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What is NYC BC § 3305.3.2.6.3?

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This section mandates the use of diagonal bracing for shores exceeding 10 feet in height to ensure structural stability. It allows for the use of struts anchored into masonry or adjacent braced bays to prevent buckling, but prohibits bracing an entire tier of shores solely with struts without diagonal bracing unless proven otherwise. Applies to building owners involved in construction activities.

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3305.3.2.6.3 Bracing.

BC § 3305.3.2.6.3

Where shore height exceeds 10 feet (3048 mm), or when necessary to provide structural stability, diagonal bracing shall be provided. Struts, anchored into masonry or to panel joints of adjacent braced bays may be used to prevent buckling of individual members not supported by the diagonal bracing, but bracing an entire tier of shores with struts without diagonal bracing shall be prohibited unless the system can be demonstrated to be braced by other rigid construction.

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