Steel erection columns must be anchored by 4 rods and meet 300-lb strength criteria.

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.

May 27, 2004

Mr. L. Carlos Garcia
Project Manager
Urban Associates LP
1400 Geronimo
San Antonio, TX 79925

Re: Under Part 1926 Subpart R, is it permissible to field-weld a column to a base plate that has four anchor rods welded to its bottom side and is already embedded in the footing?

Dear Mr. Garcia:

Acceptability of using a sleeve to anchor a column; protection from hazard of swaying columns.

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.

November 17, 2004

Gary R. Christiansen
Central Regional Safety Director
800 E Northwest Hwy., Suite 200
Palatine, IL 60074

Re: Anchorage system under §1926.755(a)(1)

Dear Mr. Christiansen:

This is in response to your fax dated March 2, 2004, and supplemental information provided in your June 24 and July 21, 2004, correspondence by e-mail to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). You describe an anchoring system used in erecting columns and would like to know whether this system is in compliance with §1926.755(a)(1).