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What is NYC BC § 3307.6.4.5?

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This section outlines the requirements for the deck of a sidewalk shed, specifying materials, load capacity, and construction standards. It mandates that the deck be solid or tightly laid and includes provisions for using wood planks with additional support. Applies to building owners responsible for sidewalk shed installations.

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3307.6.4.5 Deck.

BC § 3307.6.4.5

The deck of the sidewalk shed shall conform with the following: 1. The deck shall consist of 2-inch (51 mm) thick wood plank or equivalent material, or shall consist of light-transmitting plastic material, which shall include an anti-slip walking surface integral to the material or as an applied coating.

2.The deck shall be capable of sustaining the loads required by Section 3307.6.4.2.

3.The deck shall be solid, or shall consist of planking or panels laid close and made tight.

4.Where wood plank is used, corrugated metal or equivalent material shall be installed under the deck to catch fine grain material.

5.The deck of the sidewalk shed shall be brought tight to the face of any abutting building, structure, or fence, except for permissible gaps in accordance with Section 3307.6.3.

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