Pickerington requires scaffolding on construction sites to comply with the Ohio Building Code and OSHA standards. Building permits authorize related scaffolding, and any scaffolding encroaching on public right-of-way or sidewalks requires a separate encroachment permit from the City Engineer.
Pickerington enforces the Ohio Building Code (OBC) and Residential Code of Ohio (RCO) through the Fairfield County Building Department. Scaffolding for commercial work must meet OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L standards for fall protection, platform strength, and guardrails. Residential scaffolding over 10 feet or adjacent to public ways must be secured and lit at night. Scaffold erection within the public right-of-way, including over sidewalks on Columbus Street or Center Street, requires a right-of-way permit. Contractors must maintain pedestrian clearance or provide a covered walkway. Scaffolds must be dismantled within 30 days of final inspection.
Working without required permits: stop-work order plus reinspection fees. Unsafe scaffolding: immediate shutdown pending OSHA or city inspector review. Right-of-way encroachment without permit: $150 fine per day.
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