Apartment Balcony Collapses in Berkeley Killing 5 People, Injuring 8

ktla ^

[shotgun]

Probably right at that limit (dead load?) when you take into consideration the weights for the building materials for the walls, siding, etc., and people sitting around.

Curious as to the live load limit.

[Jolla]

Wow 13 people on THAT balcony, that is hard to imagine in such a small space, looks about 6x4 foot?

[fwdude]

Short term investment for high density living.

Did we not have high density living in large cities 50-75 years ago?

[a fool in paradise]

They are now plowing down homes in neighborhoods and replacing one or two houses with 4-6 3-story townhomes/condos. Other blocks are being leveled and what was 1-2 stories is now 4-6 stories, wood construction.

The density is higher than 50 years ago. So is the overall population.

[BenLurkin]

All I can figure is that they were taking a picture.

[21twelve]

I know a gal that moved into a new rented condo like you described - all the new fancy features but lousy construction. She called it her Ikea home!

“It looks really cool, but cabinet hinges are already bad, closet door won’t close all the way...”