The following language is adopted as a new Section 3323:
"3323. SCAFFOLDING
3323.1 Construction.
Scaffolding shall be constructed and installed to protect the safety of persons working on, passing under or passing by the scaffolding.
3323.2 Material.
When the extent or location of scaffolding is such as to create an unusual fire hazard, the fire code official is authorized to require the use of noncombustible material or fire-retardant treated wood.
3323.3 Safeguards.
Scaffolding shall be constructed, operated, maintained and disassembled in a manner that follows accepted engineering practice and the manufacturer’s specifications. ASSE A10.8 and ASME A120.1 shall be considered as accepted engineering practice, as shall other national standards deemed applicable by the building official.
3323.3.1 Not in use.
When scaffolding is, or is expected to be, unoccupied for more than two hours, such scaffolding shall be safely and securely attached to the building in accordance with federal regulations, ASSE standards and the manufacturer’s specifications.
3323.3.2 Wind.
When wind conditions actually do, or are predicted or expected to, or based on other measurements can reasonably be extrapolated to, exceed a velocity at the scaffold level identified in the manufacturer’s specifications as posing a hazard, such scaffolding shall be lowered to the ground and secured or, if required by the manufacturers’ specifications, raised to the roof and secured."
(Amend Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14473, Art. II, § 101)