On a California construction site, personal fall protection is generally required for workers exposed to falls of:
Explanation
Section 1670(a) sets the California general construction figure at falls in excess of 7 1/2 feet, and the state does not follow the federal number. Six feet is 29 CFR 1926.501's general construction trigger; in California it appears only for residential-type framing under section 1716.2(e)(1) and for residential roofing. Ten feet is the federal supported scaffold trigger in 1926.451(g)(1). Four feet is the federal GENERAL INDUSTRY figure in 29 CFR 1910.28, and California's general industry rule is different again - section 3210(a) requires guardrails at elevations more than 30 inches. Particular operations carry their own numbers: steel erection at 15 feet, and roofing routed by section 1670(a) to section 1730, which on a low-slope roof triggers above 20 feet.
Law Reference: 8 CCR §1670(a); §1716.2(e)(1); §1730; §3210(a); 29 CFR 1926.501; 1926.451(g)(1); 1910.28This topic, taught in full in the CSLB Law & Business guide. CSLB Law & Business — Complete Study Guide (2026) — PDF + EPUB, $24.99 · 14-day refund →
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