Code of Massachusetts Regulations
780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Chapter 33 - Safeguards during Construction
Section 3306 - PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS
Subsection 3306.1 - Protection required
Universal Citation: 780 CMR MA Code of Regs 3306.1
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
Pedestrians shall be protected during construction, remodeling and demolition activities as required by this chapter and Table 3306.1. Signs shall be provided to direct pedestrian traffic.
TABLE 3306.1 PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS
| HEIGHT OF CONSTRUCTION | DISTANCE FROM CONSTRUCTION TO LOT LINE | TYPE OF PROTECTION REQUIRED |
| 8 feet or less | Less than 5 feet | Construction railings |
| 5 feet or more | None | |
| More than 8 feet | 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 | |
| 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 |
| For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm. |
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