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3307.6.4.6 Parapet

NYC Building Code 2014 > 33 Safeguards During Construction or Demolition > 3307 Protection of Pedestrians > 3307.6 Sidewalk Sheds > 3307.6.4 Design and Construction of Sidewalk Sheds > 3307.6.4.6 Parapet
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A vertical parapet at least 3 feet 6 inches (1067 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 solid plywood, corrugated metal, a galvanized wire screen consisting of not less than No. 16 steel wire gage with a 1/2 inch (13 mm) debris mesh, or other equivalent material, and shall be securely attached to the shed with braced uprights. 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. In lieu of a vertical parapet, angled protection of identical construction to a parapet that inclines outward at an angle of 45 degrees (0.79 rad) may be utilized provided such protection is securely attached to the deck, and provided the angled protection extends to a point that intersects a line drawn 3 feet 6 inches (1067 mm) above the level of the deck.

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