Scaffold structures that normally require bespoke design

 

Includes:

 

all shoring scaffolds (dead, raking, flying)

cantilevered scaffolds 1

truss-out Scaffolds

façade retention

access scaffolds with more than the 2 working lifts2

buttressed free-standing scaffolds

temporary roofs and temporary buildings

support scaffolds

complex loading bays 1

mobile and static towers 1

free standing scaffolds 1

temporary ramps and elevated roadways

staircases and fire escapes (unless covered by manufacturers instructions)

spectator terraces and seating stands

bridge scaffolds 1

towers requiring guys or ground anchors

offshore scaffolds

pedestrian footbridges or walkways

slung and suspended scaffolds

protection fans 1

pavement gantries

marine scaffolds

boiler scaffolds

power line crossings

lifting gantries and towers

steeple scaffolds

radial / splayed scaffolds on contoured facades

system scaffolds outside manufacturers guidance

sign board supports  

sealing end structures (such as temporary screens)

temporary storage on site

masts, lighting towers and transmission towers

sdvertising hoardings/banners

rubbish chute

any scaffold structure not mentioned above that falls outside the ‘compliant scaffold’ criteria in TG20 or similar guidance from manufacturers of system scaffolds.  

The above list is not exhaustive and any scaffold that is not a standard configuration or does not comply with published manufacturers’ guidelines will require a specific design produced by a competent person.