1926.502(f)(2)(i): Flag Warning Lines Every 6 Feet
The rope, wire or chain must be flagged with high-visibility material at no more than 6-foot intervals.
Official text: 29 CFR 1926.502(f)(2)(i)
(i) The rope, wire, or chain shall be flagged at not more than 6-foot (1.8 m) intervals with high-visibility material;
13 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 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: PA (4), AZ (1), OR (1), WI (1), OH (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| RFX2023XRS480X0069 - SPRINGBROOK SGC, LLC | TEMPE, AZ | $8,930 |
| JOHNNY'S GENERAL CONSTRUCTION | EL PASO, TX | $4,702 |
| MID-SOUTH ROOF SYSTEMS, INC. | FAIRBANKS, AK | $2,483 |
| CARLOS PEREZ | CRISFIELD, MD | $437 |
| 317734787 - WEATHERGUARD INC | SHERWOOD, OR | $0 |
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.502(f)(2)(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)(i) 48 citations
- 1926.502(f)(1)(iii) 45 citations
- 1926.502(f)(2)(ii) 32 citations
- 1926.502(f)(2)(iv) 2 citations
- 1926.502(f)(4)
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Official text from the eCFR. Citation and injury numbers from public U.S. Department of Labor enforcement and accident records, copied nightly; 3-year window; data as of 2026-10-18. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.