OSHA Erection Requirements
OSHA Erection Requirements
(OP)
I am currently working on a project that is heading into the steel erection phase. The contractor called me up and asked me to write a letter saying that the concrete has attained at least 75% compressive strength so they can begin steel erection. This is a requirement of OSHA.
I have been doing this for a while and this question pops up from time to time. I refused to write the letter for the contractor stating the fact that nowhere in OSHA does it require that the letter needs to come from an engineer. This didn’t go over well with the contractor. Now I am finding out that the contractor questioning my experience/abilities with the type of project to my client.
Am I being to difficult with the contractor? Do others write these letters for the contractor when requested?
I have been doing this for a while and this question pops up from time to time. I refused to write the letter for the contractor stating the fact that nowhere in OSHA does it require that the letter needs to come from an engineer. This didn’t go over well with the contractor. Now I am finding out that the contractor questioning my experience/abilities with the type of project to my client.
Am I being to difficult with the contractor? Do others write these letters for the contractor when requested?






RE: OSHA Erection Requirements
I would most definitely add a note to the letter stating that my opinion is based on the concrete test reports provided and it is the contractors responsibility to confirm the quality and strength of the concrete throughout the project. It does seem a bit much to put your neck on the line in this situation...but in the interest of keeping everyone happy and productive, I would write the letter with the above mentioned note (or similar CYA language)
RE: OSHA Erection Requirements