1926.502(f)(2)(ii): Warning Line Height: 34 to 39 Inches
The line's lowest point, including sag, must be at least 34 inches, and its highest point no more than 39 inches, above the walking/working surface.
Official text: 29 CFR 1926.502(f)(2)(ii)
(ii) The rope, wire, or chain shall be rigged and supported in such a way that its lowest point (including sag) is no less than 34 inches (.9 m) from the walking/working surface and its highest point is no more than 39 inches (1.0 m) from the walking/working surface;
32 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 | 14 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Top states: PA (9), MI (4), MD (4), IL (3), CA (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| COLORADO MOISTURE CONTROL, INC. | DENVER, CO | $5,200 |
| WILSON ROOFING INC | BROOKSVILLE, FL | $4,965 |
| M. POTTEIGER ROOFING, INC. | ALLENTOWN, PA | $3,687 |
| ROI ROOFING AND SUPPLY | ERIE, PA | $3,400 |
| ICAO CONSTRUCTION INC. | CRANSTON, RI | $2,578 |
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.502(f)(2)(ii).
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)(i) 13 citations
- 1926.502(f)(2)(iv) 2 citations
- 1926.502(f)(4)
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