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(CHAPTER 33 SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION) (SECTION 3390 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCES) 3390.1 Construction fence scope. This policy pertains to all new construction and or construction deemed by the building official to require proper separation from the public. This minimum barricade policy is to be used for all occupancies in conjunction to the minimum requirements set forth in Chapter 33. 3390.2 Construction fence requirements. All new construction and potentially hazardous construction (demolitions, long-term excavations, etc.) deemed by the code official shall comply with the following barricade requirements. 1. A chain link fence, a minimum of five (5) feet in height, shall be erected and must surround the project site, all tools and equipment, jobsite toilets, job trailers, materials, etc. Posts for the fence shall be metal "T" posts with a minimum height of seven (7) feet, driven at least one (1) foot below grade, and located a minimum of every eight (8) feet along the fence or as required by the building official. 2. A construction entrance shall be designated. The entrance will consist of two posts (of wood or metal) concreted or driven below grade a minimum of a third the height of the post. This entrance will have a gate provided between the posts and shall serve as the entrance for all usual construction traffic. All chain link fencing is to be strung tightly to these posts. 3. The building official may require a lock box to be attached to the post on the opening side of the gate to hold a key to the lock on the gate. The building official shall be provided the code to this lockbox. And the key shall be accessible by the building official at all times. 3390.3 Temporary excavation barricades. All temporary excavations shall comply with the following requirements. 1. An orange mesh barricade, a minimum of three (3) feet in height, shall be provided around all temporary excavations. "T" posts on eight (8) foot centers (maximum) will provide support for the fence and the fence shall be properly anchored to the posts. 2. If the excavation is within ten (10) feet of a public way, the excavation shall be covered by a minimum of 3/4 plywood, 1/4 steel, or a similar cover for all area of the excavation that are within ten (10) feet of the public way. 3. If the excavation is on public right-of-way or within three (3) feet of the public right-of-way, a permit and inspections are required by the Public Works Department consistent with standards set forth in the Public Works Department Right-of-Way Management Rules and Regulations. All Federally-funded Projects must also be in compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (latest version). 3390.4 Construction fencing placement. All barricades and construction fencing shall be in place at all times when a project worker, owner, or other agent is not present. 3390.5 Temporary construction fences. No construction fence may be erected until the building official approves a site plan depicting the materials, location and access gates. 12