3307.6.4.6 Parapet.
BC § 3307.6.4.6
A vertical parapet at least 3 feet 6 inches (1067 mm) high, but no more than 4 feet (1219 mm) high, as measured from the deck of the sidewalk shed, shall be constructed along all edges of the sidewalk shed. Such parapet shall consist of galvanized wire screen not less than No. 16 steel wire gauge with a 1/2 inch (13 mm) mesh. Parapets shall be securely attached to the shed with braced uprights. Parapet braces shall be made of metal. Temporary removal of a portion of the parapet is permitted for the handling of material, provided the parapet is immediately restored at the end of the handling operation. Exceptions: 1. A parapet is not required along the edge of the sidewalk shed that abuts a building or structure.
2.A parapet is not required along the edge of a sidewalk shed that abuts an area that is closed to the public.
3.Where the sidewalk shed is installed in conjunction with the full or partial demolition of a building or structure, other than work limited to a facade project, the parapet shall consist of plywood or other equivalent solid material.
4.Where a sign, including a parapet information panel, is installed on a sidewalk shed, the parapet backing for the sign may consist of plywood or other equivalent solid material.
