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9.10 System Scaffolds
9.10 System Scaffolds
G. The locking-pin type of system scaffold shall not be used. See Figure II.9.32.
H. Posts (standards) shall be connected by bolted spigots and shall be secured into place using
two spigot pins for situations where uplift may occur. The upper post (standard) shall slide
over the spigot. See Figure II.9.15.
Correct lengths of runners (ledgers), bearers (transoms), and lift heights shall be used as required for load
rating of the scaffold. The applied loads on posts (standards), runners (ledgers), bearers (transoms), and
diagonal braces shall not exceed the load carrying capacity of the manufacturer’s specifications.
I. Properly designed system scaffolds are suitable for Light-duty, Medium-duty, or Special- duty
loading.
J. Unless otherwise justified and stated in writing by the system scaffold manufacturer, the
maximum number of working levels and total planked levels shown in Tables II.9.7 and
II.9.8 shall also apply to system scaffolds with the applicable load rating.