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Tg20-Eguide Compress

TG20:13 is NASC's comprehensive guide for tube and fitting scaffolding that provides standards for scaffold design and construction. It was officially launched on November 22, 2013 and aims to provide standards to comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005. TG20:13 defines compliant scaffold designs, components, and features that eliminate the need for structural calculations. It provides standards for materials, ties, boards and other parts. The guide is supported by the HSE and UKCG as a means to ensure safer scaffolding practices.

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Tg20-Eguide Compress

TG20:13 is NASC's comprehensive guide for tube and fitting scaffolding that provides standards for scaffold design and construction. It was officially launched on November 22, 2013 and aims to provide standards to comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005. TG20:13 defines compliant scaffold designs, components, and features that eliminate the need for structural calculations. It provides standards for materials, ties, boards and other parts. The guide is supported by the HSE and UKCG as a means to ensure safer scaffolding practices.

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Introducing TG20:13

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Introducing TG20:13
 Official launch - 22nd November 2013 at the NASC AGM, Bristol
‘A comprehensive guide to good practice for tube and fitting
scaffolding’

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Work at Height Regulations 2005
Schedule 3 – part 2 additional requirements for scaffolding

7) Strength & stability calculations for scaffolding shall be


carried out unless…

a) A note of calculations, covering the structural


arrangements contemplated is available; or,

b) It is assembled in conformity with a generally


recognised standard configuration.

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HSE Support

‘The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require that


strength and stability calculations are carried out for
scaffolds unless they conform to a recognised standard…

…HSE is pleased to acknowledge that TG20 has been


written by NASC to provide such a standard…’

Heather Bryant, Chief Inspector of Construction


Health and Safety Executive

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UKCG Support
‘We applaud and support the work of
the NASC which will no doubt result in
safer scaffolding…

The UKCG recommend the adoption


and standardised use of TG20:13…
both within and outside the
construction sector.’

Stephen Ratcliffe,
Director UK Contractors Group

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TG20 Compliant Scaffolding

 TG20 compliant scaffolds have been


designed by structural calculation in
accordance with BS EN 12811.

 Design advice should be sought for


any scaffold outside of the scope of
TG20 Compliant Scaffolding.

 TG20 compliant scaffolds were


previously referred to as ‘Basic’ or
‘Standard’ Scaffolds.

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TG20 Compliance Sheets

 Demonstrates compliance
and that bespoke design is
not required.
 Typical Scaffolds included
in TG20:13 Operational
Guide (Chapter 03).
 Wider variations included
in the TG20 eGuide.
 Design advice must be
sought for any scaffold
outside the scope of a
TG20 Compliance Sheet.

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Simplified Wind Classifications
 Wind exposure affects the maximum height and
tie duty, especially when sheeted or netted.
 A simple wind exposure classification illustrated
here is used with the TG20 Compliance Sheets
(chapter 3)
 A more accurate wind analysis is used in the
TG20 eGuide, which can result in increased safe
heights and reduced tie duties.
 Further advice is provided for designers in TG20
Design Guide.
 Wind exposure is classified as ‘moderate’, ‘high’
or ‘extreme’
 Other factors to be considered are ‘site
topography’, ‘seasonal variations’ and ‘wind
shielding in cities’
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Compliant Scaffolding Types
 Tied Independent Scaffolding

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Compliant Scaffolding Types
 Towers

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Compliant Scaffolding Types
 Interior Access Birdcage Scaffolding

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Compliant Scaffolding Types
 Tied Putlog Scaffolding

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Compliant Scaffolding Types
 Free-standing Independent Scaffolding

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Compliant Scaffolding Types
 Loading Bay

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Compliant Scaffolding Types
 Ladder Access Tower

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Compliant Scaffolding Types
 Chimney-stack Scaffolding

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Compliant Scaffolding Features

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Compliant Scaffolding Features
 Bridging with Beams

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Compliant Scaffolding Features
 Prefabricated Transom Units

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Compliant Scaffolding Features
 Light duty protection fans

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Compliant Scaffolding Features
 Pavement Lifts

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Compliant Scaffolding Features
 Cantilevered Access Platforms

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Compliant Scaffolding Features
 Inside Board Bracket Platforms

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Tube
 TG20 Compliant Scaffolds only permits the
following types of tube to be used:
 BS EN 39 type 4 (4mm) galvanised steel
tubes or equivalent
 High-tensile galvanised steel tubes with a
diameter of 48.3mm, thickness of 3.2mm,
in accordance with BS EN 10210-1
 The following types may not be used
without design:
 BS EN 39 type 3 steel tubes
 Aluminium tubes
 Other dimension, material or grade

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Scaffold Boards
 Platforms constructed from timber boards or decks of other materials

 BS2482 Timber board (softwood)  BS2482 Board (with nail plate option)

 LVL Board (Laminated Veneer Lumber)  Composite Plastic Board

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NASC Yearbook
 Summary in the TG20:13 article in the Yearbook

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TG20 eGuide Demonstration

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www.nasc.org.uk

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