Title 324 · Chapter 324 - SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION
Chapter 324 - SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION
Section: 324
Sec. 323.109. - Building construction adjacent to bridges and elevated highways. Chapter 325 - ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS Chapter 324 - SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION[1]
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State Law reference— Trench safety, F.S. § 553.60 et seq.; Florida Building Codes Act, F.S. § 553.70 et seq.; state minimum building codes, F.S. § 553.73.
State rule reference—State minimum building codes, F.A.C. 9B-3.047.
PART 1. - GENERALLY
Sec. 324.101. - Application.
The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all work in connection with the erection, addition to, alteration, repair, removal or demolition of buildings or structures.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1200; § 330.101.
PART 2. - SCAFFOLDS
Sec. 324.201. - Construction.
(a)
Scaffolds shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of this Part and, on matters not detailed in this Building Code, shall conform with the approved standards of good engineering practice.
(b)
Every scaffold shall be designed to support four times as much load as it is expected to carry but in no case less than 125 pounds per square foot.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4; Ord. 2001-1160-E, § 6)
Note— Former § 900-1201.1; § 330.201; § 330.201.
Sec. 324.202. - Guard rails and toe boards.
(a)
Every scaffold, the platform level of which is more than six feet above the ground or above a permanent or temporary floor, other than iron workers' scaffolds and carpenters' bracket scaffolds, shall be provided with guard rails not less than 36 inches high above the platform level, and with solid toe boards not less than six inches high above the platform level, extending its entire length and along the ends, except where ramps or runways connect with them, unless otherwise enclosed or guarded.
(b)
If material on the platform is piled higher than the toe boards, the space between the guard rails and the toe boards shall be filled with wire mesh screens securely attached.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1201.2; § 330.202.
Sec. 324.203. - Overhead protection.
When objects are likely to fall on a scaffold from above, substantial overhead protection shall be provided not more than ten feet above the scaffold platform.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1201.3; § 330.203.
Sec. 324.204. - Platforms.
Planks used for the platforms of scaffolds shall be not less than two inches thick, nominal dimension, of sound, seasoned lumber.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1201.4; § 330.204.
Sec. 324.205. - Scaffolding supports.
(a)
Adequate footings and cross bracing shall be provided for uprights.
(b)
Uprights, bracing and platform supports shall be constructed of good quality, seasoned and straight grained lumber or metal structural members which are clean and rust free.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1201.5; § 330.205.
Sec. 324.206. - Fire protection requirements.
(a)
Scaffolding platforms and supports shall be of noncombustible construction or built of fire-retardant-treated lumber that has been treated by a pressure impregnating process, when:
(1)
They are exterior scaffolding over 25 feet in height, located within the fire limits and having less than 30 feet of horizontal separation.
(2)
They are exterior scaffolding over 65 feet in height.
(3)
They are interior scaffolding over a contiguous area of 750 square feet or more or if over 25 feet in height with an area exceeding 300 square feet.
(b)
Tarpaulins shall be securely anchored and flameproofed, when:
(1)
Attached to scaffolding requiring fire-retardant features under subsection (a) of this Section.
(2)
Used to enclose a portion of a building above a 65-foot height.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1201.6; § 330.206.
PART 3. - PROTECTION FOR GENERAL PUBLIC
Sec. 324.301. - Protection required.
Whenever:
(a)
Construction, demolition, alteration, cleaning, painting or other work is to be done on the exterior of a building or structure which exceeds one story in height and is located less than ten feet or less than one-quarter of the height of the building or structure from a street, alley or other public property line; or
(b)
Buildings, materials or other objects are to be moved or altered or other work is to be done which requires the use of public property; or
(c)
Required by the Building Official;
The owner or person doing or causing the work to be done shall erect and maintain sheds, barricades, fences or other protective measures as provided in this Part, from the time work is begun until no further work is being done or materials handled on the exterior of the building or structure. Protective structures shall be of sufficient strength and stability to safely sustain any load to be placed thereon and to withstand the shocks incident to the handling of materials, wind pressures or accidental jars from trucks or other equipment and shall be constructed as may be required by this Part and approved by the Building Official.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1202.1; § 330.301.
Sec. 324.302. - Bond and permit required.
Whenever protection is required by Section 324.301, the owner or person doing the work shall file a bond with and obtain a permit from the Building Official.
(a)
The permit may be issued as a part of a permit for construction or demolition work or may be issued as a separate permit as appropriate to the particular case. Where it is deemed necessary by the Building Official, drawings of the layout and construction of barricades, sheds, fences or other protective measures may be required to be submitted and approved prior to the issuance of a permit.
(b)
Prior to the issuance of a permit or the commencement of work covered by this Part, the owner or person doing the work shall file with the Building Official a sidewalk barricade bond in the amount of $5,000 payable to the City. The bond shall be executed by a surety company licensed by the State of Florida, on a form approved by the Office of General Counsel, and conditioned as follows:
WHEREAS, the Principal is from time to time constructing, tearing down, repairing, painting, cleaning and moving heavy objects next to buildings or contracting for the construction, tearing down, repairing, painting and cleaning of buildings and the moving of buildings from place to place in the City of Jacksonville and desires to engage in the business in the city until the _____ day of ________, 19___ [one year from execution if desired]; and
WHEREAS, in connection with the work of construction, tearing down, repairing, the moving of heavy objects next to, painting and cleaning of buildings, it is expedient and necessary to use public space and to construct temporary covered walkways or sidewalk barricades for the convenience of pedestrians passing in front of the buildings while under construction, which work will necessarily occupy certain portions of the streets adjacent to the property on which the buildings are situate; and, in connection with the moving of buildings, it is expedient and necessary temporarily to barricade and occupy the entire width of certain streets; and, in connection with the cleaning of buildings, it is expedient and necessary to generate and use steam or other potentially dangerous processes in public space;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Principal shall well and truly hold and save the City of Jacksonville harmless on account of all claims for damages to persons, property or premises arising out of the use of public space and the Principal shall assume the defense of all claims of whatsoever character against the city, its officers or agents, arising out of the use of public space, whether by the use of the public space, by the moving of the buildings or by the construction, use and maintenance of one or more covered walkways or barricades that may be erected and maintained by the Principal, his subcontractors and assigns, during the period aforesaid, and shall expedite all work in connection with the public space insofar as it is used and, as each of the walkways or barricades has fulfilled its purpose, the Principal shall promptly remove it and leave that portion of the street, including sidewalks, curbs, gutters and underground conduits, over and around which the buildings were so constructed, torn down, repaired, painted, cleaned, altered or moved and the walkway was erected in as good condition as they were before the work in connection with which the walkway or barricade was constructed was begun.
This obligation shall in no event be cancelled until after 15 days' notice in writing shall have been given to the City of Jacksonville.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1202.2; § 330.302.
Sec. 324.303. - Types of protection.
Protective measures required by Section 324.301 shall be constructed as follows:
(a)
Whenever the nature of the work to be done does not involve the use of heavy tools or materials, is located not more than 20 feet above grade level and can be accomplished during daylight hours with no material or equipment left on the sidewalk or public space overnight, the Building Official may permit a temporary barricade of rope, sawhorses or other materials located so as to keep pedestrian traffic away from the work. In these cases, barricades, materials and equipment shall be removed and the public space left clear at the end of each working day.
(b)
Whenever the nature of the work to be done requires the use of heavy tools, scaffolding, masonry or other heavy materials and the work is less than 20 feet above grade level, the Building Official may permit a substantial fence not less than six feet high to be erected in the public space leaving not less than four feet of clear usable space for a pedestrian walkway. The fence shall be electrically lighted and returned to the building line at each end; the public space enclosed thereby may be used for the storage of materials and equipment.
(c)
Whenever the work to be done is located more than 20 feet above grade level or when adequate protection to pedestrian traffic cannot be obtained by the methods permitted by subsections (a) or (b) of this Section, a covered sidewalk shed shall be placed on the sidewalk or, when approved by the Sheriff, in the street parking lane or other public space. The sheds shall be electrically illuminated and provide inside clearances not less than four feet wide by seven feet high. Roofs shall be waterproofed and sheathed with not less than one-inch boards or five-eighths-inch plywood supported on framing not more than two feet on center. Other details of construction of sidewalk sheds shall be approved by the Building Official.
(d)
Whenever, in the opinion of the Building Official, adequate protection cannot be accomplished by the measures provided in subsections (a), (b) and (c) of this Section or the proposed work cannot be reasonably accomplished behind the protective measures, he may, with the approval of the Sheriff, close portions of streets and sidewalks to pedestrian traffic during the times necessary to execute the work to be done. The closing of streets or sidewalks shall be subject to such conditions and requirements as may be appropriate to the particular case and the owner or person doing the work shall conform to the conditions or requirements.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1202.3; § 330.303.
Sec. 324.304. - Temporary fence or barricade.
During building or demolition work, whether the protective measures prescribed in Sections 324.301—324.303 are required or not, the owner or person doing the work shall, unless released by the Building Official, erect and maintain a fence or other means of restricting free access to the construction site by unauthorized persons.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1203; § 330.304.
PART 4. - HOISTS AND ELEVATORS
Sec. 324.401. - General.
Temporary interior and exterior hoists shall be constructed, installed and maintained in accordance with the provisions of this Part and, on matters not detailed in this Building Code, shall conform with the standards of good engineering practice.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4; Ord. 2001-1160-E, § 7)
Note— Former § 900-1204.1; § 330.401.
Sec. 324.402. - Interior hoists.
(a)
Temporary construction hoists on the interior of buildings or structures shall have the car substantially constructed, the guides rigidly secured and overhead machinery safely supported.
(b)
The floor openings or other spaces through which interior hoists operate shall be enclosed on all sides and for their full height, except for the necessary doors for loading and unloading, with barriers so constructed that heads, arms or legs cannot be thrust through them or loose material cannot fall through.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1204.2; § 330.402.
Sec. 324.403. - Exterior hoists.
Temporary construction hoists on the exterior of buildings or structures shall be erected on sufficiently solid foundations to avoid injurious settlement or distortion.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1204.3; § 330.403.
Sec. 324.404. - Material hoists.
No person shall be permitted to ride on material hoists.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1204.4; § 330.404.
Sec. 324.405. - Workman's hoists.
Workman's hoists installed inside or outside of buildings shall conform to the requirements of Section 324.408(c).
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1204.5; § 330.405.
Sec. 324.406. - Hoisting machinery.
(a)
Hoisting machinery shall be placed to avoid unnecessary hazards and to provide ample room for free and safe movement.
(b)
The machinery shall be enclosed to exclude unauthorized persons and, if placed outside the building, further protection against falling objects shall be provided.
(c)
When the hoisting machinery is placed within a building or structure or within ten feet of any part thereof, only noncombustible materials shall be used for the exterior covering of the enclosures.
(d)
Where electric power is used, the panel boards, the motor's source of power, brakes and other devices shall be installed in an approved manner.
(e)
The exhaust of an internal combustion engine shall be vented outside an enclosing structure.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1204.6; § 330.406.
Sec. 324.407. - Fire protection requirement.
The structural supports, platforms and enclosures of a hoist extending over 65 feet in height shall be of noncombustible construction or constructed of fire-retardant-treated lumber.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1204.7; § 330.407.
Sec. 324.408. - Elevators.
(a)
When a building exceeding 50 feet in height is to be equipped with one or more elevators, at least one of the elevators shall be installed in a properly enclosed shaft as soon as construction conditions permit.
(b)
The elevator shall be maintained in operative condition and ready for service at all times.
(c)
The use of the elevators may be permitted by the Building Official under the authority of a limited permit issued by him for each class of service. The limited permit shall specify the class of service permitted and it shall not be issued until the elevator shall have been tested with the rated load and the car safety and terminal stopping equipment have been tested to determine the safety of the equipment and until permanent or temporary guards or enclosures are placed on the car and around the hoistway and at the landing entrances on each floor. Landing entrance guards shall be provided with locks that can be released from the hoistway side only. Automatic and continuous-pressure elevators shall not be placed in temporary operation from the landing push buttons unless door locking devices or interlocks are installed and operative.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4; Ord. 2001-1160-E, § 8)
Note— Former § 900-1205; § 330.408.
PART 5. - PROTECTION FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS
Sec. 324.501. - Working floor.
In buildings or structures, the entire tier of beams on which construction of the frame is proceeding, known as the working floor, shall be planked over, except spaces required for construction work, for raising or lowering materials and for stairways or ladders.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1206.1; § 330.501.
Sec. 324.502. - Permanent floors.
In buildings or structures, the permanent structural floor, except for necessary temporary openings, shall be installed as the construction progresses. There shall be not more than eight unfilled floors above the highest permanent floor nor more than one unfilled floor below the permanent floors.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1206.2; § 330.502.
Sec. 324.503. - Wood construction.
In buildings of ordinary construction or heavy timber construction, the structural floor shall be laid for each story as the building progresses or, if double floors are not to be used, the floor two stories below the one where work is under way shall be planked over.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1206.3; § 330.503.
Sec. 324.504. - Floor openings.
Floor openings, unless guarded by permanent enclosures or full-height temporary barriers, shall be covered with substantial temporary flooring or guarded on all sides by substantial railings not less than four feet high set at least two feet from the edges of the openings and by toe boards not less than six inches high set along the edges of the openings, except for the parts of the openings necessarily open for traffic purposes.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1207; § 330.504.
Sec. 324.505. - Roofs and skylights of adjoining buildings.
When a building or structure is to be carried above the roof of an adjoining building, protection for the skylights and roof of the adjoining building shall be provided, at his own expense, by the person constructing or causing the construction of the building or structure; provided, that, if the owner, lessee or tenant of the adjoining building refuses permission to have the roofs and skylights protected, the responsibility and expense for the necessary protection shall devolve on the person refusing the permission.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1208; § 330.505.
Sec. 324.506. - Temporary stairs.
When the construction of a building has progressed to a height exceeding fifty feet above grade or when a building exceeding 50 feet in height is undergoing alterations, unless one or more permanent stairways have been installed, at least one temporary stairway shall be provided, continued in height as rapidly as the work progresses to the highest floor that has been installed and maintained in serviceable condition until a permanent stairway has been completed.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1209.1; § 330.506.
Sec. 324.507. - Ladders.
Until either permanent or temporary stairways are installed, suitable substantial ladders securely fastened at top and bottom shall be provided and maintained to provide a means of reaching the various levels.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1209.2; § 330.507.
PART 6. - FIRE PROTECTION[2]
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Cross reference— Fire prevention code, tit. XII.
Sec. 324.601. - Reinforced concrete construction.
In every building of reinforced concrete construction, forms of combustible material shall be stripped from the concrete and removed from the building as soon as practicable.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1210.1; § 330.601.
Sec. 324.602. - Reserved.
Editor's note— The provisions of former § 324.602, relative to standpipes, were deleted as part of the Super Supplement to the Code. Former § 324.602 derived from Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4.
Note— Former § 900-1210.2; § 330.602.
Sec. 324.603. - Fire extinguishers.
(a)
In every building operation, wherever a tool house, storeroom or other shanty is placed or a room or space is used for storage, dressing room or workshop, at least one approved portable fire extinguisher shall be provided and maintained in an accessible location. At least one approved portable fire extinguisher shall also be provided on each floor which, in multistory buildings, shall be located in plain sight of the working stairway where the majority of the workmen pass up and down.
(b)
When a water supply of not less than 100 gallons a minute at 25 pounds nozzle pressure, ready for use at all times, is installed as the building operation progresses, a small hose, 50 feet in length, with a one-half-inch nozzle, may be substituted for each fire extinguisher.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1210.3; § 330.603.
Sec. 324.604. - Access to fire extinguishing equipment.
During building operations, free access from the street to fire hydrants and to outside connections for standpipes, sprinklers or other fire extinguishing equipment, whether permanent or temporary, shall be provided and maintained at all times. No material or construction equipment shall be placed within ten feet of the hydrant or connection or between it and the center line of the street.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1210.4; § 330.604.
PART 7. - HEATING
Sec. 324.701. - Permanent heat.
The permanent heating equipment shall be installed and put in operation as soon as practicable.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1211.1; § 330.701.
Sec. 324.702. - Temporary heat.
(a)
Oil-fired or liquefied petroleum gas-fired temporary heaters shall be designed and installed in accordance with the provisions of this Part and, on matters not detailed in this Building Code, shall conform with the standards of good engineering practice.
(b)
Flue pipes, where required from direct-fired heaters, shall be maintained at least 18 inches from combustibles.
(c)
Refueling operations for oil-burning equipment and liquefied petroleum gas-burning equipment shall be safely conducted, removing the heater to a safe location and waiting for it to cool prior to refueling.
(d)
Where salamanders are used, they shall be on a solid base or floor so they are not likely to overturn. They shall be of substantial construction with an ash-receiving metal bottom, legs at least six inches high and either a solid or wire-mesh top. They shall be placed on either a noncombustible floor or on floors protected with hollow masonry not less than four inches thick, laid with ends unsealed and joints matched to permit free circulation of air through the masonry. The hollow masonry support for the salamanders shall have noncombustible sheets above or noncombustible material below to prevent sparks or coals which might fall below into joints from reaching combustible floor constructions.
(e)
Temporary heating devices shall be so located that there is a clearance of not less than six feet above nor less than two and one-half feet on all sides between the device and unprotected woodwork or combustible material, equipment or construction.
(f)
Temporary heating devices shall not be placed within ten feet in any direction of temporary enclosures of tarpaulins or other materials providing equivalent fire hazard characteristics.
(g)
A capable employee shall be on duty at all times whenever heating equipment is being utilized to supervise the operation and maintenance of the equipment.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4; Ord. 2001-1160-E, § 9)
Note— Former § 900-1211.2; § 330.702.
PART 8. - WELDING AND CUTTING
Sec. 324.801. - Protective shield.
When oxygen cutting is done within 35 feet of combustible material or when welding or cutting is done above combustible material, forms or construction or above a place where workers are employed or where persons are likely to pass, noncombustible shields shall be interposed to protect the materials and persons against sparks and hot metal or slag.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1212.1; § 330.801.
Sec. 324.802. - Welding equipment.
Welding equipment, including regulators, torches and hoses, when not attached to cylinders ready for use, shall be stored in clean locations away from grease, oil and excessive heat.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1212.2; § 330.802.
Sec. 324.803. - Cylinders for oxygen and fuel gases.
(a)
Oxygen and fuel-gas cylinders, unless secured on a special truck, shall not be moved unless the cylinder caps, if provided for in the cylinder design, are in place. Cylinders shall not be stored without caps in place.
(b)
Suitable cradles shall be used for lifting or lowering oxygen or fuel gas cylinders. Ordinary rope slings or electromagnets shall not be used.
(c)
Cylinders shall be placed away from the welding position so that they will not be unduly heated by radiation from heated materials, by sparks or slag or by misdirection of the torch flame.
(d)
Cylinders shall be stored away from combustible materials and in locations where they are not liable to excessive rise in temperature, physical damage or tampering.
(e)
Closed spaces shall be ventilated properly while welding or cutting is being done therein.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1212.3; § 330.803.
Sec. 324.804. - Oxygen equipment.
Oxygen cylinders, valves, regulators, hose and other apparatus and fittings shall be kept free from oil or grease.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1212.4; § 330.804.
Sec. 324.805. - Acetylene.
Under no circumstances shall acetylene gas be brought in contact with unalloyed copper except in a blowpipe or torch.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1212.5; § 330.805.
Sec. 324.806. - Cutting steel.
Before steel beams or other structural shapes or elements of construction are severed by oxygen cutting or other means, they shall be secured by ropes or chains to prevent dropping or swinging.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1212.6; § 330.806.
Sec. 324.807. - Protective equipment.
Welders and cutters shall be protected from the rays of the arc or flame and from hot metal by gloves and other proper clothing and by helmets, hand shields or goggles equipped with suitable filter lenses.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1212.7; § 330.807.
Sec. 324.808. - Fire protection.
Approved fire extinguishing equipment shall be provided at the torch location during welding or cutting operation.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1212.8; § 330.808.
PART 9. - STORAGE OF MATERIAL
Sec. 324.901. - Within building.
Materials or equipment needed in a building operation, if stored within the building, shall be so placed that they will not load any part of the construction in excess of the design load or interfere with the safe prosecution of the work.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1213.1; § 330.901.
Sec. 324.902. - Outside building.
(a)
Materials and equipment shall not be stored in a street, alley, sidewalk or other public space except by special permission of the City.
(b)
In whatever manner building material may be stored or equipment set up in a street, a safe walkway not less than four feet wide, unobstructed for its full length and adequately lighted at all times, shall be maintained for the use of the public.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1213.2; § 330.902.
Sec. 324.903. - Covering material.
Materials stored within the building or within ten feet of the building which require covering shall be protected by noncombustible material.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1213.3; § 330.903.
PART 10. - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 324.1001. - Disposal of waste.
Waste material and rubbish shall not be stored or allowed to accumulate within the building or in the immediate vicinity but shall be removed from the premises as rapidly as practicable. No material shall be disposed of by burning on the premises or in the immediate vicinity without permission from the City. Dry material or rubbish shall be wetted down, if necessary, to lay dust or prevent being blown about.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1214; § 330.1001.
Sec. 324.1002. - Warning lights.
Pits, excavations, fences, barriers, builder's equipment, building materials or rubbish in or upon a street, alley, sidewalk or other public space shall have placed upon or by them illuminated lamps with red globes, flares or other approved lights so that there is one light at each end and at intermediate points necessary to afford proper warning after darkness.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1215; § 330.1002.
Sec. 324.1003. - Lighting.
All parts of buildings or structures under construction and all sheds, scaffolds and other equipment in connection therewith, where work is being performed or persons must necessarily pass, shall be adequately lighted to insure safety.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1216; § 330.1003.
Sec. 324.1004. - Temporary wiring.
Temporary transformers, wiring, equipment and other current protection shall be installed in accordance with accepted practice.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1217; § 330.1004.
Sec. 324.1005. - First aid.
On every building operation, an approved first aid cabinet shall be provided and maintained.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4; Ord. 2001-1160-E, § 10)
Note— Former § 900-1219.1; § 330.1006; 324.1006.
Sec. 324.1006. - Medical attention.
Arrangements shall be made for prompt medical attention in case of need.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4; Ord. 2001-1160-E, § 10)
Note— Former § 900-1219.2; § 330.1007; 324.1005.
PART 11. - DEMOLITION
Sec. 324.1101. - Procedure.
Except where there is adequate space and special permission has been received from the Building Official in the demolition of buildings other than buildings of wood frame construction, one story at a time shall be completely removed. No wall, chimney or other construction shall be allowed to fall in mass on an upper floor. Bulky material such as beams and columns shall be lowered and not allowed to fall.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1220.1; § 330.1101.
Sec. 324.1102. - Chutes.
(a)
Chutes for the removal of materials and debris shall be provided in all parts of demolition operations that are more than 20 feet above the point where the removal of material is effected.
(b)
The chutes shall be completely enclosed. Except for metal pipe chutes, they shall not extend in an unbroken line for more than 25 feet but shall be equipped at intervals of 25 feet or less with substantial stops to prevent descending material from attaining dangerous speeds.
(c)
The bottom of each chute shall be equipped with a gate or stop, with a suitable means for closing or regulating the flow of material.
(Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4)
Note— Former § 900-1220.2; § 330.1102.
Sec. 323.109. - Building construction adjacent to bridges and elevated highways. Chapter 325 - ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS