Sidewalk sheds

Abstract

The present invention provides a sidewalk shed system for use with a scaffold which includes a plurality of vertical posts and a horizontal platform, the temporary fencing system comprising at least two channels, at least one channel-post coupler for coupling a first channel to a lower part of the plurality of vertical posts forming a first lower channel, at least one channel-platform coupler for coupling a second channel to the horizontal platform forming a second lower channel, at least two quadrangular panels, wherein a lower edge of a first panel is to be inserted into the first lower channel, thereby forming a fence adjacent to the plurality of vertical posts, and a lower edge of a second panel is to be inserted into the second lower channel, thereby forming a parapet perpendicular to the horizontal platform.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to sidewalk sheds used as a temporary barrier around construction sites for protecting pedestrians on the sidewalk and preventing debris from falling onto the sidewalk.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]A typical sidewalk shed known in the art is a timber fence that surrounds a construction site, which is provided with a reinforced timber and steel roof surrounded by a timber parapet to prevent debris from construction processes falling onto the pedestrians on the sidewalk.[0005]Conventionally; a sidewalk shed is fixed to the scaffold structure erected around the construction site, either for the sole purpose of supporting such a sidewalk shed, or as part of the scaffold that provides access during the construction of a building.[0006]For safety reasons, fire-retardant timber is used for building sidewalk sheds. However, the timber used for building such sidewalk sheds, and thus the c...

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Benefits of technology

[0009]The present invention provides a system and a method for erecting temporary fencing or hoardings in the form of sidewalk sheds which surround a construction site. The

Problems solved by technology

However, the timber used for building such sidewalk sheds, and thus the classification stamped onto the timber, is often painted over and / or covered by bill posts, and documents certifying the timber as fire-retardant may be misplaced, making it difficult to ensure such a safety procedure has been put in place.

Moreover, during construction work, timber panels and planks are likely to deteriorate with the weather or get damaged through the activity at the site, making them unsuitable for reuse.

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