Lowell requires building permits for scaffolds over 20 feet and compliance with 454 CMR 17 (Massachusetts Scaffolding Safety Regulations) on all job sites.
Any scaffolding erected in Lowell must comply with 454 CMR 17, the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards scaffold safety regulations, which incorporate OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L requirements. Commercial and residential contractors must obtain a building permit from Lowell Inspectional Services before erecting scaffolding that exceeds 20 feet in height or occupies a public sidewalk. Sidewalk scaffold canopies and pedestrian protection in the downtown historic district require a separate street occupancy permit from the Department of Public Works. Scaffolds must be inspected by a competent person before each shift, and fall protection is mandatory above 6 feet. Workers must complete the 10-hour OSHA construction safety course per Massachusetts law.
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