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Class Code Information

Phraseology

Scaffolds, Hod Hoists or Construction Elevators – Built-Up From the Ground – Installation, Repair or Removal – All Operations to Completion & Drivers
Note:  

Not applicable to contractors who erect, repair or remove scaffolds, hod hoists or construction elevators as an incidental part of their construction work.

Description

Code 9526 applies to employers engaged in erecting stationary or mobile building scaffolds from the ground for general contractors, window cleaning contractors and various other contractors.  Scaffolding is delivered by the employer to the job location. 

After the setup the scaffolding is checked for safety and stability.  On occasion, during the construction period, the employer conducts inspections and maintenance of the scaffolding, if needed.  The employer dismantles the scaffolding when the construction operation is finished, and it is delivered back to the employer’s yard for storage and repair, if necessary.  This classification is applicable to interior or exterior erection.  The installation of hod hoists and construction elevators is also contemplated under this classification. 

Assignment by Analogy

No Information

Operations to be Separately Rated

  1. Contractors who install scaffolding as an incidental part of their construction operation are not subject to this classification.  Assign the appropriate construction classification.

  2. Installation:
    1. Outrigger scaffolding.  Refer to Code 5403 “Carpentry – NOC – All Operations to Completion.”
    2. Sidewalk bridge scaffolds less than one story in height.  Refer to code 9527 “Scaffolds – Sidewalk Bridges – Not Over One Story in Height – Installation, Repair or Removal – All Operations to Completion & Drivers.”
    3. Suspended or swing scaffolding.  Refer to Code 9534 “Mobile Crane and Hoisting Service Contractors – NOC – All Operations to Completion & Drivers.”

Industry Group

Contracting