RULE 11 - PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS

Question 1

temporary walkways

Answer 1

When the Building Official authorizes a
sidewalk to be closed, a temporary
walkway at least 1.20m wide shall be
provided
If the street has no sidewalk, width may be
reduced to 600mm.
If RROW is 5.00m wide or less, no
temporary walkways are allowed.
If the sidewalk will only be partially
occupied, a temporary walkway will not be
required provided that a width of at least
600mm with railings on the roadside is left
open
Provide railings (1.00m min. height) for
walkways located beside the road or an
excavation

Question 2

fences + canopies

Answer 2

Fences shall entirely enclose a construction
site
Minimum height: 2.40 meters above curb
When the horizontal distance between the
OFB and the inner edge or the sidewalk is
more than ½ the building height, only a
2.40m high fence is required.
When the horizontal distance between the
OFB and the inner edge or the sidewalk is
equal or less than ½ the building height, a
canopy will be also be required in addition
to the fence.
For canopies: clear unobstructed height of
2.40m above the walkway

Question 3

Protection of pedestrians

Answer 3

No person shall use or occupy a street or
sidewalk for the performance of work
except in accordance with this rule
No work shall be performed adjacent to a
public way unless pedestrians are protected
as specified in this rule

Question 4

Storage in public property

Answer 4

Shall not obstruct utility provisions (fire
hydrants, fire alarm box, manholes)
Shall not interfere with drainage
Shall not interfere with vehicular and
pedestrian traffic