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What is NYC BC § 3314.4.3.3?

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This section mandates that a supported scaffold and its components be inspected by a qualified person after installation and before use to ensure safety and compliance with design specifications. The inspection results must be documented in a report. Applies to scaffold installers and operators.

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3314.4.3.3 Installation inspection for supported scaffolds.

BC § 3314.4.3.3

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 or location, 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.

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