Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.40206 - Restricted zone requirements

Rule 206.

(1) For walls greater than 8 feet in height, a restricted zone shall be established prior to the start of the construction of the wall. The restricted zone shall meet all of the following requirements (see figure 1):

(a) Be equal to the height of the constructed wall plus a minimum of 4 feet and run the entire length of the wall plus a minimum of 4 feet beyond the ends of the wall.

(b) Be established on both sides and ends of the wall.

(c) Be limited to entry by employees trained in accordance with R 408.40205.

(d) Remain in place until the wall has obtained its final lateral support.

(e) Be delineated by signing in accordance with R 408.40207.

(2) When a restricted zone extends onto or across roadways or other adjacent areas, protection shall be provided as prescribed in construction safety standard part 22 signals, signs, tags, and barricades, R 408.42223 traffic control, or by other methods.

(3) If restricted zones cannot be installed or maintained as prescribed by these rules, alternative protective methods shall be provided.

Drawings/plans or calculations shall be prepared by a qualified person and available at the jobsite.

(4) For multi-story structures the restricted zone shall be determined by a qualified person.

Notes

Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.40206

1989 AACS; 2010 AACS