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What is NYC BC § 1619.3.1?

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This section outlines the requirements for design drawings related to temporary construction installations. It mandates the inclusion of design loads, maximum levels, and any authorized exemptions on the drawings. The statute requires that these drawings be maintained on-site and available for inspection by the Department of Buildings. Applies to building owners involved in temporary construction projects.

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1619.3.1 Design drawings for temporary construction installations.

BC § 1619.3.1

Design loads, including location and intensity of live loads, shall be indicated on the design drawings for temporary construction installations. Drawings for multilevel temporary construction installations shall indicate the maximum number of levels to be loaded simultaneously and the maximum design loads. Any temporary construction installation utilizing authorized exemptions and load reductions in the structural design shall be indicated on drawings as temporary, and all reduced loads shall be indicated on the drawings. The environmental load mitigations shall be indicated on the design drawings. The design drawings shall be maintained at the site of the temporary construction installation and be made available to the department upon request.

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