1926.502(f)(1)(i): Warning Line 6 Feet From the Roof Edge
When mechanical equipment is not being used, the warning line must be set up at least 6 feet from the roof edge.
Official text: 29 CFR 1926.502(f)(1)(i)
(i) When mechanical equipment is not being used, the warning line shall be erected not less than 6 feet (1.8 m) from the roof edge.
48 citationsSource: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.502.
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Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 14 |
Top states: IL (8), MI (5), PA (5), KY (4), OH (3)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| FOR SURE ROOFING, LLC | ANKENY, IA | $9,268 |
| MARK A. MONDO BUILDING & EXCAVATING INC. | MINERAL WELLS, WV | $9,000 |
| DC EXPRESS CONSTRUCTION LLC | MORRIS PLAINS, NJ | $5,958 |
| DURABLE ROOFING LLC | MERRILL, WI | $5,825 |
| BLACK HORSES ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION LLC | SPRINGFIELD, IL | $4,965 |
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.502(f)(1)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.502(f) Warning line systems 207 citations
- 1926.502(f)(1) 150 citations
- 1926.502(f)(2) 52 citations
- 1926.502(f)(1)(iii) 45 citations
- 1926.502(f)(2)(ii) 32 citations
- 1926.502(f)(2)(i) 13 citations
- 1926.502(f)(2)(iv) 2 citations
- 1926.502(f)(4)
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