12 CRR-NY 23-5.15NY-CRR
12 CRR-NY 23-5.15
12 CRR-NY 23-5.15
23-5.15 Lean-to scaffolds.
(a) Limited use of lean-to scaffolds.
Lean-to scaffolds shall not be used or erected to a height exceeding 10 feet above the ground, grade or equivalent surface. Lean-to scaffolds shall be used only as light duty scaffolds.
(b) Scaffold construction.
The spread between the legs of any lean-to scaffold, measured at the feet, shall be at least equal to one-half the height of such scaffold. The maximum span for two-inch by nine-inch planking shall be 10 feet and the maximum span for one and one-quarter inch by nine-inch planking shall be six feet. The minimum sizes of members of lean-to scaffold supports shall be as specified in Table XV of this Subpart.
TABLE XV MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS FOR LEAN–TO SCAFFOLDS
Members | Dimensions |
---|---|
Horizontal bearers | 2″ × 6″ |
Legs | 2″ × 4″ |
Braces between legs | 1″ × 6″ |
Gusset braces at top of legs | 1″ × 6″ |
Half diagonal braces | 1″ × 6″ |
Maximum spans of planking: | |
2″ × 9″ | 10 ft. |
1 ¼ ″ × 9″ | 6 ft. |
12 CRR-NY 23-5.15
Current through March 15, 2022
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