structures be designed to withstand a minimum of 20 pounds per square foot live load. The numerous claims made to the North Carolina Insurance Department highlighted the negligence regarding lack of enforcement of the aforementioned codes.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 30 Issue 13, Nov 1962, p35, il

Subject(s):

Building laws--North Carolina