Scaffolding on Fresno construction sites must comply with Cal/OSHA Title 8 scaffold standards, including permits for taller installations, daily inspection by qualified persons, fall protection above ten feet, and guardrails on platforms accessible to workers and the public.
Cal/OSHA Title 8 Sections 1635-1670 govern scaffolding in California, mirroring stricter-than-federal standards. Fresno construction sites require permits for scaffolds over thirty-six feet tall, plans certified by qualified persons, and daily inspections logged before each shift. Fall protection through guardrails, personal fall arrest, or both is required above specified heights. Public-way encroachment requires permits from Fresno Public Works for sidewalk shed setup, with pedestrian protection canopies. Building permits for the underlying construction are handled through the Development and Resource Management Department. Repeat violations can prompt Cal/OSHA stop-work orders, with serious accidents triggering investigations and penalties.
Cal/OSHA scaffold violations carry serious-violation fines starting at $18,000+; repeat or willful violations and unsafe sidewalk sheds can suspend work.
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