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Beginning May 1, 2020, all businesses in the construction industry in Pennsylvania are permitted to maintain in-person operations pursuant to amendments to the business closure orders originating from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, contractors must now adhere to strict guidelines published by the state. Construction projects previously granted an exemption to continue in-person operations also must adhere to this new guidance, which includes many safety protocols that were unheard of on job sites before the pandemic.
The new guidance also limits the number of workers allowed in enclosed projects or spaces, including residential construction, to no more than four people on job sites of 2,000 square feet or less. One additional person is allowed for each additional 500 square feet of enclosed area over 2,000 square feet. These numbers include employees of both general and subcontractors, but do not include delivery persons, code inspectors or others who require temporary access to the site and are not directly engaged in construction activity.
In addition, local jurisdictions in the state may elect to impose more stringent requirements. In such instances, businesses must adhere to the more stringent requirements. Finally, local political units and public entities should officially communicate to contractors whether their specific project will be resumed. Notwithstanding the general authorization to resume construction activities, contractors should not resume work on public construction projects until directed to do so by the applicable governmental unit.
Certain commonwealth agencies and independent commissions have previously issued guidance for critical or essential projects that are continuing. Those specific directives should be followed unless there is a direct conflict with the new guidelines, in which case the new guidelines control. Contractors working on public construction projects must follow construction restart or resumption plans established by that agency or commission.
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