3314.3.2 Suspended scaffolds.
BC § 3314.3.2
Suspended scaffolds shall be designed by a registered design professional. Exceptions: 1. Design is not required for a single tier non-adjustable suspended scaffold whose platform is 40 square feet (3720 mm 2 ) or less in size.
2.In lieu of a registered design professional, a two-point, single tier, suspended scaffold may be designed by a licensed rigger provided Items 2.1 and 2.2 are complied with and either Items 2.2.1 or 2.2.2 are complied with: 2.1. The scaffold or scaffold outrigger beam or suspension member support structure is not anchored to the building or structure, other than tiebacks; and 2.2. The scaffold will not be loaded, or designed to be loaded, in excess of 75 pounds per square foot (366.15 kg/m 2 ); and either 2.2.1. The scaffold utilizes c-hooks; or 2.2.2. The distance from floor or roof on which the support structure is located to the top of the outrigger beam or suspension member support structure is less than 15 feet.
3.In lieu of a registered design professional or a licensed rigger, a two-point, single tier, suspended scaffold meeting the requirements of Item 2 of these exceptions that is used exclusively for sign hanging work may be designed by a licensed sign hanger.
