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On July 19, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2173 thereby making permanent the 5% retention cap on public projects originally enacted by SB 93 in 2011. MCAC requested the Governor's signature in a July 12, 2022 letter. Background: SB 293 (2011) capped public works retentions at 5% (from 10%) until January 1, 2016 and reduced the timeline of private and public progress payments from 10 to 7 days (no sunset date on the progress payments timeline). Then, AB 1705 (2014) came along and extended the public works 5% maximum retention withholding until January 1, 2018. Later, AB 92 (2017) [...]

The Rolling Towers/Mobile Scaffold: Inspection, Maintenance, and Use Tip Sheet The most common type of rolling tower/mobile scaffold is simply a single bay supported scaffold tower with casters. Mobile scaffolds may be constructed using tube and coupler scaffold, fabricated frame scaffold or modular type scaffold. As with any supported scaffold, however, it can be configured in many different ways. This tip sheet highlights some of the key items to keep in mind when inspecting, erecting, maintaining, and using mobile scaffold. Definition of rolling tower/mobile scaffold: A powered or unpowered portable, caster-or wheel-mounted supported scaffold. Worksite Inspection Users of [...]

Description: Inner Access Decks (Hatch Decks)– A platform unit designed and constructed to carry at least one person and allow access from the scaffold level below by opening a hatch embedded in the deck. Inner Access Decks are equipped with end hooks that engage the scaffold bearer, a hatch for access and may contain an integrated ladder. Inner Access Decks are generally rated for uniformly distributed loads. Items that should be considered when using this checklist as a tool for making purchasing decisions. Ultimately, the purchasing decision comes down to the purchaser. This list is not intended to [...]