Scaffolding in Citrus Heights must comply with Cal/OSHA Title 8 standards and the 2022 California Building Code adopted by CHMC Title 106. Encroachment permits required from Public Works before placing scaffolds in public right-of-way, sidewalks, or over streets.
The City of Citrus Heights adopts the California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) and California Code of Regulations Title 8 Section 1637 et seq. governing scaffold construction, design, and worker safety. Any scaffold erected on private property for construction or repair work must be consistent with an active building permit. When scaffolding projects into the public right-of-way (sidewalks, parkway strips, streets, or alleys), an Encroachment Permit from Citrus Heights Public Works is required per CHMC Title 98. Scaffolds over pedestrian walkways require overhead protection (canopy) capable of supporting 150 psf and signage warning pedestrians. Liability insurance naming the City as additional insured is typically required for right-of-way scaffolds. All scaffolds over 10 feet must have guardrails, midrails, and toe boards per Cal/OSHA. Inspections by a qualified person are required before each shift.
Stop-work orders for non-compliant scaffolding; Cal/OSHA citations can range $500-$25,000 depending on severity. Right-of-way scaffolds without encroachment permits subject to removal at owner's expense.
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