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:: Saturday, July 05, 2003 ::

Make sure deck doesn't become a wreck Maintenance of backyard additions is essential for safety and longevity"

Deck collapse injures at least 12 "GAULEY BRIDGE, West Virginia - A deck collapsed at a home during a Fourth of July party, injuring at least 12 people, officials said.
As many as 25 people were on the deck when it fell late Friday as the town was putting on a fireworks display, officials said. "

Porch collapse kills 12 at Chicago party - Jun. 30, 2003: "CHICAGO, Illinois (CNN) -- Two wooden porches laden with college students collapsed during a party early Sunday, killing 12 people and injuring 57 others when they plunged into an alley, officials said."

Rockford Illinois "Investigators look into deck collapse"
Although victims were placed on stretchers, none was seriously injured. Six of the eight victims complained of foot and ankle injuries, according to a Rockford Fire Department report.

The Fire Department's report highlighted that one side of the deck was nailed to the building with regular nails. Slack said nails are used with bolts to secure the decks to the building.

Officials note deck safety concerns "One of the most important parts of ensuring safety is making sure a deck is bolted to the house, according to John Crews, the owner of Archadeck of Birmingham, which has built decks in the area since 1993. "

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