Scaffolding on Murrieta construction sites must comply with Cal/OSHA Title 8 CCR 1637-1662 including guardrails, fall protection, and competent person oversight.
Construction scaffolding in Murrieta is regulated by Cal/OSHA under Title 8 CCR 1637-1662. All scaffolding must be erected, moved, dismantled, or altered only under the supervision of a qualified competent person. Guardrails are required on working platforms more than 7.5 feet above lower levels (Title 8 CCR 1621), consisting of top rails, midrails, and toeboards. Personal fall protection is required for workers on scaffolds where guardrails cannot be provided. Scaffolds must be inspected before each shift and after any event that could affect structural integrity. Base plates, mud sills, and level surfaces are required to prevent tipping. Scaffolds erected on city rights-of-way or over sidewalks require encroachment permits from the Public Works Department and must include pedestrian protection (overhead canopies, signed detours) under CBC Chapter 33. Suspended scaffolds, swing stages, and boatswain chairs require additional Cal/OSHA permits. Violations can trigger stop-work orders and serious citations from Cal/OSHA.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Murrieta code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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