This document discusses TG20:13, the technical guidance published by the NASC for scaffolding design. It provides an overview of TG20:13's requirements, including design features that must be included like location, height, loading, and ties. It also notes that TG20:13 compliance sheets only cover basic scaffolds, and more complex designs require a bespoke design from a competent person. The best way to ensure TG20:13 compliance is by engaging a scaffold design company to provide compliant designs and documentation.
This document discusses TG20:13, the technical guidance published by the NASC for scaffolding design. It provides an overview of TG20:13's requirements, including design features that must be included like location, height, loading, and ties. It also notes that TG20:13 compliance sheets only cover basic scaffolds, and more complex designs require a bespoke design from a competent person. The best way to ensure TG20:13 compliance is by engaging a scaffold design company to provide compliant designs and documentation.
This document discusses TG20:13, the technical guidance published by the NASC for scaffolding design. It provides an overview of TG20:13's requirements, including design features that must be included like location, height, loading, and ties. It also notes that TG20:13 compliance sheets only cover basic scaffolds, and more complex designs require a bespoke design from a competent person. The best way to ensure TG20:13 compliance is by engaging a scaffold design company to provide compliant designs and documentation.
This document discusses TG20:13, the technical guidance published by the NASC for scaffolding design. It provides an overview of TG20:13's requirements, including design features that must be included like location, height, loading, and ties. It also notes that TG20:13 compliance sheets only cover basic scaffolds, and more complex designs require a bespoke design from a competent person. The best way to ensure TG20:13 compliance is by engaging a scaffold design company to provide compliant designs and documentation.
Introduction To TG20:13………………….……………………………………………... 3 Scaffolding Design And TG20:13………………………...……………………………. 4 What Design Features Are Included In TG20:13………………...…………………… 5 Best Way To Ensure TG20:13 Compliant Scaffolding Design…….………………… 6 Contact Us………………………………………………………...…….………………… 7
2 Email: info@designsafe.co.uk Call: 01384 459090 Introduction to TG20:13
The TG20:13 Technical Guidance was created by the NASC (National Access & Scaffolding Confederation). The aim of this technical guidance is to impose universal good practice in the use of tube and fitting scaffolding. It sets high standards for scaffold structures - clearly showing what is and is not acceptable. The TG20:13 guidelines are endorsed by the UKCG, HSE and CITB.
TG20:13 is outlined in four ways, this includes two books, an Operational Guide and a Design Guide, together with an innovative new software package called the TG20:13 e-Guide which is used to produce TG20 Compliance Sheets. The technical guidance is also summarised in a pocket-sized “TG20:13 User Guide”.
TG20:13 guidelines are based on detailed structural research, carried out at
considerable expense by the NASC. The resulting set of rules dovetail with the European standard for scaffolding set out in BS EN 12811.
One of the most important advantages provided by TG20:13 is the standardisation
of basic scaffolding projects. The TG20:13 e-guide software provides the ability to produce documentation known as compliance sheets that are used for the construction & checking of basic scaffolds. This includes internal birdcage scaffolds, free standing and tied towers, bridged scaffolds and chimney stack scaffolds. The software also allows for additional items such as protection fans, cantilevered platforms, inside board brackets, pavement lifts, stair towers, loading bays (in some circumstances), prefabricated transom units and cladding.
3 Email: info@designsafe.co.uk Call: 01384 459090 Scaffold Design And TG20:13
In order to comply with TG20:13 all scaffold
contractors or main contractors should provide either a TG20:13 compliance sheet or a bespoke design. The criteria laid out in a TG20:13 compliance sheet eliminate any confusion, ignorance or misinformation, if they are applied consistently and comprehensively, however TG20:13 compliance sheets are only intended to cover basic scaffolds. There are no compliance sheets to cover more complicated scaffolds meaning a bespoke design is required. To find out more about what types of scaffolds do or do not require a design, we have complied a separate guide that details the most common types of scaffolds that are not covered by TG20:13 compliance sheets and therefore require a design. You can download that guide here.
Of course, designs have been an important feature of the scaffolding trade for many years. The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require that designs are used, unless a scaffold is assembled to industry-recognised standards. These configurations now include those prescribed in the NASC Technical Guidance TG20:13 for tube and fitting scaffolds as set out in the compliance sheets.
Under the Work at Height Regulations 2005, it is also a requirement for the scaffold design to be completed by a competent person. The resulting design must have enough strength, rigidity and stability to be safe throughout its lifecycle.
4 Email: info@designsafe.co.uk Call: 01384 459090 What Design Features Are Included In TG20:13 Guidance
In effect, the TG20:13 Technical Guidance provides a checklist for the design of safe, appropriate, compliant and insurable scaffolding structures.
It includes such features as:
Proper location
Design height
Maximum loading
Ties
Add on features.
Each type of structure is given its own strict measurement and component breakdown. TG20:13 sets out clear guidance for its construction including bay sizes & lift heights as well as specifying the required tie load, which should be tested on site & the maximum leg load so the capacity of the bearing surface can be checked.
5 Email: info@designsafe.co.uk Call: 01384 459090 Best Way To Ensure TG20:13 Compliant Scaffold Design
Though TG20:13 is classed as technical guidance, not a statutory requirement, it is
considered a core value of the scaffolding industry and associated trades. Compliance also ensures that you stay within the legal requirements of the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
The safety of site personnel is always paramount, However, taking steps to be
100% true to these technical guidelines is also an assured way of meeting insurance policy demands.
The best way to adhere to TG20:13 is to engage the services of a scaffold design company. At Access Design & Safety Ltd we are experienced and adept at meeting the technical standards prescribed for all types of scaffolding projects. We are also fully insured for complete peace of mind. If you need further advice about TG20:13 and how you can stay compliant or to discuss how we can help you with your latest scaffolding project, please feel free to contact us by phone or email. You can also find out more about us by visiting our website.
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