§ 27-558 Live loads for sidewalks, driveways, and railings.
AC § 27-558
(a)Sidewalks and driveways.
(1)When supported on grade, all sidewalks for new buildings and alterations shall be subject to inspection and acceptance by the commissioner. Portions of such sidewalks that are located between the curb line and the street line shall be constructed in compliance with the specifications for concrete sidewalks of the department of transportation.
(2)All sidewalks and driveways or portions thereof that are structurally supported shall be designed for a live load of one hundred psf uniformly distributed and in accordance with the provisions of subchapter ten of this chapter. Where subject to intentionally or accidentally imposed wheel loads of vehicles, such portions of sidewalks and driveways shall be designed for a uniformly distributed load of six hundred psf or for the maximum vehicular wheel load that could be imposed thereon, whichever develops the greater stresses.
(3)Appurtenant components of sidewalks and driveways, including manholes, manhole covers, vault covers, gratings, etc., shall be designed for the loads prescribed in paragraph two of this subdivision, or shall conform to the standards of the city agency having jurisdiction.
(b)Railings and parapets.
(4)Railings, bumpers, or similar devices used in parking areas to resist the impact of moving vehicles shall be designed to resist a lateral load of three hundred plf applied at least twenty-one inches above the roadway; but in no case shall the load be less than twentyfive hundred pounds per vehicle.
