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Fencing and Barricades |
| 8.2.1.1. |
Covered Way Exceptions
- Where the construction may constitute a hazard to the public, work shall not commence on the construction, alteration or repair of a building until a covered way has been provided as described in Article 8.2.1.2. to protect the public, except where
- the work is done within a solid enclosure,
- the building is at a distance of 2 m or more from a public way used by pedestrians, or
- site conditions warrant a distance greater than provided in Clause (b).
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| 8.2.1.2. |
Covered Way Construction
- A covered way shall
- have a clear height of not less than 2.5 m,
- have a clear width of not less than 1.5 m or the width of the public way, whichever is the lesser,
- be designed and constructed to support safely all loads that may be reasonably expected to be applied to it, but in no case less than 2.4 kPa on the roof,
- have a weathertight roof sloped towards the site or, if flat, be equipped with a splash board not less than 300 mm high on the street side,
- be totally enclosed on the site side with a structure having a reasonably smooth surface facing the public way,
- have a railing 1 070 mm high on the street side where the covered way is supported by posts on the street side, and
- be adequately lighted when the public way is lighted.
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| 8.2.1.3. |
Fencing, Boarding or Barricades
- When a construction or demolition activity may constitute a hazard to the public and is located 2 m or more from a public way, a strongly constructed fence, boarding or barricade not less than 1.8 m high shall be erected between the site and the public way or open sides of a construction site.
- Barricades shall have a reasonably smooth surface facing the public way and shall be without openings, except those required for access.
- Access openings through barricades shall be equipped with gates that shall be
- kept closed and locked when the site is unattended, and
- maintained in place until completion of the construction or demolition activity.
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| 8.2.1.4. |
Special Hazards
- Where any special hazard exists from which it is not possible to protect the public by other means, persons shall be employed to prevent the public from entering the danger zone at any time of the day or night.
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| 8.2.1.5. |
Work Shutdown
- When work on a construction site is suspended or ceases so that it will not be occupied during normal working hours, the hazardous part of the construction site shall be protected by
- covering all windows, doors and other openings located within 3 m of the ground which may give access to the building with a securely fastened barricade, or
- a fence or barricade constructed according to the requirements of Article 8.2.1.3.
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