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Monday, July 25, 2011

Requirements for Hole Covers

Q: During construction, when covering openings in a roof such as skylights and fan rough-ins, how strong does the material have to be? 
A: 1926.502(i)(2) All other covers shall be capable of supporting, without failure, at least twice the weight of employees, equipment, and materials that may be imposed on the cover at any one time.