Summons 39554845J — Sidewalk shed / temporary construction protection
Normalized lookup key: 039554845JWhat DOB alleges
DOB alleges a defect or code-compliance problem involving sidewalk-shed/scaffold protection. The inspector's description specifically references sidewalk shed and construction fence.
Specific record details: sidewalk shed, construction fence.
Full violation description from the source extract
OBSERVED A CONSTRUCTION FENCE FULLY BLOCKING OFF THE SIDEWALK IN LIEU OF PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION SINCE NO SIDEWALK SHED IS INSTALLED. EXPO#2 HAS AN EXTENSION OF MORE THAN 5' FROM THE PROPERTY LINE. BUT EXPO#4 OF
- Issue date
- June 1, 2026
- Served date
- June 1, 2026
- Source violation type
- Construction
- Severity
- CLASS - 2
- Hearing status in source extract
- PENDING
- 223 — BC 3307.6,27-1021 SIDEWALK SHED DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATIONS
Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning observed a construction fence fully blocking off the sidewalk in lieu of pedestrian protection since no sidewalk shed is installed. expo#2 has an extension of more than 5' from the property line. but expo#4 of.
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