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The city of Anchorage resides in the state of Alaska and Alaska has an approved OSHA State Plan called AKOSH. Regarding fall protection, AKOSH refers to OSHA CFR 2019 for all applicable fall protection requirements.

Along with AKOSH, the city of Anchorage follows the International Building Code (IBC) along with some amendments. The amendments focus on a variety of things, but very few affect the standards surrounding fall protection.

Understanding Anchorage Fall Protection Requirements

OSHA Standard Interpretation - Do I follow OSHA or local building code in Anchorage?

The strictest rules must be followed. Where local codes are in effect, they are generally more specific and more stringent than applicable OSHA regulations. Compatibility with OSHA regulations is seldom an issue. (source)

OSHA 1910.5(c)(1) - What OSHA code applies in Anchorage?

If a particular standard is specifically applicable to a condition, practice, means, method, operation, or process, it shall prevail over any different general standard which might otherwise be applicable to the same scenario. (source)

IBC 1013.2 - Where is guardrail required in Anchorage?

Guards shall be located along open-sided walking surfaces, including mezzanines, equipment platforms, stairs, ramps, and landings that are located more that 30 inches measured vertically to the floor or grade below at any point within 36 inches horizontally to the edge of the open side. (source)

IBC 1013.2 - At what height do I need fall protection or guardrail in Anchorage?

Guardrails are required on any elevated walking surface above 30 inches. (source)

OSHA 1910.29 - What can a guardrail be made out of in Anchorage?

Guardrails, as long as they comply with all applicable standards, may be made out of any material. (source)

IBC 1013.3 - How tall does rooftop guardrail need to be in Anchorage?

Guards can not be less than 42 inches tall. (source)

OSHA 1926 Subpart M App B - How far apart can guardrail posts be in Anchorage?

Guardrail posts may not be spaced more than eight feet apart. (source)

OSHA 1910.29(b)(2) - Do I need a mid-rail in Anchorage?

Midrails must be installed between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking/working surface when there is no wall or parapet wall at least 21 inches high. (source)

OSHA 1910.29(k) - When do I need a toeboard in Anchorage?

Toeboards are required when there is danger of items falling from an elevated walking-working surface onto workers below. (source)

IBC 1607.8.1.1 - What are the load requirements for rooftop railing in Anchorage?

Handrails and guards must be designed to resist a concentrated load of 200 pounds and a linear load of 50 pounds per linear foot. (source)

OSHA 1910.29(b) - Can I use a non-penetrating guardrail in Anchorage?

Yes, as long as it complies with all other guardrail standards. (source)

IBC 1012 - Can guardrail serve as handrail in Anchorage?

Guardrails and handrails serve two different purposes and have different requirements. A handrail may be attached to a guardrail, but they are not one in the same. (source)

IBC 1013.7 - If my rooftop is lower than 22 feet but I have a roof hatch close to the edge, do I need rooftop railing in Anchorage?

If you have a roof hatch located within 10 feet of the roof edge, the roof access or roof edge must be protected by guardrail. (source)

IBC 1013.2 - If my rooftop is lower than 22 feet but I have mechanical equipment close to the edge, do I need rooftop railing in Anchorage?

Guards must be located along open-sided walking surfaces, including equipment platforms, that are located more that 30 inches measured vertically to the floor or grade below any point within 36 inches horizontally to the edge of the open side. (source)
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OSHA 1910.28(b)(3) - When is protection required when falling through a hole in Anchorage?

Employees must be protected from falling through holes, including skylights, that have more than a 4 foot drop, by personal fall arrest systems, guardrails, or covers. (source)
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