1315.05 TEMPORARY COVERED WALKS.
(a) During the wrecking or erection of any building exceeding one story in height and within ten feet of any street or alley property line, or when required by the Building Official, a roof for the entire length of the project shall be provided over the temporary or permanent sidewalk from the time the construction or wrecking extends above the second-floor level until materials are no longer being used or handled on the street or alley front above such walk. Buildings having their exteriors altered or repaired in an extensive manner shall be provided with a covered walk as required for new structures. The roof of such covered walk, for a two-story building shall be constructed of not less than one layer of two-inch plank which is supported by well braced framework and all parts of the roof structure shall be designed to support a live load of not less than 125 psf. For buildings exceeding two stories in height, the roof of such walk shall be constructed of not less than two layers, staggered, of two-inch plank minimum thickness, supported by a well braced framework and all parts of the roof structure shall be designed to support a live load of not less than 250 psf. Suitable material shall be placed between the layers of such roof to make it waterproof. Such roof construction shall be not less than nine feet clear above the walk, and shall be of sufficient width to cover the entire temporary or permanent sidewalk.
Exception:
Outside of congested districts where, in the opinion of the Building Official, a covered walk is not necessary, a permit may be issued to block off part of the sidewalk and have a temporary walk constructed as provided in Section 1315.04.
(b) All covered walks or sidewalks shall be not less than six feet wide in the clear and all parts exposed to the public shall be given at least two coats of paint. The Building Official may require a walk in congested districts as wide as, in his opinion, seems necessary.
(c) A solid railing or foot board at least thirty inches high shall be constructed around the entire outer edge of the temporary roof and the side adjacent to the property line, between the sidewalk and roof, shall be boarded up solidly.
(d) The covered walk shall be continuously well lighted between sunset and sunrise.
(e) Means of access shall be provided for the public from such temporary structure or covered walk to any bus stop. All necessary surface drainage shall be provided for when placing the sills or other parts of the structure. (Ord. 61-20. Passed 5-16-61; Ord. 2015-36. Passed 9-8-15.)