National Building Codes May Change After 9-11 Attacks

The collapse of the World Trade Center towers may bring about changes in the national building standards and codes.

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March 7, 2002, 10:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

The collapse of the World Trade Center's twin towers will lead to new national standards and building codes meant to improve the ability of large structures to withstand fires and to speed emergency evacuations, federal officials said yesterday.

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Sept. 11 Attacks May Bring Changes In Building Codes

Thursday, March 7, 2002 in The Washington Post

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