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Updated: Wednesday, 04 Nov 2009, 2:00 PM EST
Published : Wednesday, 04 Nov 2009, 2:00 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - The Providence Office of Inspections & Standards has found several violations at a home where a man fell from a second story porch Monday night.
Following the incident, Providence Police called for an inspection of the property .
The report shows that the railing on the second floor porch at 19 Denison Street was made of wood, not iron. Inspectors also say the owner did not pull a permit to have the railing put up.
The accident happened around 10:30 p.m. Monday night. Police told Eyewitness News the man tumbled to the ground when a section of railing on the porch gave way. He was taken to Rhode Island Hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
Officials tell Eyewitness News a notice of violations has been issued to the owner of the house.
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