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I was injured in a fire caused by faulty wiring in an office building. Can I recover damages from the municipal agency responsible for inspecting buildings for fire code compliance?

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I was injured in a fire caused by faulty wiring in an office building. Can I recover damages from the municipal agency responsible for inspecting buildings for fire code compliance?

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Depending on the laws of your state, you may be able to recover damages for a fire that was caused by a state or local government agency’s negligence. If the entity charged with inspecting buildings for compliance with fire codes fails to recognize a potential hazard or fails to recommend safety precautions, it could be held liable for any injuries caused by a fire that are linked to this failure.