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Title: Tube and Coupler (cont'd)

Type: Text Slide

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• Transverse bracing forming an "X" across the width of the scaffold must be installed at the scaffold ends, and at least at:

  - Every third set of posts horizontally (measured from only one end)

  - Every fourth runner vertically

• Bracing must extend upward diagonally to opposite sides of the scaffold
• Where length is greater than their height, longitudinal bracing must be repeated beginning at least at every fifth post
• On outside posts, tube and coupler guardrails and midrails may be used in lieu of outside runners