§ 28-55. Construction fences.

A. 

Construction fences shall be erected and maintained at construction sites when:

(1) 

It is required by a building permit;

(2) 

There is an open pit or excavation, open drywell, an unoccupied building or structure, scaffolding, construction equipment or any other condition which is dangerous to life or limb of a person; or

(3) 

Where the Building Official finds that, due to the special circumstances of a particular case, installing a construction fence at a construction site would be in the best interests of the public safety, health and welfare.

B. 

The location of all construction fences upon a construction site shall be approved by the Building Official and shall be subject to the following requirements:

(1) 

Consist of chain link;

(2) 

Measure six feet in height;

(3) 

Be erected prior to the commencement of construction or demolition and be maintained until the completion of such activity or until the construction fence is approved to be removed by the Building Official;

(4) 

Be placed upon the construction site and not upon existing or proposed sidewalks on the construction site, or upon the right-of-way;

(5) 

Be maintained in good condition during the period of construction or demolition;

(6) 

In no case shall barbed wire, razor wire, spikes, chipped glass, electricity or similar materials or devices be used in conjunction with or as part of any construction fence; and

(7) 

All vehicles and pedestrian openings shall have gates secured after hours of operation to prohibit unpermitted entry.