Scaffolding in Mountain View requires a building permit when used on projects exceeding Cal/OSHA thresholds or when encroaching on public right-of-way. Contractors must comply with CCR Title 8 safety standards.
Mountain View enforces scaffold safety through the California Building Code adopted in Chapter 8 of the City Code, plus Cal/OSHA Title 8 CCR sections 1635-1670. Any scaffold over 10 feet tall requires design by a competent person, and systems over 125 feet high need engineered drawings stamped by a licensed engineer. Scaffolds placed on sidewalks, bike lanes, or streets require an encroachment permit from Public Works, plus pedestrian protection canopies if work occurs above pedestrian travel paths. Daily inspections are mandatory, and contractors must provide fall protection for any worker 6 feet or more above lower levels. Guardrails must be 42 inches high with mid-rails and toeboards.
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