When Will City Inspectors Begin to Ask for Scaffolding Safety Training Ids?
City Officials will begin to request ID’s on April 1st, 2003. • What Happens If an Operator Does Not Have a Scaffolding Safety Training Id? The City Official will write the operator a citation and he/she will have 30 days to comply with the citation. • What Is the Penalty for Not Carrying a Scaffolding Safety Training Id? Any person participating in or allowing the erection, operation, or maintenance of scaffolding in violation of Chapter 13-34 is subject to a fine of $1,000 to $10,000. • Can a City Official Shut down a Job Site? Yes, the Building Commissioner can order an immediate stoppage of all work conducted on scaffolding that is in violation. • Where and When Can You Receive Scaffolding Safety Training? Training is available at various locations throughout the Chicago Metropolitan area. Please check the Department of Buildings website for approved scaffolding safety course providers. • Is There a Cost for Scaffolding Safety Training? Yes, the cost varies from provider to provide
