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What is NYC BC § 3306.9.16?

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This section mandates the installation and maintenance of temporary weather protection by the demolition contractor to safeguard building systems or elements vulnerable to weather exposure when permanent protection is compromised or absent. Applies to demolition contractors and building owners involved in construction activities.

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3306.9.16 Temporary weather protection.

BC § 3306.9.16

Temporary weather protection shall be installed and maintained by the demolition contractor, as necessary, to protect building systems or elements that may be susceptible to exposure to the weather during periods where the permanent weather protection has been breached, diminished, or is not yet in place. Such building systems or elements include, but are not limited to, walls, party walls, roofs, areas of missing brick, loose lain brick, and exposed electrical conduit.

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