1910.28(b)(13)(ii): Roof Work 6 to 15 Feet From the Edge
When work is done at least 6 feet but less than 15 feet from the roof edge, the employer must protect each employee from falling with a guardrail, safety net, travel restraint or personal fall arrest system. A designated area may be used for work that is both infrequent and temporary.
Key takeaways
- 1910.28(b)(13)(ii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart D).
- OSHA cited it 37 times in the last 3 years, in 37 inspections, with $136,779 in current penalties.
- Most citations: NV (9), MN (4), MD (4).
- Related part: 1910.28(b) Protection from fall hazards (3,551 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(13)(ii) is one requirement inside 1910.28 Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart D). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(ii) When work is performed at least 6 feet (1.6 m) but less than 15 feet (4.6 m) from the roof edge, the employer must ensure each employee is protected from falling by using a guardrail system, safety net system, travel restraint system, or personal fall arrest system. The employer may use a designated area when performing work that is both infrequent and temporary. 37 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.28.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Top states: NV (9), MN (4), MD (4), NY (3), OR (3)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| DESIMONE GAMING INC. | HENDERSON, NV | $11,585 |
| SOUTHERN AIR, INC. | NORFOLK, VA | $10,325 |
| 317737400 - RIVERPARK OPERATIONS LLC | EUGENE, OR | $9,223 |
| LEWISTOWN VALLEY ENTERPRISES, INC. | TAMAQUA, PA | $8,296 |
| 107422 - COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | CLOQUET, MN | $7,700 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.28(b)(13)(ii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.28(b) Protection from fall hazards 3,551 citations
- 1910.28(b)(1) Unprotected sides and edges 1,938 citations
- 1910.28(b)(1)(i) 1,933 citations
- 1910.28(b)(3) Holes 667 citations
- 1910.28(b)(11) Stairways 407 citations
- 1910.28(b)(11)(ii) 351 citations
- 1910.28(b)(3)(ii) 288 citations
- 1910.28(b)(3)(i) 238 citations
- 1910.28(b)(13) Work on low-slope roofs 132 citations
- 1910.28(b)(6) Dangerous equipment 123 citations
- 1910.28(b)(3)(iv) 108 citations
- 1910.28(b)(6)(i) 106 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What protection is needed 6 to 15 feet from a roof edge?
A guardrail system, safety net system, travel restraint system, or personal fall arrest system.
When can a designated area be used?
When the work is both infrequent and temporary.
What distance range does this cover?
At least 6 feet (1.6 m) but less than 15 feet (4.6 m) from the roof edge.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.28 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-20
3-year window. 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.