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What is NYC BC § 3316.9.3?

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This section mandates that individuals using industrial rope access methods for ascending or descending outside a building must be certified by SPRAT, IRATA, or an equivalent recognized by the department. It also stipulates that only hand tools securely attached to a person may be carried during such activities. Applies to individuals performing rope access work on buildings.

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3316.9.3 Industrial rope access.

BC § 3316.9.3

Any person using industrial rope access methods to descend or ascend outside a building, including the individual supervising such, must be certified by either the Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians ("SPRAT") or the Industrial Rope Access Trade Association ("IRATA"), or an equivalent acceptable to the department. Only hand tools, securely attached to a person, may be carried by such person during the use of industrial rope access methods. Any other tools or equipment must be separately hoisted or lowered.

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