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• Standard Number: 1926.950

November 2, 1995

Mr. W. C. Byers
Board Chairman
National Steel Erectors Corporation
P.O. Box 709
Muskogee, Oklahoma 74402-0709

Dear Mr. Byers:

This letter is in response to your letter in which you requested an interpretation on the applicability of Subpart V, Power Transmission to radio, TV, and communication type Towers.

Although your company may perform operations similar to those described in Subpart V, the subpart does not apply to the erection or alteration of radio, television, or communication towers. As specified in paragraph 1926.950(a), the paragraphs you reference in this subpart are intended to be the requirements only during the construction of electric transmission and distribution lines and equipment. Consequently, there are no specific assembly provisions, including those you list and those of Subpart R, that apply to communication towers.

Since your company is not engaged in the construction of electric transmission and distribution lines and equipment, you would have to comply with the requirements of 1926.105, Safety Nets, for fall protection concerns. Of course, other hazards associated with tower construction are covered by other subparts of 29 CFR 1926.

If you have any further questions on this matter, please contact Mr. Roy Gurnham or Mr. Dale Cavanaugh of my staff in the Offices of Construction and Maritime Compliance Assistance at (202) 219-8136.

Sincerely,



John B. Miles, Jr.
Director
Directorate of Compliance Programs

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