min-platform-width-general
What is the paragraph citation for min-platform-width-general?
For min-platform-width-general, paragraph citation is 1926.451(b)(2); type of requirement is minimum width; value (imperial) is 18 inches; value (metric) is 46 cm; applies to is each scaffold platform and walkway, recorded from its source on 2026-08-31; source re-checked 2026-09-14.
(2) Except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2)(i) and (b)(2)(ii) of this section, each scaffold platform and walkway shall be at least 18 inches (46 cm) wide.
— ecfr.gov, retrieved 2026-08-31
- Requirement ID
- min-platform-width-general our reading
- Paragraph citation
- 1926.451(b)(2) our reading
- Type of requirement
- minimum width our reading
- Value (imperial)
- 18 inches verified
- Value (metric)
- 46 cm verified
- Applies to
- each scaffold platform and walkway verified
- Regulation section heading
- Scaffold platform construction verified
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Where each value comes from
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Regulation section heading
(b) Scaffold platform construction.
— all from ecfr.gov, retrieved 2026-08-31
Source
- ecfr.govhttps://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/subtitle-B/chapter-XVII/part-1926/subpart-L/section-1926.451