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Temporary Construction - Index Page
ORF Standards for Temporary Construction provide minimum criteria to assist project officers, contractors, architects, engineers, and planners in the completion of facility projects on the NIH Bethesda campus.
Use the drop-down menu above to view specific sections of the Standards and to navigate from one section to another.Introduction Section A General Guidelines Section B Fencing, Barriers, and Gates Section C Safety & Health Section D Traffic Control Section E Signage Section F Lighting Section G Environmental Protection Appendix A Request for use/closure form Appendix B Temporary Roadway Section Appendix C Temporary Sidewalk Section Appendix D Temporary Covered Walkway Appendix E Temporary Covered Stairway Appendix F Temporary Parking Lot Section Appendix G Trailers and Siting Guidelines