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SIDEWALK BRIDGE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-05-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fences and Enclosures
DEF

A scaffold built over the adjacent sidewalk of a construction site to protect pedestrians and motor vehicles from falling material or debris.

CONT

If desirable for safety reasons to protect passersby, the contractor erects a fence around the site and an overhead protective cover, called a bridge.

OBS

See also "covered way".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Enceintes et clôtures
CONT

Dans le cas de chantiers riverains de la voie publique toutes précautions doivent être prises pour éviter la chute de matériaux ou de gravois sur la voie publique. Des auvents de garantie peuvent être, à cette fin, mis en place.

OBS

Voir aussi "passage couvert".

Spanish

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