Scaffold Protocol - Aberdeen City Council

Aberdeen City CouncilStreet furnitureWhere the erection of the scaffold is to encase, obscure or require the removal of any streetfurniture including bins, lighting, signs, seating, guard-railing, etc. then the costs of removaland reinstatement of furniture shall be borne by the permit holder. Street furniture willrequire to be securely stored and any costs associated with the loss or damage resulting inreplacement shall also be borne by the permit holder.2.4 Submitting a scaffold permit applicationWhen planning for, and making, an application for a scaffold permit, the person in control ofthe work being undertaken from the scaffold, e.g. the Client or Principal Contractor, shouldcarefully read the previous Permit Procedures.Having read the Permit Procedures (Section 2), you should complete the Application Form(Section 2.5) and return it, with your Scaffold Plan and the appropriate Fee(s), to AberdeenCity Council (see address at Appendix 2).When planning your work you should use the 'Pre-start checklist for the planning andprocurement of scaffolding' (Section 3.1), as well as the guidance on:• the hierarchy of protective measures (scaffold erection and falling objects)(Section 3.2);• competence (Section 3.3); and• inspection (Section 3.4).Note that couplers should not be thrown or handled in a manner that places the public at risk.Consideration needs given to the requirements for the safe unloading and loading ofcomponents. Where unerected components cannot be safely stored at ground level adviceshould be sought from the scaffold designer as to the extent of materials that can be storedon the incomplete scaffolding, and how this can be done safely.More detailed guidance is contained within Sections 3.5 to 3.10, 4.1 and also the Appendices.Please note that references to technical standards within this document are detailed inAppendix 4.Aberdeen City Council forms will be periodically updated and published on the websitewww.aberdeencity.gov.uk It is your responsibility to ensure that you are using the currentforms and standards.Page 9 of 46 Issue 1