An unsecured construction site creates an avoidable problem. People can enter hazardous areas, materials can be exposed, and poorly planned fencing can make deliveries and daily operations harder.
Bronx Sidewalk Shed and Scaffolding installs temporary perimeter fencing with secure gates and access points designed around your construction schedule, site exposure, and security requirements.
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An open construction site creates problems before the work itself becomes an issue. Pedestrians can enter areas with excavation or active work, materials can be exposed to theft or damage, and poorly positioned barriers can interfere with sidewalks, entrances, or neighbouring properties.
We provide temporary perimeter systems for construction, demolition, renovation, and vacant sites across the Bronx. Each installation is planned around the site's access points, public exposure, project duration, and security needs, with gates positioned for crews and deliveries without creating unnecessary access points for the public.
Got a DOB Fence Citation? Talk to our Bronx Compliance Specialist Now →Chain-link is a practical option when the project qualifies for its use and visibility into the work area matters. It provides a defined perimeter while allowing crews and supervisors to maintain sightlines around the site. We install chain-link systems with appropriate posts, gates, supports, and secure access points for projects where this type of enclosure is permitted.
Plywood provides a solid perimeter when the site needs stronger visual separation from the street. It is particularly useful around excavation, demolition, ground-up construction, and projects where keeping construction activity screened from pedestrians and neighbouring properties is important. Solid panels also provide a practical surface for project information and safety signage.
Under NYC Construction Code Section 3307.7, solid perimeters are mandatory for most ground-up construction and demolition projects. Furthermore, current DOB regulations mandate that all plywood fences on construction sites must be painted a uniform hunter green and equipped with specific, code-compliant viewing panels covered with clear plexiglass to maintain public transparency while preventing unauthorized entry. We ensure every foot of your perimeter meets these exact cosmetic and structural mandates.
A job beside a school in Fordham has different pedestrian concerns from a redevelopment site along a busy Parkchester retail corridor. The perimeter has to account for people walking past, neighbouring entrances, delivery vehicles, visibility, and the space available inside the property line.
We plan each installation around those conditions rather than treating every site as the same. Gate locations, panel runs, corners, and access points are considered before installation so the enclosure protects the work area without unnecessarily disrupting the surrounding property.
A ground-up residential high-rise development required a fully closed perimeter along an active, windy waterfront lot with high public visibility.
We installed 450 linear feet of code-compliant, 8-foot hunter green plywood fencing. The system featured wind-resistant structural bracing, automated vehicle gates for concrete trucks, and plexiglass viewing windows to fully satisfy NYC DOB Chapter 33 safety guidelines.
Fast installation for changing project schedules: We handle short renovation jobs as well as longer construction timelines, with installation planned around the site's current condition and required access.
Chain-link and plywood options: The right material depends on the project, site conditions, and applicable NYC requirements. We help you select an enclosure that fits the work rather than automatically supplying the same system for every job.
Designed around pedestrian movement: A perimeter should keep people out of hazardous areas without creating a new obstruction. We consider sidewalks, entrances, curb access, neighbouring properties, and vehicle movement during layout.
Flexible access as the project changes: Construction sites rarely stay static. Gates may need to move as excavation, deliveries, staging, or building work progresses. We can modify the installation when site logistics change.
Part of a complete site-protection setup: Need separation between vehicles and pedestrians as well? Our Plastic Jersey Barriers can be combined with perimeter protection where the project calls for both.
You can also explore our construction guides → for practical information about common site-protection situations.
Plywood (minimum 8 feet high, painted hunter green) is the standard legal baseline required by the DOB for new construction, major renovations, and full demolitions to completely isolate hazards from the public. Chain-link is generally reserved for open lots, stalled sites, or low-density residential builds where direct falling debris is not a primary risk. The choice should therefore be based on the project's actual conditions rather than simply selecting the least expensive material.
Generally, yes, when the site falls within the situations covered by NYC Construction Code requirements. It is required for new construction and buildings being demolished to grade, and it may also be required around open excavations, unenclosed areas accessible at grade, or other hazards to the public.
Many straightforward installations can be completed within a day or two. The actual schedule depends on the perimeter length, ground conditions, access, material selection, gate requirements, and whether the site needs preparation before installation. For time-sensitive construction starts, we can review the site and coordinate the installation around your planned work date.
Yes. Plywood panels can provide a useful surface for project information, safety notices, and approved graphics. NYC requirements also provide for a project information panel on each fence perimeter fronting a public thoroughfare. The exact signage needed depends on the project and applicable requirements.
Yes. Short-duration projects can use the same type of perimeter planning as larger builds, scaled to the actual work area and project timeline. We also support longer construction schedules where the enclosure needs to remain in place as the site progresses.
Yes. Different forms of site protection can serve different purposes on the same project. A perimeter controls access to the work area, while a shed protects pedestrians from specific overhead hazards. Where vehicle and pedestrian separation is also necessary, Plastic Jersey Barriers can be incorporated into the overall site-protection plan. We can coordinate the different elements around the site's access, pedestrian routes, and construction sequence.
Tell us your site location, project type, perimeter needs, and timeline. We'll help plan the right fencing and access points for your construction site.
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Serving Bronx property owners, contractors, and construction teams since 2004. With 400+ completed projects, we provide sidewalk sheds, scaffolding, temporary fencing, and Plastic Jersey Barriers for safe, compliant construction sites.