Summons 39558971Z — Sidewalk shed / temporary construction protection
Normalized lookup key: 039558971ZWhat DOB alleges
DOB alleges a defect or code-compliance problem involving sidewalk-shed/scaffold protection. The inspector's description specifically references scaffold/shoring and exposure 2.
Specific record details: scaffold/shoring, exposure 2.
Full violation description from the source extract
BC 3303.2.1 EXISTING SERVICES. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED: HIGHT VOLTAGE POWER LINE INADEQUATE/NO INSULATED OR UNPROTECTED AT EXPOSURE# 2 WITHIN 23 INCHES APPROX. AWAY FROM SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD, WIRES EXPOSED
- Issue date
- September 9, 2026
- Served date
- September 9, 2026
- Source violation type
- Unknown
- Severity
- CLASS - 1
- Hearing status in source extract
- PENDING
- 1P7
Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning at the inspection OBSERVED: HIGHT VOLTAGE POWER LINE INADEQUATE/NO INSULATED OR UNPROTECTED AT EXPOSURE# 2 WITHIN 23 INCHES APPROX. AWAY FROM SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD, WIRES EXPOSED.
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.
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