Large Map
  • Also on WPRI.com
Brown implements party precautionsBrown implements party precautions

Brown University took extra precautions at its latest …

1 injured in serious crash in Rehoboth1 injured in serious crash in Rehoboth

One person was taken to the hospital after a serious car crash …

2 arrested after attempted robbery2 arrested after attempted robbery

Two men were arrested Friday night after an incident on Orms …

Trash still piling up in ProvidenceTrash still piling up in Providence

The City of Providence is refusing to back down from a new …

Online Nightly Newscast 11/20Online Nightly Newscast 11/20

One teen was killed and another charged with drunk driving …

Violations found after porch fall

Inspectors find wrong railing, no permit issued

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.

Ground rules for posting comments: No profanity or personal attacks. Please comment on the subject of the story itself. If you do not follow these rules, we will remove your post. Keep it civil, folks!

  • Suggested Stories