Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 1653 - Bricklayers' Square Scaffolds
(a) The squares shall not exceed 5 feet in
width and 5 feet in height.
(b)
Members shall be not less than those specified in the Schedule below: (See
Plate B-32, Appendix)
Minimum Dimensions for Bricklayers' Square Scaffold Members |
|
Members | Dimensions |
Ledgers or horizontal members.......................... | .......................... 2 x 6 in. |
Legs.......................... | .......................... 2 x 6 in. |
Braces at corners.......................... | .......................... 1 x 6 in. |
Braces diagonally from center frame.......................... | .......................... 1 x 8 in. |
(c) The squares shall be reinforced on both
sides of each corner with 1- x 6-inch gusset pieces. They shall also have
diagonal braces 1 x 8 inches on both sides running from center to center of
each member, or other means to secure equivalent strength and
rigidity.
(d) The squares shall be
set not more than 5 feet apart for medium duty scaffolds, and not more than 8
feet apart for light duty scaffolds. Bracing, 1 x 8 inches, extending from the
bottom of each square to the top of the next square, shall be provided on both
front and rear sides of the scaffold.
(e) Platform planks shall be at least 2- x
10-inch nominal size. The ends of the planks shall overlap the ledgers of the
squares and each plank shall be supported by not less than three
squares.
(f) Bricklayers' square
scaffolds shall not exceed three tiers in height and shall be so constructed
and arranged that one square shall rest directly above the other. The upper
tiers shall stand on a continuous row of planks laid across the next lower tier
and be nailed down or otherwise secured to prevent displacement.
(g) Scaffolds shall be level and set upon a
firm foundation.
(h) For
guardrailing requirements see Section
1621.
Notes
2. Amendment of subsection (b) and new subsection (h) filed 7-24-87; operative 8-23-87 (Register 87, No. 33).
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
2. Amendment of subsection (b) and new subsection (h) filed 7-24-87; operative 8-23-87 (Register 87, No. 33).
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