The I-14.1 is a standard created by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the International Window Cleaning Association (IWCA). The purpose of the standard is to provide specific guidelines that will result in a safe working environment for window cleaning and exterior access operations. The most current edition was approved on October 25, 2001.

OSHA citations clearly identify buildings without compliant anchor systems.

The standards of agencies of the U.S. Government, and organizations which are not agencies of the U.S. Government which are incorporated by reference in this part, have the same force and effect as other standards in this part. Only the mandatory provisions (i.e., provisions containing the word shall or other mandatory language) of standards incorporated by reference are adopted as standards under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Reference: ANSI/IWCA 1-14.1-2001, Section 3.9 -

Building owners and window cleaning contractors shall not allow suspended work to be performed unless it has been determined that the building has provided, identified and certified anchorages complying with Section 9 or 10 for: independent safety lines, tie-backs for outriggers, parapet clamps, and cornice hooks; primary support anchorages for powered and manual boatswain's chairs; primary support anchorages for rope descent systems; horizontal (rope) lines or lifelines; and wherever else required.

If anchors are installed early in the construction phase, the anchors can also be used for fall protection during the construction of the building. Instead of roofers or other contractors providing their own fall protection systems, they can use the fall protection system that is already in place. This can provide a cost savings to the owner.

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