Summons 39558677H — Construction-site safety
Normalized lookup key: 039558677HWhat DOB alleges
DOB alleges a construction-site safety or safeguarding deficiency. The inspector's description specifically references roof and second floor.
Specific record details: roof, second floor.
Full violation description from the source extract
OBSERVATION: NO HANDRAILS FOR STAIRCASES FROM 2ND FLOOR TO ROOF. HAZARDOUS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FATAL FALLS/INJURIES. VIO FOR NO HANDRAILS. PURSAUNT TO CHAPTER 33 3303.7.7.1PROVIDED HANDRAILS
- Issue date
- September 2, 2026
- Served date
- September 2, 2026
- Source violation type
- Unknown
- Severity
- CLASS - 2
- Hearing status in source extract
- PENDING
- 2P7
Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning observation: no handrails for staircases from 2nd floor to roof. hazardous condition can cause fatal falls/injuries. vio for no handrails. pursaunt to chapter 33 3303.7.7.1provided handrails.
What this violation means
This summons concerns construction-site safety, safeguarding or required temporary protections/documents. These cases are highly fact-specific because the cited condition usually relates to a particular phase of construction and location.
What may be required to correct the condition
The cited safety condition should be corrected immediately and checked against the approved site-safety/temporary-construction documents. Depending on the allegation, the responsible contractor, construction superintendent, site safety manager/coordinator, or design professional may need to document the correction.
What the OATH hearing may involve
Dated site photographs, approved safety drawings, logs, daily reports, permit status and records identifying the construction phase can be important at the hearing.
Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating
Identify the exact construction operation, exposure/location, responsible permit/site-safety roles, and what approved protection was required at the time. Compare the inspector's description with contemporaneous site records.
Documents and evidence that may be useful
- site-safety plans and temporary-construction drawings
- daily logs and inspection reports
- dated photographs/video
- permit and superintendent/site-safety records
- proof of correction/reinspection