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.

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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 dif

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