Introducing TG20:13

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Introducing TG20:13
 Official launch - 22nd November 2013 at the NASC AGM, Bristol
‘A comprehensive guide to good practice for tube and fitting
scaffolding’

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Work at Height Regulations 2005
Schedule 3 – part 2 additional requirements for scaffolding

7) Strength & stability calculations for scaffolding shall be

carried out unless…

a) A note of calculations, covering the structural

arrangements contemplated is available; or,

b)It is assembled in conformity with a generally

recognised standard configuration.

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HSE Support

‘The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require that

strength and stability calculations are carried out for
scaffolds unless they conform to a recognised standard…

…HSE is pleased to acknowledge that TG20 has been

written by NASC to provide such a standard…’

Heather Bryant, Chief Inspector of Construction

Health and Safety Executive

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UKCG Support
‘We applaud and support the work of
the NASC which will no doubt result in
safer scaffolding…

The UKCG recommend the adoption

and standardised use of TG20:13…
both within and outside the
construction sector.’

Stephen Ratcliffe,
Director UK Contractors Group

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TG20 Compliant Scaffolding

 TG20 compliant scaffolds have been

designed by structural calculation in
accordance with BS EN 12811.

 Design advice should be sought for

any scaffold outside of the scope of
TG20 Compliant Scaffolding.

 TG20 compliant scaffolds were

previously referred to as ‘Basic’ or
‘Standard’ Scaffolds.

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TG20 Compliance Sheets

 Demonstrates compliance
and that bespoke design is
not required.
 Typical Scaffolds included
in TG20:13 Operational
Guide (Chapter 03).
 Wider variations included
in the TG20 eGuide.
 Design advice must be
sought for any scaffold
outside the scope of a
TG20 Compliance Sheet.

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Simplified Wind Classifications
 Wind exposure affects the maximum height and
tie duty, especially when sheeted or netted.
 A simple wind exposure classification illustrated
here is used with the TG20 Compliance Sheets
(chapter 3)
 A more accurate wind analysis is used in the
TG20 eGuide, which can result in increased safe
heights and reduced tie duties.
 Further advice is provided for designers in TG20
Design Guide.
 Wind exposure is classified as ‘moderate’, ‘high’
or ‘extreme’
 Other factors to be considered are ‘site
topography’, ‘seasonal variations’ and ‘wind
shielding in cities’
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Compliant Scaffolding Types
 Tied Independent Scaffolding

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Compliant Scaffolding Types
 Towers

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Compliant Scaffolding Types
 Interior Access Birdcage Scaffolding

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Compliant Scaffolding Types
 Tied Putlog Scaffolding

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Compliant Scaffolding Types
 Free-standing Independent Scaffolding

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Compliant Scaffolding Types
 Loading Bay

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Compliant Scaffolding Types
 Ladder Access Tower

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Compliant Scaffolding Types
 Chimney-stack Scaffolding

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Compliant Scaffolding Features

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Compliant Scaffolding Features
 Bridging with Beams

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Compliant Scaffolding Features
 Prefabricated Transom Units

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Compliant Scaffolding Features
 Light duty protection fans

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Compliant Scaffolding Features
 Pavement Lifts

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Compliant Scaffolding Features
 Cantilevered Access Platforms

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Compliant Scaffolding Features
 Inside Board Bracket Platforms

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Tube
 TG20 Compliant Scaffolds only permits the
following types of tube to be used:
 BS EN 39 type 4 (4mm) galvanised steel
tubes or equivalent
 High-tensile galvanised steel tubes with a
diameter of 48.3mm, thickness of 3.2mm,
in accordance with BS EN 10210-1
 The following types may not be used
without design:
 BS EN 39 type 3 steel tubes
 Aluminium tubes
 Other dimension, material or grade

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Scaffold Boards
 Platforms constructed from timber boards or decks of other materials

 BS2482 Timber board (softwood)  BS2482 Board (with nail plate option)

 LVL Board (Laminated Veneer Lumber)  Composite Plastic Board

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NASC Yearbook
 Summary in the TG20:13 article in the Yearbook

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TG20 eGuide Demonstration

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www.nasc.org.uk

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