Summons 39203946Y — Sidewalk shed / temporary construction protection
Normalized lookup key: 039203946YWhat DOB alleges
DOB alleges a defect or code-compliance problem involving sidewalk-shed/scaffold protection. The inspector's description specifically references scaffold/shoring.
Specific record details: scaffold/shoring. The description also references Stop Work Order ISSUED.
Full violation description from the source extract
ATOI, OBSERVED WORKERS INSTALLING SCAFFOLD AT EXPO. 2 FOR FACADE REPAIR AND PAINTING TO ADDRESS WATER LEAKS. NO 72 HOUR NOTIFICATION PREIOR TO SCAFFOLD INSTALLATION ON FILE. PSWO ISSUED., COMPLY WITH CODE
- Issue date
- September 14, 2026
- Served date
- September 14, 2026
- Source violation type
- Cranes and Derricks
- Severity
- CLASS - 2
- Hearing status in source extract
- PENDING
- 261 — BC 3314.1.1 & 27-1050.1 FAILED TO NOTIFY DEPARTMENT/OBTAIN PERMIT PRIOR TO USE/INST. OFF C-HOO
Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning atoi, observed workers installing scaffold at expo. 2 for facade repair and painting to address water leaks. no 72 hour notification preior to scaffold installation on file. pswo issued.
What this violation means
The allegation concerns a sidewalk shed, scaffold, overhead protection or related temporary construction protection that DOB says did not meet required safety or maintenance conditions.
What may be required to correct the condition
The cited shed/scaffold condition should be inspected against the approved temporary-construction documents and Chapter 33 requirements. Correction may involve immediate repair, lighting, edge protection, anchorage, dimensions, housekeeping or permit/document updates depending on the allegation.
What the OATH hearing may involve
At OATH, dated site photographs, the approved shed/scaffold drawings or permit, inspection logs, contractor records and proof of prompt correction can help establish what condition existed and how it was addressed.
Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating
Match the inspector's cited location and component to the approved temporary-construction setup, determine whether the condition was transient or ongoing, and verify permit/status information for the protection system. Cross-reference the other order/summons number cited in the inspector narrative rather than reviewing this record in isolation.
Documents and evidence that may be useful
- sidewalk-shed/scaffold permit and approved drawings
- site photographs from the inspection period
- daily/site-safety inspection logs
- contractor repair records
- DOB inspection/reinspection records