California’s New 6-Foot Fall Protection Rule: What Residential Contractors Need to Know - Morris & Garritano Insurance
Learn how California’s new 6-foot fall protection rule, effective July 1, 2025, will impact residential contractors. Discover what’s changing, who’s affected, and how to prepare now for compliance with updated Cal/OSHA standards.
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California Lowers Fall Protection Standards: New 6-Foot Rule for Construction & Roofing
Discover the latest updates on Cal/OSHA’s new fall protection regulations for residential construction, aligning with federal standards at 6 feet. Learn how these changes impact safety protocols and what construction firms need to do to comply.
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"As of July 1, 2025, California will adopt a new standard for fall protection in residential construction, lowering the trigger height to 6 feet across the board. This update brings California’s rules in line with federal OSHA standards, and it’s expected to affect a wide range of trades — particularly roofing and framing, but also siding, HVAC, solar, and finish work."
In my opinion building inspectors should not be enforcing OSHA standards, but I think it's a good "community service" mindset includes informing the community of new rules.
Side question, how many of you (or your staff) go up on roofs?