New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 12 - LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 185 - PITS AND QUARRIES (SAFETY REGULATION NUMBER 12)
Subchapter 29 - STRUCTURES, WALKWAYS AND WORKING SURFACES
Section 12:185-29.2 - Runways, elevated walks, platforms
Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 12:185-29.2
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024
(a) Runways, walkways and platforms shall meet the requirements of American Standard Safety Code for Floor and Wall Openings, Railings and Toeboards, A-12-1932.
(b) Railings shall be provided on all runways, elevated walkways and platforms, except on the loading and unloading sides as follows:
1. Railings shall be 42 inches high, with an intermediate rail halfway between the top rail and the floor, and shall be permanent, substantial, smooth and free from protruding nails, bolts or splinters.
2. Posts shall not be more than eight feet apart.
3. If the height exceeds six feet above the floor level, a toeboard at least three inches high, and preferably six inches high shall be provided.
4. Railings shall be:
i.
Wooden Railings post two by four inches or larger. Upper Rail--two by four inches, or one by four inch strip on top of the post and a one by four inch strip on the side of the post.
ii.
Pipe Railing--not smaller than 1 1/4-inch iron pipe.
iii.
Metal shapes or bars--equivalent to 1 1/2 by 1 1/2 by 3/16 inch angles.
5. Intermediate rails may be omitted when the panels are fitted with substantial expanded metal or wire mesh.
(c) Permanent platforms in frequent use shall be equipped with a permanent stairway or stationary ladder.
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