Chapter 33
SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 3302 – CONSTRUCTION SAFEGUARDS

3302  Add a new section as follows:

3302.4  Fencing.  Provide for the enclosing, fencing, and boarding up or by fire watch or other means of preventing access to the site by unauthorized persons when work is not in progress.

SECTION 3303 – DEMOLITION

3303.1  Add new sections as follows:

3303.1.1  Buildings other than Type V.  The demolition of structures of Types I, II, III and IV construction greater than two stories or 25 feet (7.62 m) in height shall comply with the requirements of this section.

   The requirements of this section shall also apply to the demolition of post-tensioned and pre- tensioned concrete structures.

3303.1.2  Required plans.  Prior to approval of an application for a demolition permit, two sets of detailed plans shall be submitted for approval, showing the following:

   1.   The sequence of operation floor by floor, prepared by a registered civil engineer or licensed architect.

   2.   The location of standpipes.

   3.   The location and details of protective canopies.

   4.   The location of truck crane during operation.

   5.   Any necessary fence or barricade with lights.

   6.   Any floor or wall left standing.

   7.   The schedule of the days when the demolition will be done, i.e., on weekdays or on Sundays.

3303.4  Replace this section with the following:

3303.4  Vacant Lot.[ ← ]   When a building is demolished, the permittee must remove all debris and remove all parts of the structure above grade except those parts that are necessary to provide support for the adjoining property.

3303.8  Add a new section as follows:

3303.8  Special inspection.  A registered civil engineer or licensed architect shall supervise the demolition work in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the Building Official pursuant to Section 104A.2.1 to assure the work is proceeding in a safe manner and shall submit written progress reports to the Department in accordance with Section 1704.2.4.

SECTION 3304 – SITE WORK

3304.1  Add a second paragraph as follows:

   The City and County of San Francisco adopts Appendix J for the purpose of regulating excavation and grading.

3304.1  Add a third paragraph as follows:

   Temporary wood shoring and forms. All wood used for temporary shoring, lagging or forms that will be back- filled against or otherwise left permanently in place below grade shall be treated wood as defined in Section 2302.