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What is NYC BC § 3308.10.1?

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This section mandates the immediate reinstallation of unenclosed perimeter protection following loading, unloading, or active work operations. It requires cleaning of the area before restoring guardrails or netting systems. The Department of Buildings enforces this regulation. Applies to building owners managing construction sites with unenclosed perimeters.

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3308.10.1 Restoring unenclosed perimeter protection.

BC § 3308.10.1

Unenclosed perimeter protection shall be reinstalled immediately following the end of the active loading or unloading operation or active work at the perimeter, or at the end of the shift, whichever occurs sooner. Immediately prior to restoring a guardrail system, vertical netting system, or equivalent alternative system, areas in the vicinity of the edge shall be vacuumed, and other areas to a distance of at least 10 feet (3048 mm), in all directions from the area where the unenclosed perimeter protection is removed, shall be broom-swept. Vacuum equipment shall be tethered or otherwise secured to prevent the equipment from falling. Exceptions: 1. Where material overhangs overnight in accordance with Section 3303.4.5.2, guardrails shall be reinstalled the next work day immediately following the relocation of the material.

2.Where a toeboard or zero cable has been temporarily removed to facilitate the placement and curing of a concrete floor slab, the toeboard or zero cable shall be reinstalled as soon as practical.

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