Showing ordinances that apply to Myers Corner, NY
Myers Corner is an unincorporated community (population 10,598) in Dutchess County, New York. Because Myers Corner is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Dutchess County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The scaffold & sidewalk shed rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Scaffold safety follows NY Labor Law 240 (Scaffold Law) imposing absolute liability on owners and contractors for gravity-related injuries. NYS Industrial Code Rule 23 governs construction operations.
Dutchess County municipalities enforce NY Uniform Code (19 NYCRR 1220-1228) via local building departments. Scaffolds over 40 feet or supporting multiple trades require licensed engineer design. OSHA 1926 Subpart L applies to all federally regulated projects. Contact Dutchess County at (845) 486-2000 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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