2014 Construction Codes: Notification of Suspended Scaffold Installation and Removal
Under the 2014 NYC Construction Code, new notification requirements are in effect for suspended scaffold installations and removals and the new guidelines are as follows:
- Notify the DOB for any installation or removal of all adjustable suspended scaffolds.
- Notification should be done at least 24 hours but not more than 48 hours prior to initial installation or final removal of an adjustable suspended scaffold at/from jobsite. Although relocation of said scaffolds to a new drop within the same building doesn't require notification.
- Only a licensed rigger, licensed sign hanger or a registered design professional can make the notification for installation or removal of the scaffold.
- For registered design professionals (Licensed Architect/Professional Engineer) to make the notification, a professional/agency Identification card application must be submitted to the Department as a licensed professional.
- The following information is required in the notification:
- Type of equipment
- Location of installation
- Date of the installation/removal
- Number of floors of the building where the equipment will be used
- License number and license PIN number
- A representative from the department will give an individual confirmation number and this confirmation number will be valid until the removal of the scaffold from the jobsite.
Other Considerations:
If the scaffold is not installed or removed during the specified 24-48 hr window, a re-notification is required, the architect or PE should call the department to cancel the notification. When the scaffold is again ready to be installed or removed, then the licensed professional need to notify the department within the parameters set for new notification.
A separate notification is necessary for each type of adjustable suspended scaffold to be used while a separate notification is not required for each individual scaffold.
The previous 60-day re-notification for all adjustable suspended scaffolds, regardless of the time they were installed is no longer required.
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