CHAPTER 33 SAFEGUARDS DURING …

1 CHAPTER 33 SAFEGUARDS DURING construction OR demolition SECTION BC 3301 GENERAL Scope. The provisions of this CHAPTER shall govern the conduct of all construction or demolition operations with regard to the safety of the public and property. For regulations relating to the safety of persons employed in construction or demolition operations, OSHA Standards shall apply. Responsibility for safety. Nothing in this CHAPTER shall be construed to relieve persons engaged in construction or demolition operations from complying with other applicable provisions of law, nor is it intended to alter or diminish any obligation otherwise imposed by law on the owner, construction manager, general contractor, contractors, materialmen, registered design professionals, or other party involved in a construction or demolition project to engage in sound design and engineering, safe construction or demolition practices including but not limited to debris removal, and to act in a reasonable and responsible manner to maintain a safe construction or demolition site.

2 Fire Code. In addition to the requirements of this CHAPTER , construction or demolition operations shall also be conducted in conformance with the New York City Fire Code. Contractors. Contractors, construction managers, and subcontractors engaged in building work shall institute and maintain safety measures and provide all equipment or temporary construction necessary to safeguard all persons and property affected by such contractor's operations. Site Safety Managers, Coordinators and Superintendent of construction . A Site Safety Manager or Site Safety Coordinator must be designated and present on the construction or demolition of major buildings as defined by and in accordance with Section 3310.

3 A Superintendent of construction is required for the construction or demolition of such other buildings identified pursuant to rules promulgated by the commissioner. Inspection of operations. Inspection of operations for compliance with the provisions of this CHAPTER may be performed by, or under, the authority of the person superintending the work. Unless otherwise specified by the provisions of this CHAPTER , inspection and test reports relating to operations within the scope of this CHAPTER shall be maintained by the permit holder or the person responsible for the inspection and made available to the department upon request. Exception: Operations specifically required by this code to be inspected only by a registered design professional or special inspector.

4 Inspection of equipment. Any equipment or device, except hand tools, that would affect public safety when operated shall be inspected by the person superintending the work or by his or her designated representative before the equipment or device is used on a specific job. Such inspection shall be made, and every defect or unsafe condition shall be corrected before use is permitted. Any unsafe equipment or device shall immediately be made safe or removed from the site. Periodic inspection of equipment shall be performed DURING construction or demolition operations, and a record of such inspections shall be kept at the site for the duration of the work and made available to the department upon request.

5 Sizes and stresses of materials and equipment. Sizes. All sizes and dimensions prescribed in this CHAPTER are minimum requirements. Lumber sizes are nominal or commercial except where stated otherwise. Stresses. Temporary equipment and constructions shall be designed so that the allowable stress values for the material as specified by this code are not exceeded. Design capacity. No structure, device, or equipment, whether permanent or temporary, including all partly or fully completed elements or sections of the building, shall be loaded in excess of its design capacity. Design. Whenever design is required by the provisions of this CHAPTER , such design shall be executed by, or under, the supervision of a registered design professional who shall cause his or her seal and signature to be affixed to any drawings or specifications that may be required for the work unless specifically indicated by this CHAPTER that the design may be executed by another individual.

6 All such documents shall be kept at the site for inspection by the commissioner for the duration of the job. Accident reporting. The department shall be notified promptly, in accordance with the circumstances, of all accidents at construction or demolition sites. Required signs. The signs required below in Sections to shall be constructed of inch (19 mm) plywood or sheet metal. The letters on the required signs shall be black on white background. The required signs must be in place 24 hours prior to commencement of any construction or demolition activity and remain visible at the site until all work is completed. The signs shall be no larger than that needed to accommodate the required information in letters no less than 3 inches (76 mm) high.

7 Exception. Where construction or demolition operations are limited to the interior components of the building. New buildings or demolitions. At sites where a new building or full demolition permit is required, a sign with the statement TO ANONYMOUSLY REPORT UNSAFE CONDITIONS AT THIS WORK SITE THAT ENDANGER WORKERS, CALL 311 in both English and Spanish shall be posted at a height of no more than 12 feet (3658 mm) above the ground on each perimeter of the site fronting a public thoroughfare. construction sites. At a height of no more than 12 feet (3658 mm) above the ground on each perimeter of a construction site fronting a public thoroughfare, a sign shall be erected containing the following information: 1.

8 The name, address and telephone number of the owner of the property; 2. The name, address and telephone number of the general contractor; and 3. The phone number for reporting complaints. In addition, copies of all permits shall be displayed in a conspicuous location readily visible by the public. demolition sites. At a height of no more than 12 feet (3658 mm) above the ground on each perimeter of a demolition site fronting a public thoroughfare, a sign shall be erected containing the following information: 1. The name, address, and telephone number of the owner of the property; 2. The name, address, and telephone number of the demolition contractor; and 3. The phone number for reporting complaints.

9 In addition, copies of all permits shall be displayed in a conspicuous location readily visible by the public. Major buildings. At all major building sites as defined in Section 3310, the following information shall be included, in both English and Spanish. The information may be included on the required construction or demolition sign, or on a separate sign placed at a height of no more than 12 feet (3658 mm) above the ground on each perimeter of the construction or demolition site fronting a public thoroughfare: 1. The telephone numbers of the department special units in charge of complaints on major buildings as identified pursuant to department rules; and 2.

10 The telephone number of the department of transportation. Sidewalk sheds. Following the receipt of a permit to erect a sidewalk shed, the permit holder shall post a readily visible sign on the sidewalk shed. Such sign shall include: 1. The name, address, and telephone number of the permit holder; 2. The permit number; and 3. The expiration date of the permit.. Scaffolds and Hoists. Following the receipt of a permit to erect or suspend a scaffold, or erect a material or personnel hoist, the permit holder shall post a sign. Such sign shall be plainly visible from the street and include the name, address, telephone number of the permit holder, and permit number. The sign shall also include the expiration date of the permit.