- Part Number:1926
- Part Number Title:Safety and Health Regulations for Construction
- Subpart:1926 Subpart L
- Subpart Title:Scaffolds
- Standard Number:
- Title:Additional requirements applicable to specific types of scaffolds.
- GPO Source:
In addition to the applicable requirements of § 1926.451, the following requirements apply to the specific types of scaffolds indicated. Scaffolds not specifically addressed by § 1926.452, such as but not limited to systems scaffolds, must meet the requirements of § 1926.451.
Pole scaffolds.
Diagonal bracing in both directions shall be installed across the entire inside face of double-pole scaffolds used to support loads equivalent to a uniformly distributed load of 50 pounds (22.7 kg) or more per square foot (929 square cm).
Pole scaffolds over 60 feet in height shall be designed by a registered professional engineer, and shall be constructed and loaded in accordance with that design. Non-mandatory appendix A to this subpart contains examples of criteria that will enable an employer to comply with design and loading requirements for pole scaffolds under 60 feet in height.
Tube and coupler scaffolds.
Transverse bracing forming an “X” across the width of the scaffold shall be installed at the scaffold ends and at least at every third set of posts horizontally (measured from only one end) and every fourth runner vertically. Bracing shall extend diagonally from the inner or outer posts or runners upward to the next outer or inner posts or runners. Building ties shall be installed at the bearer levels between the transverse bracing and shall conform to the requirements of § 1926.451(c)(1).
Tube and coupler scaffolds over 125 feet in height shall be designed by a registered professional engineer, and shall be constructed and loaded in accordance with such design. Non-mandatory appendix A to this subpart contains examples of criteria that will enable an employer to comply with design and loading requirements for tube and coupler scaffolds under 125 feet in height.
Fabricated frame scaffolds (tubular welded frame scaffolds).
Plasterers', decorators', and large area scaffolds. Scaffolds shall be constructed in accordance with paragraphs (a), (b), or (c) of this section, as appropriate.
Bricklayers' square scaffolds (squares).
Horse scaffolds.
Form scaffolds and carpenters' bracket scaffolds.
Roof bracket scaffolds.
Outrigger scaffolds.
Pump jack scaffolds.
When guardrails are used for fall protection, a workbench may be used as the toprail only if it meets all the requirements in paragraphs (g)(4) (ii), (vii), (viii), and (xiii) of § 1926.451.
Ladder jack scaffolds.
All ladders used to support ladder jack scaffolds shall meet the requirements of subpart X of this part - Stairways and Ladders, except that job-made ladders shall not be used to support ladder jack scaffolds.
Window jack scaffolds.
Crawling boards (chicken ladders).
Step, platform, and trestle ladder scaffolds.
All ladders used in conjunction with step, platform and trestle ladder scaffolds shall meet the pertinent requirements of subpart X of this part - Stairways and Ladders, except that job-made ladders shall not be used to support such scaffolds.
Single-point adjustable suspension scaffolds.
Boatswains' chair tackle shall consist of correct size ball bearings or bushed blocks containing safety hooks and properly “eye-spliced” minimum five-eighth (⅝) inch (1.6 cm) diameter first-grade manila rope, or other rope which will satisfy the criteria (e.g., strength and durability) of manila rope.
Boatswains' chair seat slings shall be a minimum of five-eight (⅝) inch (1.6 cm) diameter fiber, synthetic, or other rope which will satisfy the criteria (e.g., strength, slip resistance, durability, etc.) of first grade manila rope.
When a heat-producing process such as gas or arc welding is being conducted, boatswains' chair seat slings shall be a minimum of three-eight (⅜) inch (1.0 cm) wire rope.
Two-point adjustable suspension scaffolds (swing stages). The following requirements do not apply to two-point adjustable suspension scaffolds used as masons' or stonesetters' scaffolds. Such scaffolds are covered by paragraph (q) of this section.
The platform shall be securely fastened to hangers (stirrups) by U-bolts or by other means which satisfy the requirements of § 1926.451(a).
Multi-point adjustable suspension scaffolds, stonesetters' multi-point adjustable suspension scaffolds, and masons' multi-point adjustable suspension scaffolds.
Catenary scaffolds.
Float (ship) scaffolds.
Interior hung scaffolds.
Needle beam scaffolds.
Multi-level suspended scaffolds.
Mobile scaffolds.
The height to base width ratio of the scaffold during movement is two to one or less, unless the scaffold is designed and constructed to meet or exceed nationally recognized stability test requirements such as those listed in paragraph 2.(w) of appendix A to this subpart;
Repair bracket scaffolds.
Brackets shall be secured in place by at least one wire rope at least ½ inch (1.27 cm) in diameter.
When a wire rope is placed around the structure in order to provide a safe anchorage for personal fall arrest systems used by employees erecting or dismantling scaffolds, the wire rope shall meet the requirements of subpart M of this part, but shall be at least 5⁄16 inch (0.8 cm) in diameter.
Stilts. Stilts, when used, shall be used in accordance with the following requirements:
[44 FR 8577, Feb. 9, 1979; 44 FR 20940. Apr. 6, 1979, as amended at 55 FR 47687, Nov. 14, 1990; 61 FR 46025, Aug. 30, 1996; 85 FR 8736, February 18, 2020]