For the protection of pedestrians, the Health, Building and Zoning Officer may require the building of a temporary sidewalk for use during the wrecking of a building or structure. If it is deemed necessary to build part or all of said temporary sidewalk in the street, permission shall first be obtained from said Health, Building and Zoning Officer. The temporary sidewalk shall meet the following specifications:
(A) Width of not less than five feet and shall be at least six inches above the pavement or ground.
(B) Designed to carry 200 pounds live load.
(C) Be provided with suitable ramps and hand rails (no steps) for each side.
(D) If necessary, a roof shall be built to protect the public from falling material. Such roof over the walkway shall be so constructed as to carry heavy import loads and be supported by heavy framing.
(E) In all cases the excavation walls shall so slope for the greatest safety of the public, and all sidewalks and handrails shall be kept in good repair.
(F) Walkways shall be kept well lighted between sunset and sunrise or as otherwise deemed necessary, and red lights shall be placed on the outer edge and kept burning continuously.
('71 Code, § 4-20-5) (Ord. 1477, passed 6-14-65; Am. Ord. 2827, passed 5-24-93)