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May 30, 2008

D.C. Orders Emergency Crane Inspections

Photo of cranes in the D.C. skyline by Rich Renomeron WTOP is reporting that emergency crane inspections are already underway in the District after a deadly crane collapse in New York City this morning. The D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs is asking construction companies with cranes to call (202) 442-9557 to help schedule inspections. In what could be seen as an upside to D.C.’s building height restrictions, none most of the 42…

 
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