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What is NYC BC § 3305.8.6.8?

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This section mandates that temporary shoring or bracing cannot be removed until verified by a cold-formed steel special inspector, ensuring it is no longer needed. Modifications also require verification. The special inspector must document the verification as per the checklist in Section 3305.8.8. Applies to construction professionals involved in shoring and bracing.

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3305.8.6.8 Removal or modification of temporary shoring and bracing.

BC § 3305.8.6.8

No temporary shoring or bracing shall be removed until the cold-formed steel special inspector required by Chapter 17 has verified the shoring or bracing is no longer required in accordance with Item 10 of Section 3305.8.6.1. Modifications to temporary shoring or bracing shall be verified by the special inspector. In addition to the documentation required by Chapter 17, the special inspector shall document the verification in accordance with the checklist required by Section 3305.8.8. (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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