Code of Massachusetts Regulations
780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Chapter 33 - Safeguards during Construction
Section 3306 - PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS
Subsection 3306.9 - Adjacent to excavations
Universal Citation: 780 CMR MA Code of Regs 3306.9
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
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 building official. Barriers shall be of adequate strength to resist wind pressure as specified in Chapter 16.
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