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What is NYC BC § 1619.5?

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This section mandates that all temporary structures or construction installations with reduced environmental loads include environmental load mitigation measures in an action plan to safeguard public safety. The action plan must be reflected in the design drawings as specified. Applies to building owners involved in temporary construction activities.

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1619.5 Action plan.

BC § 1619.5

All temporary structures or temporary construction installations with reduced design environmental loads in accordance with Section 1619.3.3 or 1619.4.3 shall include environmental load mitigation measures as part of an action plan to protect the public. The action plan measures shall be indicated on the design drawings required by Section 1619.3.1 or 1619.4.1. Exception: An action plan is not required for: 1. Derricks not permanently mounted to a building. Derricks not permanently mounted to a building shall be secured in accordance with a wind action plan as specified in rules promulgated by the commissioner.

2.Mobile cranes. Mobile cranes shall be secured in accordance with a wind action plan as specified in rules promulgated by the commissioner.

3.A suspended scaffold. Suspended scaffolds shall be secured in accordance with the requirements of Section 3314; requirements for securing suspended scaffolds shall be indicated on design drawings when required by Section 3314. (Am. L.L. 2023/077, 6/11/2023, eff. 6/11/2023) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2023/077.

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