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What is NYC BC § 1619.3.2?

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This section outlines the load requirements for temporary construction installations, mandating that they be designed to withstand specified loads similar to permanent constructions as per the building code. Exceptions are noted for derricks and mobile cranes, which follow different load requirements. Applies to construction professionals and building operators managing temporary installations.

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1619.3.2 Loads for temporary construction installations.

BC § 1619.3.2

Temporary construction installations shall be designed and constructed to resist the loads and load combinations required by this chapter for permanent construction and Chapter 33 of the building code. Live loads shall not be less than the code prescribed value or the maximum loads for the use of a temporary construction installation as noted on the design drawings. Exceptions: 1. Load reductions may be utilized where permitted by Section 1619.3.3.

2.Derricks not permanently mounted to a building shall not be subject to the loads and load combinations of this chapter. Such derricks shall instead be subject to the requirements of Section 3319 and rules promulgated by the commissioner. However, temporary construction installations used to support such derricks shall be subject to the loads and load combinations of this chapter.

3.Mobile cranes shall not be subject to the loads and load combinations of this chapter. Mobile cranes shall instead be subject to the requirements of Section 3319 and rules promulgated by the commissioner. However, temporary construction installations used to support mobile cranes shall be subject to the loads and load combinations of this chapter.

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