Section 296-874-40014. Meet these requirements when using bricklayers' square scaffolds (squares).  


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  • (1) You must reinforce wood scaffolds with gussets on both sides of each corner.
    (2) You must make sure diagonal braces are installed:
    (a) On all sides of each square;
    (b) Between squares on the front and back sides of the scaffold;
    (c) Extending from the bottom of each square to the top of the next square.
    (3) Make sure scaffolds meet all of the following:
    (a) Are no more than three tiers high;
    (b) Are constructed and arranged so that each square rests directly above another square;
    (c) The upper tiers:
    (i) Stand on a continuous row of planks laid across the next lower tier; and
    (ii) Are nailed down or otherwise secured to prevent displacement.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-874-40014, 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, § 296-874-40014, filed 12/7/04, effective 3/1/05.]
RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-874-40014, 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, § 296-874-40014, filed 12/7/04, effective 3/1/05.