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3314.4 Installation, Inspection, Repair, Maintenance, Adjustment, Use, and Removal of Scaffolds

NYC Building Code 2014 > 33 Safeguards During Construction or Demolition > 3314 Scaffolds > 3314.4 Installation, Inspection, Repair, Maintenance, Adjustment, Use, and Removal of Scaffolds
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Scaffolds shall be installed, inspected, repaired, maintained, adjusted, used, and removed in accordance with the specifications of the manufacturer, where such specifications exist, and the requirements of Sections 3314.4.1 through 3314.4.8.

3314.4.1 Installation and Removal

Scaffolds shall be installed and removed in accordance with the requirements of Sections 3314.4.1.1 through 3314.4.1.5.

3314.4.1.1 Supervision of Suspended Scaffold Installation and Removal

Suspended scaffolds shall be installed and removed by or under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed rigger.

Exceptions: In lieu of direct and continuing supervision by a licensed rigger:
  1. The installation and removal of a suspended scaffold utilized exclusively for sign hanging work may be performed by or under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed sign hanger.
  2. The installation and removal of a suspended scaffold may be supervised by a competent person designated by the scaffold permit holder, or where there is no scaffold permit holder, designated by the scaffold controlling entity, provided such scaffold is installed and removed in conjunction with:
    1. The construction of a new building;
    2. The full demolition of an existing building;
    3. The vertical or horizontal enlargement of an existing building; or
    4. The alteration, maintenance, or repair of a façade of a major building where a site safety plan is required by Section 3310.3.
  3. The lateral relocation of a wheel or track mounted scaffold and tiebacks may be supervised by a competent person designated by the scaffold controlling entity, provided the design developed by the registered design professional allows for such relocation, and also provided such lateral relocation occurs without the addition or removal of any part, component, attachment, counterweight, anchorage, or connection to the base building or structure, other than tie-backs so long as such tie-backs are placed as designated on the approved plan.

3314.4.1.2 Supervision of Supported Scaffold Installation and Removal

The installation and removal of a supported scaffold shall be supervised by a competent person designated by the contractor installing or removing the scaffold.

3314.4.1.3 Supervisor to Be Present at the Site

The licensee or competent person supervising the installation or removal of a scaffold shall be present at the site during all installation and removal work and shall have the ability to communicate with all individuals involved in the installation or removal work. Where only one person is installing or removing a scaffold, such person shall be deemed to be the supervisor present at the site and must have the qualifications and training required by this chapter to serve as a supervisor for such work.

Exception: The licensed rigger or sign hanger does not have to be present at the site, provided a suspended scaffold foreman is present at the site during all installation and removal work and provided such suspended scaffold foreman has the ability to communicate with all individuals involved in the installation or removal work.

3314.4.1.4 Training

All individuals involved in the installation or removal of a supported scaffold or an adjustable suspended scaffold, including the person supervising such work, shall have been trained as required by Section 3314.4.5.

3314.4.1.5 Notification of Adjustable Suspended Scaffold Installation and Removal

Prior to the initial installation of the adjustable suspended scaffold at a site, and prior to the final removal of the adjustable suspended scaffold at a site, the department shall be notified at least 24 hours, but not more than 48 hours, prior to such installation or removal. Such notification:
  1. Where the installation or removal occurs under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed rigger or sign hanger, shall be made by such licensee; or
  2. Where the installation or removal does not occur under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed rigger or sign hanger, shall be made by the designer of the scaffold.

3314.4.2 Use of Scaffolds

Scaffolds shall be used in accordance with the requirements of Sections 3314.4.2.1 through 3314.4.2.5.

3314.4.2.1 Supervision of Suspended Scaffold Use

Suspended scaffolds shall be used by or under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed rigger.

Exceptions:
  1. In lieu of direct and continuing supervision by a licensed rigger, the use of a suspended scaffold utilized exclusively for sign hanging work may be performed by or under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed sign hanger.
  2. In lieu of direct and continuing supervision by a licensed rigger, the use of a suspended scaffold may be supervised by a competent person designated by the scaffold controlling entity, provided such scaffold is used in conjunction with:
    1. The construction of a new building;
    2. The full demolition of an existing building;
    3. The vertical or horizontal enlargement of an existing building; or
    4. The alteration, maintenance, or repair of a façade of a major building where a site safety plan is required by Section 3310.3.
  3. Where a scaffold is used by or under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed rigger, a registered design professional who is not in the direct employ of the licensee or business of the licensee may ride on a suspended scaffold to perform inspections provided the registered design professional:
    1. Does not perform construction, maintenance, repair, or demolition work from the scaffold;
    2. Does not operate the scaffold; and
    3. Is familiar with the use of the scaffold, safety equipment, and emergency procedures.
  4. Where a scaffold is used by or under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed rigger, a specialty crew who is not in the direct employ of the licensee or business of the licensee may use the suspended scaffold, provided:
    1. The work requires a specialty trade, including but not limited to work with hazardous materials or chemicals;
    2. The crew is in accordance with rules promulgated by the commissioner; and
    3. The members of the crew are approved by the commissioner.

3314.4.2.2 Supervision of Supported Scaffold Use

The use of a supported scaffold shall be supervised by a competent person designated by the scaffold controlling entity.

3314.4.2.3 Installer Who Is Not the Scaffold Controlling Entity

Where the contractor or licensee that installed the scaffold is not the scaffold controlling entity, the installer shall have no supervisory responsibility for the use of the scaffold.

3314.4.2.4 Supervisor to Be Present at the Site

The licensee or competent person supervising the use of a scaffold shall be present at the site during all times the scaffold is in use and shall have the ability to communicate with all individuals using the scaffold; however, such supervisor does not need to be on the scaffold.

Exception: The licensed rigger or sign hanger does not have to be present at the site, provided a suspended scaffold foreman is present at the site during all times the scaffold is in use and provided such suspended scaffold foreman has the ability to communicate with all individuals using the scaffold. Such suspended scaffold foreman does not need to be on the scaffold.

3314.4.2.5 Users

All individuals using a supported scaffold or an adjustable suspended scaffold, including the person supervising such use, shall have been trained as required by Section 3314.4.5.

3314.4.3 Inspections

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Scaffolds shall be inspected in accordance with the requirements of Sections 3314.4.3.1 through 3314.4.3.6.

3314.4.3.1 Inspection Prior to the Installation of a Suspended Scaffold

Prior to the installation of a suspended scaffold, all suspended scaffold support devices, including but not limited to outrigger beams and C-hooks, along with the support surface upon which they rest, shall be inspected by a qualified person. The qualified person shall:
  1. Where the installation or removal occurs under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed rigger or sign hanger, be designated by such licensee; or
  2. Where the installation or removal does not occur under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed rigger or sign hanger, be designated by the designer of the scaffold.
Exception: An inspection is not required for a non-adjustable suspended scaffold that, pursuant to Section 3314.3.2, is not required to be designed.

3314.4.3.1.1 Special Provision for Parapet Clamps

Where parapet clamps are to be utilized, the qualified person who inspects the support surface as required by Section 3314.4.3.1 shall be a registered design professional.

3314.4.3.2 Installation Inspection for Suspended Scaffolds

Upon completion of the installation of a suspended scaffold, the scaffold, all components of and attachments to the scaffold, and all supports and anchorages of the scaffold shall be inspected prior to use to verify that they are in a safe condition and, where design is required, installed in accordance with the design drawings. The individual performing the inspection shall have completed the training required by Section 3314.4.5.3 and shall be:
  1. Where the scaffold was designed by a licensed rigger or sign hanger, or installed by or under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed rigger or sign hanger:
    1. The licensee; or
    2. A suspended scaffold foreman; or
  2. Where the scaffold was not designed by a licensed rigger or sign hanger, or installed by or under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed rigger or sign hanger:
    1. The scaffold designer;
    2. An employee of the scaffold designer under his or her direct supervision;
    3. A registered design professional retained by the scaffold designer; or
    4. An employee of such retained registered design professional under the direct supervision of such retained registered design professional.
Exceptions: An installation inspection is not required for:
  1. A nonadjustable suspended scaffold that, pursuant to Section 3314.3.2, is not required to be designed; or
  2. The lateral relocation of a wheel or track mounted scaffold and tiebacks, provided the design developed by the registered design professional allows for such relocation, and also provided such lateral relocation occurs without the addition or removal of any part, component, attachment, counterweight, anchorage, or connection to the base building or structure, other than tie-backs. Following such lateral relocation, the scaffold, and any re-installed tie-back, shall be inspected and documented under the requirements of Section 3314.4.3.4.

3314.4.3.2.1 Installation Inspection Report

The results of the inspection shall be documented in an installation inspection report signed and dated by the person who performed the inspection. The scaffold shall not be used until it has passed such inspection and the installation inspection report has been completed.

Exception: An installation inspection report is not required for a nonadjustable suspended scaffold that, pursuant to Section 3314.3.2, is not required to be designed.

3314.4.3.3 Installation Inspection for Supported Scaffolds

Upon completion of the installation of a supported scaffold, the scaffold, all components of and attachments to the scaffold, and all supports and anchorages of the scaffold shall be inspected prior to use to verify that they are in a safe condition and, where design is required, installed in accordance with the design drawings. Such inspection shall be performed by a qualified person who has completed the training required by Section 3314.4.5.1 and who is designated by the designer, the installer, or a third party acceptable to both the designer and the installer. The results of the inspection shall be documented in an installation inspection report signed and dated by the person who performed the inspection. The scaffold shall not be used until it has passed such inspection and the installation inspection report has been completed.

Exceptions:
  1. Where additional components or attachments are installed to an existing supported scaffold, or where existing deck planking or guardrails are relocated to a different level, the installation inspection and installation inspection report shall be limited to such components or attachments and related anchorages.
  2. An inspection and report is not required for a supported scaffold that, pursuant to Section 3314.3.1, is not required to be designed.

3314.4.3.4 Pre-Shift Inspection for a Suspended Scaffold

Suspended scaffolds shall be inspected prior to each shift in accordance with a pre-shift inspection checklist that meets the requirements of Section 3314.4.3.4.2. The scaffold shall not be used until it has passed such inspection and the results have been documented on the checklist. The checklist shall be kept at the site by the scaffold controlling entity.

Exception: A pre-shift inspection is not required for a nonadjustable suspended scaffold that, pursuant to Section 3314.3.2, is not required to be designed.

3314.4.3.4.1 Responsibility for Performing the Inspection and Signing the Checklist

The inspection required by Section 3314.4.3.4 shall be performed by, and the checklist required by Section 3314.4.3.4.2 shall be signed and dated by, the licensee, suspended scaffold foreman, or competent person who is onsite and responsible for supervising the scaffold under the provisions of Section 3314.4.2.4.

3314.4.3.4.2 Pre-Shift Inspection Checklist Contents

The pre-shift inspection checklist shall be based on the manufacturer requirements for the inspection of the scaffold, where such requirements exist, and shall, at a minimum, include an inspection prior to each shift to verify the scaffold remains in a safe condition for use, and shall also include a comprehensive inspection following high winds. Such checklist shall be:
  1. Where the scaffold was designed by a licensed rigger or sign hanger, or installed by or under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed rigger or sign hanger, developed by the licensee; or
  2. Where the scaffold was not designed by a licensed rigger or sign hanger, or installed by or under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed rigger or sign hanger, developed by the registered design professional who designed the scaffold.
Exception: A pre-shift inspection checklist is not required for a nonadjustable suspended scaffold that, pursuant to Section 3314.3.2, is not required to be designed.
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