West Palm Beach requires scaffolding over public sidewalks or rights-of-way to obtain a Right-of-Way Use Permit from the Engineering Division. Scaffolds must comply with FL Building Code and OSHA 1926 Subpart L.
Scaffolds erected on private property as part of permitted construction are covered under the underlying building permit. When scaffolding occupies any portion of a public sidewalk, alley, or street, the contractor must apply for a Right-of-Way Use Permit through West Palm Beach Engineering Services (City Code Chapter 78). Pedestrian protection (overhead canopy, lighted barricades) is required when scaffolding is over walkways. Inspections by the city Building Division verify FBC 3306 compliance.
Operating without ROW permit can result in stop-work orders and fines starting at 250 dollars per day. Unsafe scaffolds may be red-tagged.
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