TG20:13 Compliant Scaffold Designers

TG20:13 was issued by the NASC as new guidance that will impact on all tube and fitting scaffold design within the UK. As of June 2014 it is the only guidance that is acceptable to the HSE.Scaffolds now require a design drawing and / or calculations. Typical design scaffolds are:Scaffolds to radial buildingsLoad bearing scaffoldsShoring / support scaffoldsStorage racking (i.e. truss rack)Untied free standing scaffoldsAny scaffold that is slung, hung or trussed outAccess scaffolds with more than 2 working liftsCertain birdcage scaffoldCantilever scaffoldsCertain loading baysLarge span bridges in scaffoldScaffolds on sloping surfacesTemporary buildings / roofs