All materials and equipment required in construction operations shall be stored and placed so as not to endanger the public, the workmen or adjoining property.
A. Design Capacity: Materials or equipment stored within the building or on sidewalks, sheds or scaffolds shall be placed so as not to overload any part of the construction beyond its design capacity, nor interfere with the safe prosecution of the work.
B. Special Loading: Unless the construction is designed for special loading, materials stored on sidewalks, sheds and scaffolds shall not exceed one day's supply. All materials shall be piled in an orderly manner and height, to permit removal of individual pieces without endangering the stability of the pile.
C. Pedestrian Walkways: No materials or equipment shall be stored on the street without a permit issued by the administrative official having jurisdiction. When so stored they shall not unduly interfere with vehicular traffic, or the orderly travel of pedestrians on the highways and streets. The piles shall be arranged to maintain a safe walkway not less than four feet (4') wide, unobstructed for its full length, and adequately lighted at night and at all necessary times for the use of the public.
D. Obstructions: Material and equipment shall not be placed or stored so as to obstruct access to fire hydrants, standpipes, fire or police alarm boxes, utility boxes, catch basins, or manholes, nor shall they be located within twenty feet (20') of a street intersection, or so placed as to obstruct normal observations of traffic signals or to hinder the use of street car loading platforms. (Ord. 2008-09-01, 9-24-2008)