Alarmed by the shattering of high-rise windows during recent wind storms, San Francisco officials ordered the inspection of façades for buildings that 15 stories or taller and built after 1998.
According to the Department of Building Inspections, five buildings in downtown San Francisco had glass failure during March's fierce wind storms. 555 California, the Bank of America building,
"While we are endeavoring to understand what caused the recent window failures in half a dozen buildings downtown, this legislation will ensure all tall buildings are immediately inspected and made secure," said Board President Aaron Peskin.
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