The NYC DOB has clarified the use of guards and personal fall arrest systems to facilitate solar panel maintenance.
Section 1015.6 of the New York City Building Code (BC) and section 304.11 of the New York City Mechanical Code (MC) require guard railings (‘guards’) to be provided where components of a mechanical system, mechanical equipment and mechanical devices requiring service are located within 10 feet of a roof edge or open side of a walking surface, and where such edge or open side is located more than 30 inches
(762 mm) above the floor, roof or grade below.
Related Code Sections & Resources:
BC 1015.2, BC 1015.6, BC 1604.8, BC Chapter 17, MC 304.11, OSHA 1910
Section 1015.6 of the New York City Building Code (BC) and section 304.11 of the New York City Mechanical Code (MC) require guard railings (‘guards’) to be provided where components of a mechanical system, mechanical equipment and mechanical devices requiring service are located within 10 feet of a roof edge or open side of a walking surface, and where such edge or open side is located more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor, roof or grade below.
This Bulletin clarifies when personal fall arrest systems can be used in lieu of guards for the sole purpose of solar panel maintenance. The intent of this Bulletin is not to waive the installation of guards required for other types of equipment or if required by other sections of the NYC Construction Codes or NYC Fire Code.
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