3308.9 Unenclosed Perimeter Protection Inspection, Use, Adjustment, Maintenance, and Repair

Safety net systems, guardrail systems, and alternative systems authorized under Section 3308.8 shall be inspected, used, adjusted, maintained, repaired, and replaced in accordance with the design drawings, manufacturer recommendations, and the requirements of this code.

Safety net systems, guardrail systems, and alternative systems authorized under Section 3308.8 shall be maintained in a safe condition and used in a manner that eliminates hazards to the public and property. Any hazardous conditions or defects discovered with such shall immediately be brought to the attention of the responsible permit holder under Section 3308.4.

Precautions shall be taken to prevent safety net systems, guardrail systems, and alternative systems authorized under Section 3308.8 from being damaged by sunlight, abrasion, sand, rust, welding, cutting operations, chemicals, and airborne contaminants, where such systems are susceptible to damage by such.

Safety net systems, guardrail systems, and alternative systems authorized under Section 3308.8 shall be inspected for compliance with this code and required drawings daily, as well as after each impact loading event, installation, reinstallation, adjustment, maintenance, or repair of such, or any part or component of such. Where the job requires a site safety manager or coordinator in accordance with Section 3310, the inspection shall be performed by the site safety manager or coordinator, and a written record of such inspection maintained as part of the site safety log. Where the job does not require a site safety manager or coordinator, the inspection shall be performed by a competent person designated by the permit holder in accordance with Section 3308.4, with a record of such inspection prepared, initialed, and dated by such competent person.

Safety net systems, guardrail systems, and alternative systems authorized under Section 3308.8 showing signs of mildew, corrosion, wear, tears, breaks, frays, damage, or deterioration that may substantially affect the strength of such shall be immediately removed from service.

Repairs to safety net systems, guardrail systems, and alternative systems authorized under Section 3308.8 shall be in accordance with the specifications of the manufacturer of such and shall provide the original manufacturer factor of safety, or where none exists, shall be repaired in accordance with specifications developed by the registered design professional responsible for the design of the safety netting systems in accordance with Section 3308.3.1.

Exception: Structural nets and debris nets shall not be repaired.