Section 296-874-20012. Meet these requirements when using shorter platforms to create a longer platform.

(1) You must make sure, when platforms are overlapped to create a longer platform, that:

(a) The overlap is over a support;

(b) The platforms are either:

(i) Overlapped by at least twelve inches (30 cm); or

(ii) Are nailed together or otherwise prevented from moving.

(2) You must make sure, when platforms are butted together to create a longer platform, that each abutted platform end rests on a separate support surface.

Note:	Platforms may butt together on a common support member if the member is designed to support abutting platforms, such as either:
	1. A "T" section; or
	2. Hook-on platforms designed to rest on common supports.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-874-20012, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 05-01-054, § 296-874-20012, filed 12/7/04, effective 3/1/05.]

RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-874-20012, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 05-01-054, § 296-874-20012, filed 12/7/04, effective 3/1/05.