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What is NYC BC § 3314.4.1.1?

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This section mandates that suspended scaffolds be installed and removed under the direct supervision of a licensed rigger, with specific exceptions for sign hanging work and certain construction activities. The Department of Buildings enforces this statute. Applies to building owners involved in scaffold operations and construction activities.

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3314.4.1.1 Supervision of suspended scaffold installation and removal.

BC § 3314.4.1.1

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: 2.1. The construction of a new building; 2.2. The full demolition of an existing building; 2.3. The vertical or horizontal enlargement of an existing building; or 2.4. The alteration, maintenance, or repair of a facade 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.

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