Cal. LAB § 7104
This is the official text of Cal. LAB § 7104, part of California’s Labor Code — governs wages, workplace safety, and employee rights.
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Official statutory text
If a span of a floor on a building exceeds 13 feet, an intermediate beam shall be used to support the temporary flooring, but spans not to exceed 16 feet may be covered by three-inch planks without an intermediate beam. The intermediate beam shall be of a sufficient strength to sustain a live load of 50 pounds per square foot of the area supported.
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