California Labor Code ARTICLE 4 - Structural Steel Framed Buildings

• Section 7250.
  As used in this article “building” means any multifloor structural steel framed building more than two stories high in the course of construction.(Added by Stats....
• Section 7251.
  As defined above, these provisions shall apply to buildings erected in tiers or stories and shall not apply to steel framed buildings having large open...
• Section 7252.
  The derrick or working floor of every building shall be solidly decked over its entire surface except for access openings.(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1498.)
• Section 7253.
  There shall be a tight and substantial temporary floor within two floors below and directly under that portion of each tier of beams on which...
• Section 7254.
  Temporary floors shall be wood planking of proper thickness, grade and span to carry the working load, but shall not be less than two inches...
• Section 7255.
  Provision shall be made to secure temporary flooring against displacement by strong winds or other forces.(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1498.)
• Section 7256.
  Planks shall extend a minimum of 12 inches beyond centerline of their supports at each end.(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1498.)
• Section 7257.
  Wire mesh or plywood (exterior grade) shall be used to cover openings adjacent to columns where planks do not fit tightly.(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch.
• Section 7258.
  Metal decking where used in lieu of wood planking shall be of equivalent strength and shall be laid tightly and secured to prevent movement.(Added by...
• Section 7259.
  Floor planks that are temporarily removed for any reason whatsoever shall be replaced as soon as work requiring their removal is completed or the open...
• Section 7260.
  Prior to removal of temporary floor plank, employees shall be instructed by assigned supervision the steps to be taken to perform the work safely and...
• Section 7261.
  When gathering and stacking temporary floor plank on a lower floor, in preparation for transferring such plank for use on an upper working floor, the...
• Section 7262.
  When gathering and stacking temporary floor planks from the last panel, the steel erector’s personnel assigned to such work shall be protected by safety belts...
• Section 7263.
  The sequence of erection, bolting, temporary guying, riveting and welding shall be such as to maintain the stability of the structural frame at all times...
• Section 7264.
  Where a building is being constructed in sections, each section constitutes a building as defined in Section 7250.(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1498.)
• Section 7265.
  Safety belts and nets shall be required in accordance with Article 24 (commencing with Section 1669) of subchapter 4 of Chapter 4 of Part 1...
• Section 7266.
  No person shall proceed with any work assigned to or undertaken by him, or require or permit any other person to proceed with work assigned...
• Section 7267.
  The Division of Occupational Safety and Health shall enforce this article.(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 676.)

Last modified: October 22, 2018