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What is NYC BC § 3314.4.8?

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This section mandates that scaffolds and their components be maintained in good condition by a qualified person. Maintenance must be documented and kept with inspection reports. Exceptions apply for sidewalk sheds and non-adjustable suspended scaffolds. Applies to building owners responsible for scaffold maintenance.

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3314.4.8 Maintenance.

BC § 3314.4.8

Scaffolds, all components of and attachments to the scaffold, and all supports and anchorages of the scaffold installed at a site shall be maintained in a good condition by a qualified person designated by the scaffold controlling entity. Individuals maintaining a scaffold shall have been trained in accordance with Section 3314.4.5. Individuals who maintain an adjustable suspended scaffold hoist shall also have been trained and authorized by the manufacturer of the scaffold hoist. A description of the maintenance shall be recorded, signed, and dated by the person who performed the maintenance and kept with the inspection checklist or report required by Sections 3314.4.3.4 or 3314.4.3.5. Exceptions: 1. Where a sidewalk shed provides the base for a supported scaffold, the sidewalk shed shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of Section 3307.6.

2.A description of the maintenance is not required for a non-adjustable suspended scaffold that, pursuant to Section 3314.3.2, is not required to be designed.

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