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West Point is an unincorporated community (population 7,341) in Orange County, New York. Because West Point is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Orange County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The scaffold & sidewalk shed rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Scaffold safety in Orange County NY follows NY Industrial Code Rule 23 (12 NYCRR Part 23) and NY Labor Law 240/241 (Scaffold Law). Municipal building departments in Middletown, Newburgh, and Port Jervis enforce permit requirements for scaffolds over 40 feet.
NY Labor Law 240 imposes absolute liability on property owners and contractors for scaffold-related injuries. Scaffolds must have guardrails at 42 inches, toeboards, and safe access. PESH inspects public-sector jobs; OSHA handles private. Contact Orange County at (845) 291-2700 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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