Is plastic warning tape affixed to stanchions considered an equivalent alternative to control lines?
Yes, plastic warning tape affixed to stanchions can be considered an equivalent alternative to control lines. Appendix D states that control lines can consist of ropes, wires, tapes, or equivalent materials, as well as supporting stanchions. In addition, as described above, the three elements required for control lines and their equivalent alternatives are (1) controlled access, (2) clear demarcation of the CDZ boundary, and (3) high visibility. To be considered an equivalent, the tape must meet the three criteria and possess adequate strength to remain intact during its use. Appendix D, paragraph (2)(ii) recommends a minimum breaking strength of 200 pounds. Question 5: Are high visibility construction cones, placed along a CDZ, an acceptable alternative to control lines? Answer: No, high-visibility construction cones, placed along a CDZ, are not an acceptable alternative to control lines. As described above, the three elements required for control lines and their equivalent alternativ
