Construction scaffolding in Boulder requires permits when it occupies public right-of-way, and Boulder Fire Rescue plus Planning and Development Services enforce safe egress, pedestrian protection, and clearance from fire hydrants and access lanes.
Scaffolding fully on private property follows OSHA construction standards and the International Building Code adopted under BRC Title 10. Once a scaffold, lift, or sidewalk shed extends into a public sidewalk, alley, or street, a right-of-way encroachment permit is required from Boulder Public Works. Plans must show pedestrian protection, ADA-compliant detours, and clearance for fire department access and hydrants, reviewed by Boulder Fire Rescue. Special downtown rules apply along Pearl Street Mall. Permits are time-limited and require lighting and signage at night.
Stop-work orders, permit revocation, and removal at owner cost when scaffolds block fire access or fail pedestrian protection; OSHA enforcement for worker-safety failures.
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