Temporary structure design (Construction site protection fence design)
Temporary structure design (Construction site protection fence design)
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I have a situation in which my duty as a structural engineer is to tell my client if the code (IBC) has any design requirement for temporary structures like construction site protection fence design. Does IBC say anything about this? I looked at IBC, and could not find anything specific on how to design such temporary structures? In my case, the temporary fence at the construction site fell down, and hurt the worker. Now, it is legal issue.
I would appreciate your inputs.
I would appreciate your inputs.






RE: Temporary structure design (Construction site protection fence design)
Never, but never question engineer's judgement
RE: Temporary structure design (Construction site protection fence design)
I understand what you say. However, the problem is that the fence fell down, and somebody was hurt. Now it is in court. The matter of fact is the court believes on written evidence, not your personal judgement.
Again, the fence supplier must provide some evidence that the fence installation is per code. As a supplier you can not just supply something that is not safe to the public. Does it make sense? And my question is: is there any provision for this in IBC on how to design it?
RE: Temporary structure design (Construction site protection fence design)
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Temporary structure design (Construction site protection fence design)
Never, but never question engineer's judgement
RE: Temporary structure design (Construction site protection fence design)
105.2 Work exempt from approval. Approval shall not be required for the following:
Building:
2. Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high.
Don Phillips
http://worthingtonengineering.com
RE: Temporary structure design (Construction site protection fence design)