Newark scaffold use is regulated under NJ OSHA (N.J.A.C. 12:100) and NJ Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23). Sidewalk shed permits required from the city. Scaffolding must comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L standards.
Scaffolding on Newark construction sites must comply with federal OSHA standards (29 CFR 1926 Subpart L) and NJ Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health (N.J.A.C. 12:100). Erecting scaffolding that encroaches on public sidewalks or streets requires a sidewalk shed/bridge permit from the Newark Department of Engineering. Sidewalk sheds must provide minimum 8-foot clearance for pedestrian passage and be properly lit at night. A competent person (as defined by OSHA) must supervise scaffold erection, modification, and dismantling. Scaffold platforms must be fully planked, guardrails at 42 inches, and toe boards installed. Workers on scaffolds above 10 feet must have fall protection. The Newark building inspector may order work stopped for scaffold safety violations. All scaffolding must be inspected by a competent person before each work shift and after any event that could affect structural integrity. Contractors must carry liability insurance and provide proof to the city when obtaining permits.
Stop-work orders for unsafe scaffolding. Fines under NJ OSHA. Permit revocation for non-compliance.
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