Scaffold safety in Orange County NY follows NY Industrial Code Rule 23 (12 NYCRR Part 23) and NY Labor Law 240/241 (Scaffold Law). Municipal building departments in Middletown, Newburgh, and Port Jervis enforce permit requirements for scaffolds over 40 feet.
NY Labor Law 240 imposes absolute liability on property owners and contractors for scaffold-related injuries. Scaffolds must have guardrails at 42 inches, toeboards, and safe access. PESH inspects public-sector jobs; OSHA handles private. Contact Orange County at (845) 291-2700 for enforcement. This scaffold rules rule under Orange County's building safety ordinances applies to unincorporated areas of Orange County. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact Orange County code enforcement directly or consult the official New York municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
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