Berkeley approves new building standards after balcony collapse

The city of Berkeley, California, has approved new building standards in the aftermath of a balcony collapse that left six people dead.

Berkeley approves new building standards after balcony collapse

The city of Berkeley, California, has approved new building standards in the aftermath of a balcony collapse that left six people dead.

The City Council voted to require that new balconies be made of corrosion-resistant material and be ventilated to prevent a build-up of moisture.

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