Scaffolding on construction sites regulated under the PA Uniform Construction Code (34 Pa. Code Ch. 403), enforced locally by Penn Hills Chapter 1420 (Construction Code). Scaffolds over 10 feet require OSHA-compliant guardrails and permits tied to the underlying building permit.
Penn Hills enforces the PA UCC through Chapter 1420 of the codified ordinances. Scaffolding on any permitted construction project must comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L, including 10-foot fall protection, planking, and stability requirements. Scaffolds in the public right-of-way (sidewalks, streets) require an encroachment permit from the Code Enforcement Department at 102 Duff Road. Permits tie to the parent building permit; no separate scaffold fee in most cases.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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