any other information relevant to the design, installation or use of the scaffold.details of additional elements which may be a standard configuration or may be specifically designed.the maximum tie spacing both horizontal and vertical and tie duty.the platform boarding arrangement and the number of boarded lifts that can be used at any one time.the type of scaffold required i.e tube and fitting.This may be a stand alone document or may included in the drawing, and should include: Prior to installation, the scaffold contractor or scaffold designer can then provide relevant information about the scaffold. any restrictions that may affect the erection, alteration or dismantling process.information on the structure or building the scaffold will be erected against together with any relevant dimensions and drawings.the nature of the ground conditions or supporting structure.any specific requirements or provisions i.e pedestrian walkway.whether there is a requirement for sheeting, netting or brickguards.the type of access onto the scaffold i.e ladder bay.the maximum working loads to be imposed and the maximum number of people using the scaffold at any one time.the height and length and any critical dimensions which may affect the scaffold.the period of time the scaffold is required to be in place.Typically this information should include: It is a requirement of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 that unless a scaffold is assembled to a generally recognised standard configuration then the scaffold should be designed by bespoke calculation, by a competent person, to ensure it will have adequate strength, rigidity and stability while it is erected, used and dismantled.Īt the start of the planning process, the client should supply all of the relevant information to the scaffold contractor to ensure that an accurate and proper design process is followed.

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