What Is the Maximum Height for a Scaffold Tower (2024)?

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Scaffold Tower Height Limits

The maximum height of a scaffold tower depends on several factors:

  • 🏠  Indoor vs outdoor use
  • 🏗️  Whether the tower is freestanding or tied
  • ✅  Compliance with BS EN 1004:2020

1. Freestanding Towers

Indoor Use:

  • 📏  Maximum platform height (2024): 12 metres
  • ⚖️  Must be stabilised with outriggers or a wide base.

Outdoor Use:

  • 📏  Maximum platform height (2024): 8 metres
  • 🌬️  Exposure to wind requires stricter stability, even with outriggers.


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