Tie-in guides standard.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 6, 1992

Lawrence R. Stafford
Consulting Engineer
8 Gracemore Street
Albany, N.Y. 12203

Dear Mr. Stafford:

Thank you for your follow-up letter of November 19, concerning the status of your November 20, 1990 inquiry regarding the tie-in guides standards at 29 CFR 1910.66(e)(2)(iii)(a)(5) and (b)(6). Please accept our apology for the long delay in responding.

Testing requirements as they apply to powered platform installations permanently dedicated to building maintenance.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

September 23, 1993

Mr. Jerry LaPlante
McCrory Engineering, Inc.
2500 West Loop South
Suite 510
Houston, Texas 77072

Dear Mr. LaPlante:

This is in response to your April 23 letter to Mr. Gilbert Saulter, Dallas Regional Administrator requesting interpretation of the testing requirements under 29 CFR 1910.66 as they apply to powered platform installations permanently dedicated to building maintenance. Your letter was forwarded to the Directorate of Compliance Programs for response.

Powered Platform Installations for Building Maintenance

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

December 3, 1991

Powered platforms for building maintenance to "a permanently installed suspended scaffold."

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

December 15, 1992

Mr. Stefan D. Bright,
Chairman Safety and Training Standards Committee
International Window Cleaning Association
P.O. Box 48428
Niles, Illinois 60648

Dear Mr. Bright:

The position of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with regard to intermittent tie-in/stabilization systems for powered platforms used for window cleaning and light building maintenance.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

July 14, 1983

Mr. Lawrence R. Stafford, P.E.
8 Gracemore Street
Albany, New York 12203

Dear Mr. Stafford:

This is in response to your inquiry of June 13, 1983, concerning the position of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with regard to intermittent tie-in/stabilization systems for powered platforms used for window cleaning and light building maintenance.

The OSHA regulation pertaining to this issue is 29 CFR 1910.66. The provision of this standard specifically applicable is 29 CFR 1910.66(b)(3), "Design requirements," which provides that:

Requirements contained in OSHA Instructions STD 1-3.3.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

July 11, 1983

Mr. Lawrence R. Stafford, P.E.
Consulting Engineer
8 Gracemore Street
Albany, New York 12203

Dear Mr. Stafford:

This is in response to your letter of June 25, 1983, concerning requirements contained in OSHA Instruction STD 1-3.3.

In regard to the situations mentioned in your correspondence, automatic rope grabs are not required on platforms where a single attachment point for each employee equipped with a 3 foot lanyard will allow occupants to reach their entire work areas.

Powered platforms for building maintenance.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

July 5, 1995

Mr. Kevin Crocker
CCH Incorporated
Industrial Law Department
One Thorndale Drive, CS-4900
San Rafael, California 94903

Dear Mr. Crocker:

This is in response to your January 18 letter requesting an interpretation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration standard 29 CFR 1910.66, Powered platforms for building maintenance. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

Powered platforms permanently dedicated for building maintenance standard.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

July 15, 1997

Mr. George C. Marrs, Jr.
Tyik, Gustafson and Associates, Inc.
407 S. Dearborn
Suite 900
Chicago, IL 60605

Dear Mr. Marrs:

OSHA's requirement for certification for building roof anchor points & the "Certificate of Regulation Compliance Building" form.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

August 9, 1996

Mr. Stanley Gitelson
Extra Clean, Inc.
4336 Montgomery Avenue
Lower Level
Bethesda, MD 20814-4402

Dear Mr. Gitelson:

This is in response to your undated memorandum received by facsimile transmittal on August 6. Your questions and our replies follow:

Inability to rig service platforms at the roof level.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

June 16, 1988

Mr. Michael S. Hug
Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart
Stewart and Associates, Inc.
One Piedmont Center, Suite 303
3565 Piedmont Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30305

Dear Mr. Hug:

This is in response to your letter of April 4, 1988, concerning a telephone conversation with Mr. Bode, a member of my staff. Your letter describes your understanding of the conversation regarding the C&S Plaza building in Columbia, South Carolina.