[Bentley]

Haha, that’s very true. I hope you are able to wrangle the new building commissioner.

[Bentley]

That seems crazy for him to be able to apply the code that way. Maybe as you begin to establish a working relationship with him you can convince him otherwise?

As far as OSHA is concerned, you are correct that it’s a 6′ drop for construction but it’s 4′ drop for general industry. Unless I am misunderstanding what you mean by “industrial work space”, general industry covers a wide range of activities but doesn’t include construction, maritime, and some others. I always have a fall protection fence for ret. walls at the 4′ level in anticipation of landscape maintenance activities. Obviously, I could be wrong.

[Bentley]

Andrew,

This is a really interesting topic (more frustrating for you I am sure). My first question to the commissioner would be, is it reasonable for pedestrians to use the top of the wall as a path? “Walking surface” is usually used in conjunction with a required egress point or to talk about a accessible path. Now, if any retaining wall is taller than 4 feet the OSHA rules kick in and you’d need the 42″ ht fall protection fence. Has this been built yet?

-Bentley

[Bentley]

My old boss did this. He was able to take the exam in Connecticut after working for a Civil Engineer and then obtained reciprocity in his current state. 

[Bentley]

Thank you!

[Bentley]

That’s what it seems like to me too.

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