13-124-100 Filling and grading of openings.

   On completion of demolition, the site shall be filled where necessary with clean soil, cinders or other inorganic material and graded to a level not lower than nor more than 12 inches above the level of sidewalks, alleys or adjoining property with proper allowance for settlement.

(Prior code § 76-6.4)

13-124-110 Debris removal.

   Debris caused from the demolition of a building or structure in excess of that required to fill openings as provided in Section 13-124-100 shall be removed from the site as wrecking progresses. Salvaged material, if left on the premises, shall be neatly stored.

(Prior code § 76-6.5)

13-124-120 Temporary structures – Reflective material required.

   During the erection, alteration or demolition of any building, any temporary structure put up adjacent to or on any public way, used as temporary storage for debris and wrecking, shall be outfitted with reflective orange material outlining every top and bottom corner of said temporary structure, which reflective material will be visible when hit by headlight beams 300 feet away. Such temporary structure shall also have affixed thereon a sign indicating the name, address, and telephone number of the owner, or agent, of the temporary structure.

   Any person found in violation of this section shall be fined not less than $100.00 nor more than $200.00 for each offense, and each day such violation shall continue shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.

(Prior code § 76-6.6; Amend Coun. J. 4-25-85, p. 15822)

13-124-130 Walkways, barricades and fences – Generally.

   During the erection, alteration or demolition of any building, proper provisions shall be made for the protection of every public sidewalk or other public thoroughfare or any public place, as defined by Section 10-28-281, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 10-28. The department of buildings shall have the authority, along with the department of transportation, to enforce Sections 10-28-281.6, 10-28-281.7, 10-28-281.8 and 10-28-283.

(Prior code § 76-7; Amend Coun. J. 12-4-02, p. 99026, § 7.3)

13-124-140 – 13-124-170 Reserved.

Editor's note – Coun. J. 12-4-02, p. 99026, § 7.2, repealed §§ 13-124-140 through 13-124-170, which pertained to walkways, barricades and fences – construction; requirements for new construction; additional stories; protection requirements – determination by height.

13-124-180 Walkways and temporary sidewalks – Construction requirements.

   (a)   When a permanent sidewalk is obstructed by a construction canopy, fence or barricade, temporary sidewalks shall be provided. All vertical wooden surfaces of a construction canopy, fence or barricade, and all wooden guards and railing shall be painted.

   (b)   Walkways and temporary sidewalks shall be not less than four feet wide, inside measurement, except that in congested districts the building commissioner may require additional width.

   (c)   All walkways and temporary sidewalks shall be designed to support a live load of not less than 250 pounds per square foot.

   (d)   All temporary sidewalks shall be provided with railings and guards of dressed lumber. If such railings and guards are nearer the street curb than four feet, there shall be a guard of dressed lumber on the street side.

   (e)   When necessary to permit the delivery of materials to basements of buildings in process of erection, temporary sidewalks may be built at a height not exceeding four feet above curb level of the street. Such temporary sidewalks shall have railings on both sides and shall be approached by ramps having a grade of not more than one in eight.

   (f)   Every covered walkway shall be kept well- lighted continuously between sunset and sunrise and shall be maintained clear of debris, holes and trip hazards and shall be properly drained to prevent accumulation of water. Obstruction lights and diagonal red stripping shall be provided as required by the department of transportation on all portions of the sidewalk shed extending beyond the curb line.

   (g)   If a temporary sidewalk or walkway is placed at a level above or below an abutting public sidewalk, the two shall be connected by a ramp to blend them to a common level. The ramp shall have a nonslip surface and a slope not to exceed one inch rise per 12 inches in length.

   (h)   No temporary structures, field offices, construction equipment, materials, signs, displays, ornamentation or similar loads shall be erected or placed upon a construction canopy until plans identifying these loads are submitted to the department of buildings for review and a building permit is issued, authorizing the construction or loading on top of the canopy.

(Prior code § 76-7.5; Amend Coun. J. 9-13-89, p. 4604; Amend Coun. J. 6-27-90, p. 17603; Amend Coun. J. 12-11-91, p. 10832; Amend Coun. J. 3-5-03, p. 104990, § 28; Amend Coun. J. 12-4-02, p. 99026, § 7.3; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. II, § 1)

13-124-190 Roofs and skylights of adjoining buildings.

   During the erection, alteration or demolition of any building or other structure carried on above the roof of an adjoining building, proper protection shall be provided for the roof and skylights of such building.

(Prior code § 76-8)