Tubular Scaffolding

Scaffolds-temporary platforms to provide a safe working place at a convenient

height. Usually required when the working height is 1500 or more above ground
level.

Component parts of a Tubular scaffold

Standard all tubes to comply with Standard
BN EN 39 or BS
Standard 1139-1.2
ledger
transoms or putlogs

Transom or putlog

longitudinal horizontal member called a

Vertical member usually
called a standard spaced at
1800to 2400 centres
depending on load to be
carried
ledger-fixed to standard with double
couplers
transverse horizontal
member called a transom
fixed to ledgers

Ledger
HORIZONTAL COMPPONENTS
Transom or putlog

Double coupler facade brace

Ledger

blade end Standard

Timber sole Base plate with
plate under base locating spigot
plates on soft or plan size 150 x
uneven ground 150

transverse horizontal member called a

putlog-fixed to ledger with a putlog coupler

cross brace

all bracing filled with swivel couplers

SLOPING COMPONENTS
Refs.: BS EN 39: Loose steel tubes for tube and coupler scaffolds .
BS 1139-1.2: Metal scaffolding . Tubes. Specification for
alluminium tube.
BS EN 12811-1 Temporary equipment. Scaffolds. Performance
requirements and generel design.
Work at Height Regulations.
Occupational Health and Safety Act. Scaffold Regulations