Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 510 - Building Code Commission › Chapter 00 - N/A › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 20 - RISRC-1 State Rehabilitation Building and Fire Code for Existing Structures › Section 510-RICR-00-00-20.12 - Chapter 12: Construction Safeguards

Current through June 14, 2024
20.12.1
1201.0
General
1201.1 Scope: The provisions of the chapter
							shall govern safety during construction which is under the jurisdiction of this
							Code and the protection of adjacent public and private properties. B
1201.2 Storage and placement: Construction
							equipment and materials shall be stored and placed so as not to endanger the
							public, the workers or adjoining property for the duration of the construction
							project. B
1201.3 Alterations,
							repairs and additions: Required exits, existing structural elements, fire
							protection devices and sanitary safeguards shall be maintained at all times
							during alterations, repairs or additions to any building or structure. B
Exceptions:
1.
							When such required elements or devices are being altered or repaired, adequate
							substitute provisions shall be made.
2. When the existing building is not
							occupied.
1201.4 Manner
							of removal: Waste materials shall be removed in a manner which prevents injury
							or damage to persons, adjoining properties and public rights-of-way.
							B
1201.5 Facilities required:
							Sanitary facilities shall be provided during construction or demolition
							activities in accordance with the International Plumbing Code. B
1201.6 Protection of pedestrians: Pedestrians
							shall be protected during construction and demolition activities as required by
							1201.6.1 through 1201.6.7 and Table 1201.6. Signs shall be provided to direct
							pedestrian traffic. B
Table 1201.6
PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS
HEIGHT OF CONSTRUCTION
DISTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION TO LOT LINE
TYPE OF PROTECTION REQUIRED
8 feet or less
Less than 5 feet
Construction railings
5 feet or more
None
Less than 5 feet
Barrier and covered walkway
5 feet or more, but not more than one-fourth the
												height of construction
Barrier and covered walkway
More than 8 feet
5 feet or more, but between one-fourth and one-half
												the height of construction
Barrier
5 feet or more, but exceeding one-half the height
												of construction
None
1201.6.1
							Walkways: A walkway shall be provided for pedestrian travel in front of every
							construction and demolition site unless the appropriate authority authorizes
							the sidewalk to be fenced or closed. Walkways shall be of sufficient width to
							accommodate the pedestrian traffic, but in no case shall they be less than 4
							feet (1219 mm) in width. Walkways shall be provided with a durable walking
							surface. Walkways shall be accessible in accordance with Chapter 11 of the
							Building Code and shall be designed to support all imposed loads and in no case
							shall the design live load be less than 150 psf
							(7.2kN/m2). B
1201.6.2 Directional barricades: Pedestrian
							traffic shall be protected by a directional barricade where the walkway extends
							into the street. The directional barricade shall be of sufficient size and
							construction to direct vehicular traffic away from the pedestrian path.
							B
1201.6.3 Construction railings:
							Construction railings shall be at least 42 inches (1067 mm) in height and shall
							be sufficient to direct pedestrians around construction areas. B
1201.6.4 Barriers: Barriers shall be a
							minimum of 8 feet (2438 mm) in height and shall be placed on the side of the
							walkway nearest the construction. Barriers shall extend the entire length of
							the construction site. Openings in such barriers shall be protected by doors
							which are normally kept closed. B
1201.6.4.1
							Barrier design: Barriers shall be designed to resist loads required in Chapter
							10 of the Building Code unless constructed as follows: B
1. Barriers shall be provided with 2 x 4 top
							and bottom plates.
2. The barrier
							material shall be a minimum of 3/4 inch (19.1mm) boards or 1/4 inch
							(6.4 mm) wood structural use panels.
3. Wood structural use panels shall be bonded
							with an adhesive identical to that for exterior wood structural use
							panels.
4. Wood structural use
							panels 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) or 1/16 inch (23.8 mm) in thickness shall have
							studs spaced not more than 2 feet (610 mm) on center.
5. Wood structural use panels 1/3-inch (9.5
							mm) or 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) in thickness shall have studs spaces not more
							than 4 feet (1219 mm) on center, provided a 2 inch by 4 inch (51 mm by 102 mm)
							stiffener is placed horizontally at the mid-height where the stud spacing
							exceeds 2 feet (610 mm) on center.
6. Wood structural use panels 5/8 inch (15.9
							mm) or thicker shall not span over 8 feet (2438 mm).
1201.6.5 Covered walkways: Covered
							walkways shall have a minimum clear height of 8 feet (2438 mm) as measured from
							the floor surface to the canopy overhead. Adequate lighting shall be provided
							at all times. Covered walkways shall be designed to support all imposed loads.
							Openings in the overhead structure are prohibited. In no case shall the design
							live load be less than 150 psf (7.2 kN/m2) for the
							entire structure. B
Exception: Roofs and supporting structures of covered
								walkways for new, light-frame construction not exceeding two stories in height
								are permitted to be designed for a live load of 75 psf
								(3.6kN/m2) or the loads imposed on them, whichever
								is greater. In lieu of such design, the roof and supporting structure of a
								covered walkway is permitted to be constructed as follows:
1. Footings shall be continuous 2 x 6
							members.
2. Posts not less than 4 x
							6 shall be provided on both sides of the roof and spaced not more than 12 feet
							(3658 mm) on center.
3. Stringers
							not less than 4 x 12 shall be placed on edge upon the posts.
4. Joists resting on the stringers shall be
							at least 2 x 8 and shall be spaced not more than 2 feet (610) mm on
							center.
5. The deck shall be planks
							at least 2 inches (51 mm) thick or wood structural panels with an exterior
							exposure durability classification at least 23/32 inch (18.3 mm) thick nailed
							to the joists.
6. Each post shall
							be knee-braced to joists and stringers by 2 x 4 minimum members 4 feet (1219
							mm) long.
7. A 2 x 4 minimum curb
							shall be set on edge along the outside edge of the deck.
1201.6.6 Repair, maintenance and removal:
							Pedestrian protection required by 1201.6 shall be maintained in place and kept
							in good order for the entire length of time pedestrians may be endangered. The
							owner or the owner's agent, upon the completion of the construction activity,
							shall immediately remove walkways, debris and other obstructions and leave such
							public property in as good a condition as it was before such work was
							commenced. B
1201.6.7 Adjacent to
							excavations: Every excavation on a site located 5 feet (1524 mm) or less from
							the street lot line shall be enclosed with a barrier not less than 6 feet (1829
							mm) high. Where located more than 5 feet (1524 mm) from the street lot line, a
							barrier shall be erected when required by the code official. Barriers shall be
							of adequate strength to resist wind pressure as specified in Chapter 10 of the
							Building Code. B