(1) You must equip scaffolds with additional independent support lines that meet all of the following:
- (a) There are the same number of support lines as there are connection points for the suspension ropes;
- (b) The support lines are equivalent in strength to the suspension ropes;
- (c) The support lines are rigged to support the scaffold if the suspension ropes fail.
- (2) You must make sure the independent support lines and the suspension ropes are not attached to the same points of anchorage.
- (3) You must attach platform supports directly to the support stirrup and not to another platform.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-874-30038, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 05-01-054, § 296-874-30038, filed 12/7/04, effective 3/1/05.]