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top-tie-maximum-distance-from-top

What is the paragraph citation for top-tie-maximum-distance-from-top?

For top-tie-maximum-distance-from-top, paragraph citation is 1926.451(c)(1)(ii); type of requirement is maximum distance; value (imperial) is the 4:1 height; applies to is The top guy, tie or brace of completed scaffolds; regulation section heading is Criteria for supported scaffolds, recorded from its source on 2026-08-31; source re-checked 2026-09-14.

The top guy, tie or brace of completed scaffolds shall be placed no further than the 4:1 height from the top.

ecfr.gov, retrieved 2026-08-31

Requirement ID
top-tie-maximum-distance-from-top our reading
Paragraph citation
1926.451(c)(1)(ii) our reading
Type of requirement
maximum distance our reading
Value (imperial)
the 4:1 height verified
Applies to
The top guy, tie or brace of completed scaffolds verified
Regulation section heading
Criteria for supported scaffolds 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

(c) Criteria for supported scaffolds.

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