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LAUSD short of inspectors
- 03-02-2011
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By Connie Llanos/Los Angeles Daily News
Layoffs at Los Angeles Unified have left the district without state-mandated inspectors at dozens of school construction sites, potentially compromising the safety of children, the Daily News has learned. Regulators have been warning the district for more than two months that California law requires a state-certified inspector to be assigned to every construction site, in order to ensure compliance with building and safety codes. The Division of State Architect has the authority to shut down construction or withhold certification unless an inspector is present to oversee the work. Without an inspector responsible for every construction site, experts say, there's no assurance that adequate precautions are being taken to guarantee the safety of students during school hours. (more...)
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