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NYC Council Tightens Safety Rules for Post-Sandy Home Elevation Work

The New York City Council has approved new safety rules and procedures this week concerning the city residents’ home elevation projects following Superstorm Sandy. The city council said these rules were prompted in part by Louisiana’s experience following Hurricane Katrina. …

Indiana Lawmakers Firming Up Stage Safety Rules

Indiana lawmakers are finalizing their proposal for new rules governing temporary stages in an effort to prevent a repeat of last year’s deadly Indiana State Fair stage collapse. A legislative committee met at the Statehouse on Tuesday to firm up …