AS 1576.6:2020

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Scaffolding, Part 6: Metal tube-and-coupler scaffolding – Deemed to conform to AS/NZS 1576.1

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The objective of this Standard is to provide tabulated geometrical limits and guidance which, when applied to tube and coupler installations, would ensure conformance to requirements of AS/NZS 1576.1.

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About this publication

Preface

1 Scope and general

1.1 Scope and exclusions

1.1.1 Scope

1.1.2 Exclusions

1.2 Normative references

1.3 Definitions

1.4 Duty classification

2 Components

2.1 Tubes

2.1.1 Steel tubes

2.1.2 Aluminium tubes

2.1.3 Mixing of tubes

2.2 Couplers and accessories

2.3 Scaffold planks

2.4 Soleplates

3 Independent scaffold

3.1 Standards

3.2 Ledgers

3.2.1 General

3.2.2 Joints

3.3 Transoms

3.4 Longitudinal bracing

3.5 Transverse bracing

3.6 Ties

3.6.1 General

3.6.2 Freestanding stability

3.6.3 Lateral support for stability

3.7 Putlog

3.8 Working platforms

3.9 Omission of base lift

3.10 Edge protection

4 Single-pole scaffold

4.1 Standards

4.2 Ledgers

4.3 Longitudinal braces

4.4 Transverse braces

4.5 Ties

4.6 Putlogs

4.7 Working platforms

4.8 Edge protection

5 Specific applications

5.1 General

5.2 Birdcage scaffolds

5.3 Mobile scaffolds

5.4 Sloping working platforms

5.5 Accessways and barrow runs

5.5.1 General

5.5.2 Slope

5.6 Access for working platforms

5.6.1 General

5.6.2 Portable ladders

5.6.3 Use of ladders

5.7 Edge protection

5.7.1 General

5.7.2 Guardrails

5.7.3 Toeboards

5.7.4 Midrails

5.7.5 Infill

5.7.6 Omission of edge protection

5.7.7 Additional protection

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