Washington Administrative Code
Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of
Chapter 296-874 - Scaffolds
Section 296-874-20006 - Maintain structural integrity when intermixing scaffold components

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 296-874-20006

Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024

(1) You must make sure intermixed scaffold components:

(a) Fit together without force; and

(b) Maintain the scaffold's structural integrity.

(2) You must make sure a qualified person determines that modifying components in order to intermix them will result in a structurally sound scaffold.

(3) You must make sure scaffold components made of different metals are not used together.

EXEMPTION:

Different types of metals may be used together if a competent person determines that galvanic action will not reduce the strength of any component to less than the minimum strength required.

Reference:

The minimum strength requirements are found in the following sections:

1. Suspended scaffolds, WAC 296-874-30002;

2. Supported scaffolds, WAC 296-874-40002.

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 05-01-054, § 296-874-20006, filed 12/7/04, effective 3/1/05.

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