Democratic Convention Media Area Not Ready [View All]

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BOSTON (AP) - A pavilion for working news organizations at the Democratic National Convention is not up to city codes and requires about $300,000 worth of work just two weeks before the event begins.

"The building is not ready to be occupied," Lt. Richard Powers, a member of the fire department's public information office, said Friday. "They have certain standards which they haven't met."

The pavilion is next to the FleetCenter sports arena, site of the convention. Several news organizations, including The Associated Press, will use the facility's work space during the July 26-29 convention.

An official familiar with building and fire inspections at the convention site said Friday that the city fire marshal has asked for changes at the media pavilion that will cost an extra $300,000. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, did not immediately know what specific changes had to be made.

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