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What is NYC BC § 3307.6.4.1?

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This section mandates that all sidewalk sheds be designed by a registered design professional, with detailed plans specific to the site. The plans must include various elements such as design load, obstructions, anchorage, and signage details. Applies to building owners responsible for sidewalk shed installations.

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3307.6.4.1 Design required.

BC § 3307.6.4.1

All sidewalk sheds shall be designed by a registered design professional. The sidewalk shed design shall be detailed on plans developed by the registered design professional. The plans shall be specific to the site and shall, at a minimum, include a plan view and an elevation view, with full dimensions, detailing: 1. The site; 2. The sidewalk shed; 3. Design load of the sidewalk shed (e.g. light duty, heavy duty); 4. All obstructions at the site that may interfere with the sidewalk shed, including but not limited to those listed in Section 3307.6.4.9; 5. Dunnage, blocking, or other founding material for the sidewalk shed, including details necessary to satisfy the requirements of Item 2.3 of Section 3307.6.4.10; 6. Anchorage of the sidewalk shed to the sidewalk or building, if necessary; 7. Materials or items to be placed or stored on the sidewalk shed, if authorized, in accordance with the requirements of Section 3307.6.4.2.2; 8. Any items connected to or attached to the sidewalk shed; 9. Locations, dimensions, and connection details of all signage, including parapet information panels, to be installed on the sidewalk shed; and 10. Location of any scaffolds and reference to a related application, if applicable.

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