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High Falls is an unincorporated community (population 700) in Ulster County, New York. Because High Falls is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Ulster County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The scaffold & sidewalk shed rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Scaffolding on construction sites in Ulster County must comply with New York State Labor Law Section 240 (the Scaffold Law) and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L. Local building departments in towns like Kingston, New Paltz, and Saugerties inspect scaffold setups during permitted construction. Sidewalk sheds are required when work occurs above pedestrian routes in village centers.
Contact Ulster County at (845) 340-3000.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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