Bridges or sidewalk covers shall be provided over all sidewalks or alleys in all cases where it is not permissible to use a fence as required in § 151.005. The cover or bridge for sidewalks, streets or alleys shall not be less than eight feet wide overall and the inner edge shall be located not less than seven feet from the exterior wall of the building. The frame of the bridge shall be designed to carry at least 150 pounds per square foot and the top deck shall be designed to carry not less than 250 pounds per square foot. Nominal two-inch planking shall not span more than three feet. The roof of the bridge shall be made watertight and suitable provision shall be made for lighting the walk under the bridge by means of 40 watt electric lights placed 12 feet on center. The clear ceiling height above the sidewalk under the bridge shall not be less than eight feet, six inches, except the lower ends of knee braces which shall be located not less than six feet, six inches above the sidewalk. The inner wall of the bridge shall be sheathed with nominal two-inch plank from the sidewalk to the top of the bridge. A substantial two-inch plank barricade not less than four feet high shall be provided on the outer edge of the roof and shall be well braced. Posts shall be knee braced in both directions by two by six-inch pieces at an angle of 45 degrees or by any other equally effective method. Posts may be set directly on concrete sidewalk, but if there is no concrete sidewalk, suitable mud sills and stringers shall be provided for posts and a temporary tight two inch plank sidewalk for the full width of the bridge shall be provided the full length of the bridge. There shall be no handrails or other obstruction on the outer edge of the bridge. Where desired, an iron or structural steel bridge may be constructed in place of the wooden bridge herein required, but the steel bridge shall be of equivalent strength and dimensions and shall be subject to the approval of the Building Commissioner in each case.
(Prior Code, § 151.06) Penalty, see § 10.999