# crossbrace-end-point-maximum-spacing — Every numeric dimensional tolerance and safety factor in OSHA's scaffold general requirements (29 CFR 1926.451)

For crossbrace-end-point-maximum-spacing, paragraph citation is 1926.451(g)(4)(xv); type of requirement is maximum spacing; value (imperial) is 48 inches; value (metric) is 1.3 m; applies to is The end points at each upright, recorded from its source on 2026-08-31; source re-checked 2026-09-14.

- **Requirement ID:** crossbrace-end-point-maximum-spacing _(our reading, not quoted from the source)_
- **Paragraph citation:** 1926.451(g)(4)(xv) _(our reading, not quoted from the source)_
- **Type of requirement:** maximum spacing _(our reading, not quoted from the source)_
- **Value (imperial):** 48 inches _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Value (metric):** 1.3 m _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Applies to:** The end points at each upright _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Regulation section heading:** Fall protection _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_

## What the source says

> (xv) Crossbracing is acceptable in place of a midrail when the crossing point of two braces is between 20 inches (0.5 m) and 30 inches (0.8 m) above the work platform or as a toprail when the crossing point of two braces is between 38 inches (0.97 m) and 48 inches (1.3 m) above the work platform. The end points at each upright shall be no more than 48 inches (1.3 m) apart.

## Where each value comes from

This source states these in separate places, so each value is shown with the passage that states it.

### Regulation section heading

> (g) Fall protection.

## Source

- https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/subtitle-B/chapter-XVII/part-1926/subpart-L/section-1926.451

Last verified: 2026-09-14. Review by: 2027-08-31.
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