S-2.1, r. 4 - Safety Code for the construction industry

Section 2.15.18 Disposition versions

2024-10-03

2.15.18. Mast-climbing transport platform: A mast-climbing transport platform must be designed and manufactured in accordance with CSA Standard B354.12, Design, Calculations, Safety Requirements, and Test Methods for Mast Climbing Transport Platforms. In addition,

(1)  the mast-climbing transport platform must

(a)  be covered with a roof in accordance with section 4.4.3.2 of that standard; and

(b)  be enclosed by a fixed guardrail at least 1.06 m high consisting of full-length wire mesh that can block a 25 mm ball;

(2)  the hoistway doors must

(a)  be at least 2 m high;

(b)  be equipped with a side protector at least 0.6 m wide on both sides of the door; and

(c)  be equipped with a mechanical interlock system that prevents the platform from moving when the hoistway door is open;

(3)  where the floor of the loading dock is less than 2 m from the ground, the hoistway door providing access to the platform at that level may

(a)  be at least 1.06 m high consisting of full-length wire mesh that can block a 25 mm ball;

(b)  be equipped with a side protector at least 0.6 m wide on both sides of the door consisting of full-length wire mesh that can block a 25 mm ball; and

(c)  be kept closed by means of a latch;

(4)  The loading dock must be enclosed by a guardrail that complies with section 3.8.3 of this Code;

(5)  A mast-climbing transport platform may not be used at a height of more than 55 m measured from the ground;

(6)  A fence at least 1.8 m high must enclose the work area around the mast-climbing transport platform installations.

O.C. 1393-2024, s. 7.