(a) Height. Protective sidewalk sheds shall provide a clear height of not less than eight feet above the sidewalk or walkway.
(b) Construction. The roofs of such sidewalk shed shall be constructed of planks not less than two inches thick or of approved equivalent material. Every such roof shall be capable of safely sustaining a load of 150 pounds per square foot; except that when material is stored thereon, such roofs shall be capable to sustaining a load of at least 300 pounds per square foot.
(c) Size. Every required sidewalk shed shall be of adequate width to protect the pedestrians and, unless otherwise approved by the Building Official, shall extend for the full length of the building or other structure being demolished.
(d) Railings. When materials are prepared or work performed on the roof of any such sidewalk shed, the roof shall be enclosed on the exposed sides and ends with tight barricade not less than three feet in height, or with a substantial railing not less than three feet in height with a solid tow board not less than six inches high.
(Ord. 46-1989. Passed 3-20-89; Ord. 48-2011. Passed 4-18-11.)