Prior to the installation and use of a scaffold, the contractor or licensee who is to install the scaffold, or a designated representative of the installer, shall obtain a permit for such scaffold.
Exceptions:
1. A permit is not required for a two-point suspended scaffold suspended from a parapet using C-hooks.
2. A permit is not required for a suspended scaffold provided:
2.1. The scaffold is installed and used in conjunction with a construction, alteration, or demolition project that holds a valid permit from the department for such project;
2.2. The site is closed to the public and enclosed with a fence in accordance with Section 3307; and
2.3. The installation, use, and removal of the scaffold is confined within the site or over an area protected by sidewalk sheds or roof protection.
3. Window washing equipment that is permanently anchored to the building or structure by a davit.
4. A permit is not required for a supported scaffold, provided:
4.1. The scaffold is not an outrigger scaffold (thrust out);
4.2. No hoisting equipment with a manufacturer's rated capacity greater than 2,000 pounds (907 kg) will be located on the scaffold;
4.3. The scaffold will not be loaded, or designed to be loaded, in excess of 75 pounds per square foot (366.15 kg/m2); and
4.4. The scaffold is less than 40 feet (12 192 mm) in height.
Exceptions:
1. A permit is not required for a two-point suspended scaffold suspended from a parapet using C-hooks.
2. A permit is not required for a suspended scaffold provided:
2.1. The scaffold is installed and used in conjunction with a construction, alteration, or demolition project that holds a valid permit from the department for such project;
2.2. The site is closed to the public and enclosed with a fence in accordance with Section 3307; and
2.3. The installation, use, and removal of the scaffold is confined within the site or over an area protected by sidewalk sheds or roof protection.
3. Window washing equipment that is permanently anchored to the building or structure by a davit.
4. A permit is not required for a supported scaffold, provided:
4.1. The scaffold is not an outrigger scaffold (thrust out);
4.2. No hoisting equipment with a manufacturer's rated capacity greater than 2,000 pounds (907 kg) will be located on the scaffold;
4.3. The scaffold will not be loaded, or designed to be loaded, in excess of 75 pounds per square foot (366.15 kg/m2); and
4.4. The scaffold is less than 40 feet (12 192 mm) in height.