Can a building owner’s violation of a building code ever be used to help a victim win a slip and fall case?
Yes. Occasionally a plaintiff can prove negligence by showing that a property owner violated building codes. A building owner must make certain that his or her building’s structure is in compliance with all applicable building codes. For example, building codes regularly state when and where handrails and other similar features must be installed. If you fall on a stairway that lacked the appropriate handrails you may have a valid claim against the building owner based on his or her building code violation.
