Historical Events tagged with "building code"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Hard Rock Hotel Collapse in New Orleans
October 12th, 2019 5 years ago
During construction, the Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans collapses, resulting in three workers' fatalities and injuring 30 others. This incident, which occurred in a busy part of the city, drew immediate attention from emergency services and investigators. The site was evacuated, and surrounding areas were secured as rescuers searched for survivors. The collapse raised significant concerns about construction safety practices and building code compliance in the city.
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