Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 1549 - Piling Material
(a)
Piles of brick, tile, masonry blocks, and similar material shall be stabilized
against falling by the use of headers at least every sixth course. When a loose
brick stack reaches a height of 4 feet, it shall be tapered back at least 2
inches in every foot of height above the 4-foot level. Brick stacks shall not
be more than 7 feet in height. When masonry blocks are stacked higher than 6
feet, the stack shall be tapered back one-half block per tier above the 6-foot
level.
(b) In piling bags of cement
or other material more than 5 feet high, the face of the pile shall be tapered
back (except where supported by walls or otherwise), or the sacks shall be so
tied in horizontal layers as to prevent them from falling or
collapsing.
(c) Piles of lumber,
structural steel, and similar materials shall be maintained so that the stack
is stable against falling or collapsing. Headers, crosspieces, or other means
shall be used as needed in the pile to prevent slipping, tipping, or
collapsing. Lumber piles shall not exceed 20 feet in height provided that
lumber to be handled manually shall not be stacked more than 16 feet
high.
(d) Sheetrock, plywood,
trusses, and similar material shall not be stacked on edge unless positively
secured against tipping or falling.
(e) Material inside buildings under
construction shall not be placed within 6 feet of any hoistway or inside floor
openings, nor within 10 feet of an exterior wall which does not extend above
the top of the material unless the material is positively barricaded, placed,
or secured to prevent it from falling.
(f) The maximum safe load limits of floors,
or portions of floors, used for storage areas within buildings and structures,
shall not be exceeded.
(g)
Materials which may cause a hazardous reaction or unstable condition while in
storage shall be segregated.
(h)
Material on balconies or in other similar elevated locations on the exteriors
of buildings under construction shall be placed, secured or positively
barricaded in order to prevent the material from falling.
Notes
2. Amendment of subsections (c) and (e) filed 4-11-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 15).
3. New subsection (h) filed 2-2-2010; operative 3-4-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6).
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
2. Amendment of subsections (c) and (e) filed 4-11-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 15).
3. New subsection (h) filed 2-2-2010; operative 3-4-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6).
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