1926.755(a): General requirements for erection stability
Key takeaways
- 1926.755(a) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart R).
- OSHA cited it 5 times in the last 3 years, in 4 inspections, with $41,882 in current penalties.
- Related part: 1926.755(a)(1) (4 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.755(a) ("General requirements for erection stability") is one requirement inside 1926.755 Column anchorage, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart R). It includes 4 sub-paragraphs. 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
(a) General requirements for erection stability. 5 citations
(1) All columns shall be anchored by a minimum of 4 anchor rods (anchor bolts). Open (a)(1) 4 citations
(2) Each column anchor rod (anchor bolt) assembly, including the column-to-base plate weld and the column foundation, shall be designed to resist a minimum eccentric gravity load of 300 pounds (136.2 kg) located 18 inches (.46m) from the extreme outer face of the column in each direction at the top of the column shaft. Open (a)(2)
(3) Columns shall be set on level finished floors, pre-grouted leveling plates, leveling nuts, or shim packs which are adequate to transfer the construction loads.
(4) All columns shall be evaluated by a competent person to determine whether guying or bracing is needed; if guying or bracing is needed, it shall be installed. 1 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.755.
Export the list: 4 inspections cited 1926.755(a) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.755(a).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.755(a)(1) 4 citations
- 1926.755(a)(2)
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.755 (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 2026-11-06
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