3301.13.1 Site safety plan.

For jobs that require the designation of a primary construction superintendent pursuant to Section 3301.13.3, a site safety plan that meets the applicable requirements of Article 110 of Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code shall be kept on site and made available to the department upon request. Prior to the commencement of work, the permit holder must submit a statement to the department attesting that the site safety plan meets the requirements of Article 110 of Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code and coordinates with the scope of work intended.

   Exception: For a major building subject to the provisions of Section 3310, the site safety plan requirements of Section 3310.3 shall apply.

(Am. L.L. 2021/149, 12/11/2021, eff. 11/7/2022)

Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/149.

3301.13.2 Definitions.

For the purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

   Approved documents. For the purpose of this section, approved documents include construction documents as defined by this code, and any and all documents that set forth the location and entire nature and extent of the work proposed with sufficient clarity and detail to show that the proposed work conforms to the provisions of this code and other applicable laws and rules. In addition to construction documents, such documents include, but are not limited to, site safety plans, tenant or occupant protection plans, shop drawings, specifications, manufacturer's instructions and standards that have been accepted by the design professional of record or such other design professional retained by the owner for this purpose.

   Job. A design and construction/demolition undertaking consisting of work at one building or structure, as well as related site improvements and work on accessory structures. A job may consist of one or more plan/work applications, and may result in the issuance of one or more permits.

   Permit holder. The individual who receives the primary department-issued permit for the job.

(Am. L.L. 2021/149, 12/11/2021, eff. 11/7/2022)

Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/149.

3301.13.3 Designation of primary construction superintendent.

The permit holder shall designate a primary construction superintendent, who shall carry out all duties and responsibilities assigned to the construction superintendent by this chapter and rules promulgated by the commissioner, and notify the department of such designation prior to the commencement of work, for the following types of jobs:

   1.   The construction of a new building;

   2.   The full demolition of an existing building;

   3.   An alteration to an existing building that involves one or more of the following:

      3.1   A vertical enlargement;

      3.2   A horizontal enlargement;

      3.3   The alteration or demolition of more than 50 percent of the gross floor area of the building during the course of work over any 12-month period;

      3.4   The removal of one or more floors during the course of work over any 12-month period;

      3.5   Work that requires a special inspection for underpinning; or

      3.6   Work that requires a special inspection for the protection of sides of excavations; or

   4.   Other jobs that pose an enhanced risk to the public and property, as determined by the commissioner.

   Exception: A construction superintendent is not required for work that solely involves a 1-, 2-, or 3-family building, or an accessory use to such building, provided the permit holder for such work is registered as a general contractor in accordance with Article 418 of Chapter 4 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code.

(Am. L.L. 2021/149, 12/11/2021, eff. 11/7/2022)

Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/149.

3301.13.4 Change of designation.

The permit holder must immediately notify the department of any permanent change to the primary construction superintendent.

3301.13.5 Alternate construction superintendent.

In the event the primary construction superintendent is temporarily unable to perform their duties, an alternate construction superintendent, designated by the permit holder, must act in place of the primary construction superintendent and carry out all duties and responsibilities assigned to the construction superintendent by this chapter and rules promulgated by the commissioner. In the event that an alternate construction superintendent will be acting in place of the primary construction superintendent for a period longer than two consecutive weeks, the permit holder must notify the department of such circumstance.