Is there a height that builders can put up scaffolding that doesn't need tickets?

[CalvinHobbes]

Obviously will do it the right way but thinking about costs.

Edited February 6, 2023 by CalvinHobbes

[markc]

For internal it’s worth buying a decent tower/s. If being used by subbies just make sure it’s put together as the instructions with handrails and toe boards and you will be fine. 
title change threw me !

no limit on height (other than the tower manufacturers specification). If it’s a decent size room and tall I would be using a scissor lift assuming the floor is up to the weight.

Edited February 6, 2023 by markc

[Canski]

Is Trad deck for hire anywhere ? Or do they only supply and fit ?
https://www.jmacsafetysystems.co.uk/products/macdeck/?utm_term=trad deck&utm_campaign=Route+|+J+Mac+Safety+|+Safety+Decking+|+Trad+Deck&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=4442988593&hsa_cam=9653197370&hsa_grp=111937701526&hsa_ad=479195658704&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-318625314880&hsa_kw=trad deck&hsa_mt=e&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gclid=Cj0KCQiA54KfBhCKARIsAJzSrdroowBoNKunHayVCMw5ClOqydVL6rgn_zmfw-t2kAU4E9exqOyo744aAoHLEALw_wcB

[CalvinHobbes]

Ah good ideas thanks. We are doing 2 houses so it makes sense to have own it. Floors should be grand but will check. Cheers

[CalvinHobbes]

52 minutes ago, Canski said:

Is Trad deck for hire anywhere ? Or do they only supply and fit ?
https://www.jmacsafetysystems.co.uk/products/macdeck/?utm_term=trad deck&utm_campaign=Route+|+J+Mac+Safety+|+Safety+Decking+|+Trad+Deck&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=4442988593&hsa_cam=9653197370&hsa_grp=111937701526&hsa_ad=479195658704&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-318625314880&hsa_kw=trad deck&hsa_mt=e&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gclid=Cj0KCQiA54KfBhCKARIsAJzSrdroowBoNKunHayVCMw5ClOqydVL6rgn_zmfw-t2kAU4E9exqOyo744aAoHLEALw_wcB

I see it on ebay! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394296114540?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338749386&toolid=20006&customid=GB_12576_394296114540.143192034695~1870896597768-g_Cj0KCQiA54KfBhCKARIsAJzSrdqSVzST1EN7NNThriyhR-NyhkeFlYLHkLkH3F0Sz-xSeeKBcZOo6I0aAo9dEALw_wcB

 

[saveasteading]

No tickets for a tower, because they slot together, but just be sensible.

FYI where a ticket is required (for certain companies) it is the easiest of courses, about a half day including intro and practical test.

 

Buy or hire robust towers, made of tube. They usually attract 50% discount to the stated hire cost. But for over about 8 weeks you might as well buy, use and resell.

They need adjustable feet (or wheels) too, to avoid relying on bits of packer underneath, and for easy adjustment.

They will also need stabilisers, which will come with the set when required. It is very common, and silly, for builders to have these not quite touching the ground.

 

When towers reach any height that might be (or feel) a bit unstable, then it is prudent and usually quite easy to tie them to the structure. 

I prefer to use eye bolts  where the fixing can stay fixed, but the ring removed for aesthetics.

 

[ProDave]

8 hours ago, CalvinHobbes said:

Ah good ideas thanks. We are doing 2 houses so it makes sense to have own it. Floors should be grand but will check. Cheers

I would buy Kwikstage, Cuplock or a similar "system" can make anything from a single tower to full house very easy, much easier that traditional scaffold.

[Blooda]

11 hours ago, Canski said:

Is Trad deck for hire anywhere ? Or do they only supply and fit ?
https://www.jmacsafetysystems.co.uk/products/macdeck/?utm_term=trad deck&utm_campaign=Route+|+J+Mac+Safety+|+Safety+Decking+|+Trad+Deck&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=4442988593&hsa_cam=9653197370&hsa_grp=111937701526&hsa_ad=479195658704&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-318625314880&hsa_kw=trad deck&hsa_mt=e&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gclid=Cj0KCQiA54KfBhCKARIsAJzSrdroowBoNKunHayVCMw5ClOqydVL6rgn_zmfw-t2kAU4E9exqOyo744aAoHLEALw_wcB

We paid about £500 for 100m² of Trad, on top of the scaffold erect / hire for our build.  That included moving up to the first floor on completion of the flooring. That took less than 2 hours on each visit.