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What is NYC BC § 3314.4.5.3?

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This section mandates that individuals supervising suspended scaffold activities must complete a minimum of 32 hours of department-approved training, followed by an 8-hour refresher course every four years. An exception exists for supervisors of small, nonadjustable suspended scaffolds. Applies to scaffold supervisors in New York City.

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3314.4.5.3 Training for suspended scaffold supervisors.

BC § 3314.4.5.3

Individuals who exercise supervisory responsibility in accordance with the requirements of Sections 3314.4.1 through 3314.4.4 for the installation, adjustment, repair, maintenance, use, or removal of a suspended scaffold shall, at a minimum, have completed a department-approved training program or course that is at least 32 hours long and, four years following completion of the 32-hour program or course, and every four years thereafter, complete a department-approved 8-hour refresher program or course. Exception: Individuals supervising the installation, adjustment, modification, repair, use, or removal of a single tier nonadjustable suspended scaffold whose platform is 40 square feet (3720 mm 2 ) or less in size.

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