§ 3115.10 Protection for Pedestrians and Wheelchair Riders on Sidewalks and Walkways in Connection with Building Operations
   (a)   Protection for pedestrians and wheelchair riders on sidewalks or walkways from travel lanes and construction hazards shall be provided and maintained in conformity with this section during all times when they might be endangered by building operations. Such protection shall consist of barricades, fences, construction railings, barriers, covered walkways as set forth in the following Table, in accordance with Ohio Building Code Section 3306, Protection of Pedestrians, except that an approved covered walkway shall be provided and maintained whenever material is being moved over the sidewalk or walkway by derrick, hoist or chute.
Table of Required Sidewalk or Walkway Protection
 
Height of Construction (Feet)
Distance from Construction to Nearest Lot Line
Protection Required
8 or less
Less than 5 feet
Construction railings
5 feet or more
None
More than 8
Less than 5 feet
Barrier and covered walkway
5 feet or more, but not more than one-fourth the height of construction
Barrier and covered walkway
5 feet or more, but between one-fourth and one-half the height of construction
Barrier
5 feet of more, but exceeding one-half the height of construction
None
 
   (b)   Barricades. Pedestrian traffic shall be protected by a directional barricade where the walkway extends into the street. Barricades shall be substantially built and shall be not less than three (3) feet in height.
   (c)   Fences. Fences shall be substantially built with tight boards, plywood, or other suitable similar material applied on the outer face, and shall be not less than six (6) feet in height. When openings are required for access to the premises, they shall be equipped with sliding or inswinging doors or gates.
   (d)   Construction Railings. Construction railings shall be not less than forty-two (42) inches in height and shall be sufficient to direct pedestrians around construction areas.
   (e)   Barriers. Barriers shall be not less than eight (8) feet in height and shall be placed on the side of the walkway nearest the construction. Barriers shall extend the entire length of the construction site. Openings in such barriers shall be protected by doors that are normally kept closed.
   (f)   Covered Walkways.
      (1)   Protection covered walkways shall provide a clear height of not less than eight (8) feet above the sidewalk or walkway as measured from the floor surface to the canopy overhead.
      (2)   The roofs of such covered walkways shall be constructed of planks not less than two (2) inches thick or of approved equivalent material, and every covered walkway shall be designed to support all imposed loads, and capable of safely sustaining a load of two hundred (200) pounds per square foot; except that when material is stored thereon, covered walkways shall be capable of sustaining a load of at least three hundred (300) pounds per square foot.
      (3)   Every required covered walkway shall be of adequate width and length to protect pedestrians and unless otherwise approved by the Commissioner shall extend for the full length of the street or alley line of the building or other structure being erected.
      (4)   When materials are prepared or work performed on the roof of any such covered walkway, the covered walkway roof shall be enclosed on exposed sides and ends with a tight barricade not less than three (3) feet in height, or with a substantial railing not less than three (3) feet high with solid toe boards not less than six (6) inches high.
      (5)   Unless the top deck of the covered walkway is built solidly against the face of the building or other structure in such manner that no material can fall on the sidewalk or walkway, the side of the covered walkway toward the building or other structure shall have a tight wood fence or other suitable tight fence extending to the underside of the covered walkway, which may be equipped with sliding or inward-swinging doors or gates.
(Ord. No. 979-2020. Passed 7-14-21, eff. 7-16-21)