Scaffolding/shoring
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April 11, 2005
Fred Ellen
Safety Director
Dee Shoring Company, Inc.
4680 Vawter Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23222
Re: Scaffolding/shoring
Dear Mr. Ellen
This is in response to your letter dated June 28, 2004, and subsequent telephone conversations with staff at the Directorate of Construction.1 We apologize for the long delay in our response.
We have paraphrased your questions below: