10-28-281 Definitions.

   For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall be defined as follows:

   (a)   “Apron” shall mean a platform extending from the exterior wall of a building at any level.

   (b)   “Commissioner” shall mean the commissioner of transportation.

   (c)   “Construction canopy” shall mean a temporary structure erected adjacent to a building undergoing construction, demolition, repair or maintenance which is designed to catch construction materials, and which obstructs any public way or public place, but allows for pedestrian traffic to pass under the structure.

   (c-1) “Executive director” shall mean the executive director of emergency management and communications.

   (d)   “Heavy duty construction canopy” shall mean a construction canopy designed to carry a live load of at least 250 pounds per square foot.

   (e)   “Light duty construction canopy” shall mean a construction canopy designed to carry a live load of at least 150 pounds per square foot and up to 250 pounds per square foot.

   (f)   “Public place” shall mean any exterior location open to the public, but shall not include the public way.

   (g)   “Public protection measures” shall mean the installation of a construction canopy or other temporary structure over, or the closure of, the public way or a public place, as necessary to ensure the safety of the public.

   (h)   “Type I activity” shall mean work on a building which involves alteration, repair of exterior facade, work conducted pursuant to the critical examination program, or demolition. This includes, but is not limited to, tuckpointing.

   (i)   “Type II activity” shall mean work which involves the construction of a new building.

   (j)   “Type III activity” shall mean any routine maintenance work on a building within the Central Business District, as defined in Section 9-4-010 , which does not require the removal of any physical structures. This includes, but is not limited to, painting, cleaning and window washing.

(Added Coun. J. 12-4-02, p. 99026, § 7.1; Amend Coun. J. 12-7-05, p. 64870, § 1.9)

 

Notes

9-4-010

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