Appendix B - Façade Projects

Façade projects have a different inspection criterion related to the duties of the site
safety inspector. The primary or alternate site safety manager must perform the site
safety inspection per Table 10 whenever he or she is present onsite. At all times,
paragraph (1) of subdivision (e) of this section requires the presence of a qualified
person to do the inspection of Table 10 if the primary or alternative site safety manager
is not present.

The requirement for façade work is found in 3301-02 (d):

(d) Site safety manager requirements for a façade project.
(1) Site safety manager presence at a façade project which does not constitute
façade recladding. For a project that is limited in scope to façade work, and which does
not constitute façade recladding:
(i) The primary site safety manager must, at a minimum, visit the site after
required sidewalk sheds, fences, pedestrian protection, and roof and adjoining property
protection have been installed, but prior to the commencement of the project.
(ii) The primary or alternate site safety manager must be present while the
following work is performed:
(A) Supported scaffold installation or removal, but not including the relocation
of existing deck planking or guardrails to a different level of the scaffold provided any
such relocation is designated on the scaffold design documents;
(B) Mast climber installation or removal; or
(C) Other work as directed by the commissioner.
(iii) The primary or alternate site safety manager must visit the site within 24-
hours of the issuance of a hazardous violation by the department.
(iv) The primary or alternate site safety manager must be present when the
following rigging work is performed, and such rigging work is not performed by or under
the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed rigger:
(A) Suspended scaffold installation or removal;
(B) Suspended scaffold use; or
(C) Hoisting machine installation/assembly/erection, climbing/jumping,
removal/disassembly, or a relocation requiring modifications to tie-backs,
counterweights, or connections to the base building/structure.
(2) Façade recladding. For a project that is limited in scope to façade work, and
which constitutes façade recladding, the primary or alternate site safety manager is
required to be present at the site during all times active work is occurring, through all
phases of work, beginning with the commencement of the façade work and continuing
until the building is enclosed and the sidewalk shed is removed, except that, the primary
or alternate site safety manager is not required to be present at the site during the
following activities, provided no other work is in progress:
(i) Surveying that does not involve the disturbance of material, structure, or earth;
(ii) Use of a hoist to transport personnel only;
 (iii) Use of a material hoist that is fully enclosed within the perimeter of the
building;
(iv) Finish troweling of concrete floors;
(v) When personnel are provided for temporary heat, light, or water; or
(vi) Truck deliveries to the site where the sidewalk is closed and the entrance
gate is within that closed sidewalk area.
(3) Multiple façade jobs. A site safety manager may serve as the primary or
alternate site safety manager at multiple projects whose scope is limited to façade work,
and which does not constitute façade recladding, provided such site safety manager is
not contemporaneously the primary or alternate site safety manager for any
construction, alteration, or demolition project, or any façade recladding project, and
further provided that the site safety manager is able to fulfill all duties imposed upon the
site safety manager by law and these rules.
(4) Site safety log. In addition to the requirements of subdivisions (f) and (g) of this
section, the primary or alternate site safety manager working pursuant to this
subdivision must:
(i) Record their presence at the jobsite by signing the site safety log and noting
their time of arrival and departure from the site, immediately after arriving at the site and
immediately prior to leaving the site, respectively; and
(ii) Record the results of inspections required by subdivision (c) of this section
prior to leaving the site for the day.

Table 10
Façade project inspections
Minimum Schedule of
Requirement
Inspections
Prior to the commencement
Verify that the approved site safety plan is on
(1) of the project; and daily
site.
thereafter
Verify that required sidewalk sheds, fences,
pedestrian protection, roof and adjoining property Prior to the commencement
(2) protection, safety netting, guardrails, perimeter of the project; and daily
protection, and controlled access zones are in thereafter
accordance with the approved site safety plan.
Verify that all scaffolds, cranes, derricks, hoisting
machines, mast climbers, sidewalk sheds, and Prior to the commencement
fences possess a valid permit/certificate, and that of the project; as each
such information is recorded in the permit log. piece of equipment is
(3)
(Note: certain types of scaffolds and brought to the site; and at
cranes/derricks are exempt from permit/certificate the renewal or expiration of
requirements; see sections 3314.2 and 3319.3 of the permit/certificate
the building code for details.)
 Verify that, where required, Department of
(4) Transportation permits for street or sidewalk Once per permit
closings are available at the site.
Verify that notice has been provided to the
(5) department prior to the installation or removal of Prior to each instance
a suspended scaffold or a mast climber.
Verify that plans for all scaffolds, cranes,
derricks, hoisting machines, mast climbers, Prior to the commencement
sidewalk sheds, and fences are available at the of the project; as each
(6) site. (Note: certain types of scaffolds and piece of equipment is
cranes/derricks are exempt from design brought to the site; and
requirements; see sections 3314.3 and 3319.3 of monthly thereafter
the building code for details.)
Verify that installation inspections have been
completed for all scaffolds, tower/climber cranes,
derricks, hoisting machines, mast climbers, and
sidewalk sheds, and that a record of such
inspection is available at the site. (Note, Following the installation of
(7)
installation inspections may also be required each piece of equipment
when equipment is moved to a new location at
the site, or when components are relocated - for
example, when decking and guardrails on a
supported scaffold are moved to a different level.)
Verify that daily/pre-shift inspections have been
completed for all scaffolds, cranes, derricks,
hoisting machines, mast climbers, and sidewalk
(8) sheds and that a record of such inspection is Daily
available at the site. (Note: certain types of
cranes do not require an inspection; see section
3319.3 of the building code for details.)
Verify that inspections have been completed
following an adjustment or repair to a scaffold, Following each adjustment
(9)
crane, derrick, hoisting machine, mast climber, or or repair
sidewalk shed.
Verify that the general contractor or sub-
contractors, as appropriate, are verifying that
workers have completed a course that is at least
ten hours in length and approved by the United
(10) Daily
States Department of Labor Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) in construction
industry safety and health, or an equivalent
training, and that documentation of such
 verification is maintained at the site by the
general contractor or sub-contractors.
Verify that the general contractor or sub-
contractors, as appropriate, are providing a site-
specific safety orientation to all workers
(11) Weekly
employed at the site, and that documentation of
such orientation is maintained at the site by the
general contractor or sub-contractors.
Verify that contractors engaged in scaffold, mast
climber, rigging, hoisting, or sign hanging work
are checking that individuals engaged in such
(12) work possess training, certification, or licensing Daily
for such work, as appropriate, and that
documentation of such check is maintained at the
site by the contractor.
Verify that flag persons are present to stop
(13) pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic during the Throughout the day
following intermittent operations:
(i) During all lifting and hoisting operations;
(ii) When trucks enter and exit the site;
(iii) When materials are being lifted over the
sidewalk shed;
(iv) When dangerous operations, e.g., blasting,
occur; and
(v) When the sidewalk and/or street is
temporarily closed.
Verify workers are provided with and are utilizing
(14) required personal protection equipment (PPE), Throughout the day
including but not limited to harness and life line.
Prior to the start of any
Verify that a means of communication exists
such hoisting operation;
between the responsible parties when the
(15) and throughout the day as
operator of hoisting machinery has no vision of
such hoisting operation is
the lift or loading areas.
ongoing
Prior to the commencement
Verify that all signs required by section 3301.9 of of the project; and upon the
(16) the building code are installed and contain the posting of any sign added
required information. after the commencement of
the project
 Verify that scaffolds, sidewalk sheds, fences, and Prior to the commencement
(17) other pedestrian protection are free of signs or of the project; and daily
advertisements not directly related to the project. thereafter
Prior to the commencement
Verify that the standpipe system has passed its
of the project; and, if
most recent hydrostatic pressure test and flow
(18) applicable, when a new
test, and that the sprinkler system has passed its
hydrostatic pressure test
most recent hydrostatic pressure test.
and/or flow test is required.
Verify that where active work is occurring, where
project material/debris/equipment is being stored,
(19) Daily
and where sidewalk sheds, fences, or other
pedestrian protection is located:
(i) Standpipe valves/hose connections/fire
department connections are in place; and
(ii) Standpipe valves/hose connections/fire
department connections are free from
obstruction.
In areas where a sidewalk shed or fence has
been installed, verify that the required red light Prior to the commencement
(20) marking the fire department connection is of the project; and daily
functional and the required sign identifying the thereafter
fire department standpipe connection is visible.
If "hot works" (welding, grinding operations
Prior to start of any "hot
producing sparks, torch operations, etc.)
works" operations; and
operations are performed, verify that fire
(21) throughout the day as "hot
extinguishers and dedicated personnel with valid
works" operations are
FDNY fire watch certificate of fitness are on site
performed.
at the location of "hot works" operations.
Prior to the start of any
Verify compliance with the provisions of section welding operation from a
3314.11.5 of the building code when welding suspended scaffold; and
(22)
operations are conducted from a suspended throughout the day as
scaffold. welding operations occur
from a suspended scaffold
Verify that all flammable/combustible liquids and
gases are located in a well-ventilated area, away
(23) from combustible materials, and away from open Throughout the day
flame or sources of ignition in accordance with
the requirements of the fire department.
Verify that, where active work is occurring, where
(24) Throughout the day
project material/debris/equipment is being stored,
 or where sidewalk sheds, fences, or other
pedestrian protection are located:
(i) Building egress is not obstructed;
(ii) Areas used by the public are maintained free
from ice, snow, grease, debris, equipment,
materials, projections, tools, hoses, wires, ropes,
or other items, substances, or conditions that
may constitute a slipping, tripping, or other
hazard; and
(iii) Guards, shields or barricades surround all
exposed, electrically charged, moving or
otherwise dangerous parts of machines and
equipment so as to prevent contact with the
public.
Prior to the commencement
(25) Verify that: of the project; and daily
thereafter
(i) Sidewalk shed lights are functioning;
(ii) No brace or rail is hanging unattached at one
or more ends of the sidewalk shed;
(iii) No portions of the sidewalk shed support
structure are disconnected;
(iv) No section of the sidewalk shed parapet is
missing; and
(v) All legs of the sidewalk shed remain on their
support and are supported to the ground.
Prior to the commencement
of the project; and upon the
Verify that contractor sheds and offices are in
installation of any contractor
(26) accordance with section 3303.16 of the building
shed added after the
code.
commencement of the
project
As new chutes are installed
Verify that chutes used for the removal of debris
at the site; as existing
(27) are installed and maintained in accordance with
chutes are relocated at the
section 3303.5.5 of the building code.
site; and weekly thereafter
Verify required safety netting is installed and in
(28) Daily
good repair.
 Verify required guardrails and toeboards on
(29) Daily
exterior scaffolds are installed and in good repair.
Verify that sufficient containers for the storage of
(30) waste/debris generated by the project are Daily
provided, and that such containers are:
(i) Covered at the end of the shift;
(ii) Covered anytime when full to near the rim;
and
(iii) Wheels are secured at the end of the shift.
Verify that, at the end of the shift, all tools and
loose materials have been secured, and that all
waste/debris generated by the project, including
(31) but not limited to garbage/debris located on Daily, at the end of the shift
scaffolds, mast climbers, sidewalk sheds, roofs,
and setbacks, has been placed into containers or
removed from the site.
Verify that combustible waste/debris generated
(32) by the project is not allowed to accumulate and is Throughout the day
removed from the site.
Verify that tools and equipment not in use are
(33) Throughout the day
kept away from edges or openings.
Verify that materials placed/stored on a sidewalk
shed are placed/stored only in areas designated
on the sidewalk shed plans, and such materials
(34) Daily
are secured against dislodgement, and there is
no evidence of deflection or failure of the
sidewalk shed in the vicinity of the storage.
Verify that, at the end of the shift, suspended
scaffolds have been lowered to the street,
(35) sidewalk shed deck, or building setback, or have Daily, at the end of the shift
been otherwise secured to the roof or the building
in accordance with the scaffold plans.

The qualified person on the jobsite during a façade project has specific regulations for
the protection of the workers and general public. 3301.02 (e) as follows:

(e) Qualified person for façade project.

(1) Qualified person to be present. For a project that is limited in scope to façade
work, and which does not constitute façade recladding, a qualified person, who meets
the requirements of paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subdivision, must be present at the
site during all times active work is occurring, continuing through all phases of work,
beginning with the installation of the sidewalk shed and continuing until the building is
enclosed and the sidewalk shed is removed, except that such qualified person is not
required to be present at the site during the following activities, provided no other work
is in progress:
(i) Surveying that does not involve the disturbance of material, structure, or earth;
(ii) Use of a hoist to transport personnel only;
(iii) Use of a material hoist that is fully enclosed within the perimeter of the
building;
(iv) Finish troweling of concrete floors;
(v) When personnel are provided for temporary heat, light, or water; or
(vi) Truck deliveries to the site where the sidewalk is closed and the entrance
gate is within that closed sidewalk area.
(2) Written designation of the qualified person. The designation of one or more
individuals to serve as a qualified person pursuant to this subdivision must be
evidenced by a written letter, signed and dated by the permit holder. Such letter must, at
a minimum, contain the name and contact information for each designated individual.
Such letter must be kept on site and be available for inspection by the commissioner
upon request.
(3) Qualifications of qualified person. A qualified person designated in accordance
with this subdivision must possess all of the following qualifications:
(i) Completed the orientation and training required by Section 3310.10 of the
Building Code;
(ii) Beginning July 1, 2016, completed a department approved site safety
manager training course that is least 40 hours in length, and every three years
thereafter, complete a department approved site safety manager refresher course that
is at least 7 hours in length;
(iii) Beginning July 1, 2016, completed the training required by Section
3314.4.5.1 of the building code for supported scaffold installers;
(iv) Beginning July 1, 2016, completed the training required by Section
3314.4.5.3 of the building code for suspended scaffold supervisors;
(v) Beginning July 1, 2016, completed a course that is at least 30 hours in length
and approved by the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) in construction industry safety and health; and
(vi) If the qualified person is not a licensed rigger or a rigging foreman, be
approved by the primary site safety manager.
(4) Proof of qualifications. Evidence, acceptable to the commissioner, of
completion of the licensure, training, or other qualifications required by paragraph (3) of
this subdivision must be made readily available to the commissioner upon request.
(5) Site safety log. In addition to the requirements of subdivisions (f) and (g) of this
section, the qualified person working pursuant to this subdivision must:
(i) Record his or her presence at the jobsite by signing the site safety log and
noting the time of arrival and departure from the site, immediately after arriving at the
site and immediately prior to leaving the site, respectively;
(ii) Record the results of inspections required by subdivision (c) of this section
prior to leaving the site for the day; and
 (iii) Record any conditions reported to the site safety manager in accordance with
paragraph (8) of this subdivision.
(6) Reporting to the department. The qualified person working pursuant to this
subdivision must immediately report to the department any:
(i) Accidents or incidents that require notification to the department in accordance
with Section 3301.8 of the building code; and
(ii) Any items listed in Section 3310.8.2.1 of the building code.
(7) Providing a copy of the log to the site safety manager. The qualified person
working pursuant to this subdivision must, at the end of the day, provide a copy of the
day's completed site safety log to the primary site safety manager, or to the alternate
site safety manager where so directed by the primary site safety manager.
(8) Reporting to the site safety manager. The qualified person must immediately
report the following items to the primary or alternate site safety manager:
(i) Any accidents or incidents that require notification to the department in
accordance with Section 3301.8 of the building code;
(ii) Any items that fail the inspections required by subdivision (c) of this section;
(iii) Any items listed in Section 3310.8.2.1 of the building code; and
(iv) Any violations issued by the department relating to the work performed.

(Developer note: Add NYC notice “01-21-21_ALERT_SafeFacadeWork-IN” here)