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What is NYC BC § 3314.4.3.5?

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This section mandates a pre-shift inspection of supported scaffolds by a competent person to ensure safety and structural integrity. The inspection results must be documented in a report signed by the inspector. Applies to building owners utilizing supported scaffolds for construction activities.

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3314.4.3.5 Pre-shift inspection for a supported scaffold.

BC § 3314.4.3.5

Prior to each shift, and after any occurrence which could affect a scaffold's structural integrity, the supported scaffold shall be inspected by the competent person supervising the use of the scaffold in accordance with Section 3314.4.2.2 to verify the scaffold, all components of and attachments to the scaffold, and all supports and anchorages of the scaffold, remain in a safe condition for use. Such competent person shall have completed the training required by Section 3314.4.5.2. The results of the inspection shall be documented in a pre-shift 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 pre-shift inspection report has been completed. Exception: An inspection report is not required for a supported scaffold that is not required to be designed under Section 3314.3.1.

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