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stairtower-bottom-step-maximum-height

What is the paragraph citation for stairtower-bottom-step-maximum-height?

For stairtower-bottom-step-maximum-height, paragraph citation is 1926.451(e)(4); type of requirement is maximum height; value (imperial) is 24 inches; value (metric) is 61 cm; applies to is Stairtowers (scaffold stairway/towers), recorded from its source on 2026-08-31; source re-checked 2026-09-14.

(4) Stairtowers (scaffold stairway/towers) shall be positioned such that their bottom step is not more than 24 inches (61 cm.) above the scaffold supporting level.

ecfr.gov, retrieved 2026-08-31

Requirement ID
stairtower-bottom-step-maximum-height our reading
Paragraph citation
1926.451(e)(4) our reading
Type of requirement
maximum height our reading
Value (imperial)
24 inches verified
Value (metric)
61 cm. verified
Applies to
Stairtowers (scaffold stairway/towers) verified
Regulation section heading
Access verified
Sourceecfr.gov
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DatasetEvery numeric dimensional tolerance and safety factor in OSHA's scaffold general requirements (29 CFR 1926.451)

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Regulation section heading

(e) Access.

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