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What is NYC BC § 3307.6.4.2.2?

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This section outlines the regulations for storage on sidewalk sheds, differentiating between light duty and heavy duty designs. It specifies conditions under which materials may be stored on heavy duty sidewalk sheds, including weight limits and design requirements. Applies to building owners utilizing sidewalk sheds for construction or maintenance activities.

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3307.6.4.2.2 Storage.

BC § 3307.6.4.2.2

Storage on sidewalk sheds shall be as follows: 1. No item shall be stored or placed upon a sidewalk shed designed as a light duty sidewalk shed under Section 3307.6.4.2.

2.Material may be stored or placed upon a sidewalk shed designed as a heavy duty sidewalk shed under Section 3307.6.4.2, provided conditions 2.1 through 2.4 are met: 2.1. The shed is designed for such storage, with such areas of storage or placement clearly designated on the drawings. 2.2. Where an item is to be stored or placed upon a heavy duty sidewalk shed, and such storage or placement is not in excess of 150 pounds per square foot (732.4 kg/m 2 ) on any square foot area of the sidewalk shed, the design live load of 300 pounds per square foot (1464.7 kg/m 2 ) need not be increased. 2.3. Where an item is to be stored or placed upon a heavy duty sidewalk shed, and such storage or placement is in excess of 150 pounds per square foot (732.4 kg/m 2 ) on any square foot area of the sidewalk shed, such shed shall be designed to carry: 2.3.1. The live load of 300 pounds per square foot (1464.7 kg/m 2 ) required of a heavy duty sidewalk shed; and 2.3.2. The load of the item to be placed or stored upon the shed, minus 150 pounds per square foot (732.4 kg/m 2 ). 2.4. The decking of the sidewalk shed does not consist of light-transmitting plastic material.

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