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

Section 3.9.25 Disposition versions

2021-04-22

3.9.25. Motorized scaffolding: In addition to the standards prescribed in section 3.9.22, every motorized scaffolding manufactured after 13 March 2008 shall:

(1)  be designed and manufactured in compliance with ISO Standard 16369 - Mast-Climbing Work Platforms, or CSA Standard B354.9, Design, calculations, safety requirements, and test methods for mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs) applicable at the time of the manufacture;

(2)  have the sides of the work platform next to a mast protected over a height of at least 2 m to prevent access to the mast when the speed of the work platform exceeds 2.5 m per minute;

(3)  be equipped with a device preventing the fall of the work platform in case of malfunction of the hoisting system;

(4)  have at least one plate on which the following particulars appear in French:

(a)  the name of the manufacturer;

(b)  the date of manufacture;

(c)  the climbing speed;

(d)  the self-bearing height;

(e)  the electric power supply; and

(f)  the load table;

(5)  in addition to the manufacturer’s instructions, be inspected in compliance with the terms and conditions of CSA Standard B354.10/B354.11, Safe use and best practices for mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs)/Training for mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs), and according to the following frequencies:

(a)  before each use; and

(b)  every 6 months or every 120 hours of use, whichever comes first, by a qualified mechanic;

(6)  undergo every year a visual examination of its welds by a person holding for at least 5 years a certificate issued by the Canadian Welding Bureau or a welding supervisor in the employ of a company certified in compliance with the requirements of CSA Standard W47.1 Certification of Companies for Fusion Welding of Steel.

A document confirming the examination shall be kept. The document shall contain the name and signature of the examiner and the date of the examination.

Where an examination reveals an anomaly or a sign of wear, the examination provided for in subparagraph 7 shall be performed before the motorized scaffolding may be again used.

(7)  Undergo, within 10 years after the date of manufacturing, and, then, every 5 years, a non-destructive examination of the load-bearing parts, specified by the manufacturer, in compliance with the requirements of CSA Standard W178.1 Certification of Welding Inspection Organizations.

The structure shall also be analyzed using ultrasound.

A document confirming the examination and analysis shall be kept. The document shall contain the name and signature of the examiner and the date of the examination.

In addition, a complete instruction manual for every motorized scaffolding, written in French, must be at the disposal of users to ensure the scaffolding is used safely.

O.C. 119-2008, s. 7; O.C. 483-2021, s. 5.

2012-09-01

3.9.25. Motorized scaffolding: In addition to the standards prescribed in section 3.9.22, every motorized scaffolding manufactured after 13 March 2008 shall:

(1)  be designed and manufactured in compliance with ISO Standard 16369 - Mast-Climbing Work Platforms, applicable at the time of the manufacture;

(2)  have the sides of the work platform next to a mast protected over a height of at least 2 m to prevent access to the mast when the speed of the work platform exceeds 2.5 m per minute;

(3)  be equipped with a device preventing the fall of the work platform in case of malfunction of the hoisting system;

(4)  have at least one plate on which the following particulars appear in French:

(a)  the name of the manufacturer;

(b)  the date of manufacture;

(c)  the climbing speed;

(d)  the self-bearing height;

(e)  the electric power supply; and

(f)  the load table;

(5)  in addition to the manufacturer’s instructions, be inspected in compliance with the following minimum conditions:

(a)  before each use, in compliance with section 7.1.2.9 of ISO 16369 - Mast-Climbing Work Platforms ­Standard, applicable at the time of the manufacture, by a qualified person; and

(b)  quarterly by a qualified mechanic;

(6)  undergo every year a visual examination of its welds by a welding inspector holding a certificate issued by the Canadian Welding Bureau or a welding supervisor in the employ of a company certified in compliance with the requirements of CSA Standard W47.1 Certification of Companies for Fusion Welding of Steel; and

(7)  undergo every 5 years a non-destructive examination of the bearing parts by an organization certified by the Canadian Welding Bureau in compliance with the requirements of CSA Standard W178.1 Certification of Welding Inspection Organizations.

In addition, a complete instruction manual for every motorized scaffolding, written in French, must be at the disposal of users to ensure the scaffolding is used safely.

O.C. 119-2008, s. 7.