Stone Balustrades

December 29, 2022 –

Contractors working in New York City should be advised that stone balustrade railings and fences can pose a serious hazard to the public if they are not properly installed in accordance with the NYC Construction Codes.

These stone fences and railings are a common site throughout the five boroughs. In recent years, New York City has seen two separate incidents where the collapse of a stone balustrade fence in front of a residential home lead to the death of a small child. In both instances, the cause of the collapse was determined to be improper installation of the fence without the required anchorage ties.

Read our Construction Advisory on Stone Balustrades

Source: DOB