The latest version can be downloaded from the confederation’s website.

Principal features of the update include:

• A specification for TG20:13 compliant 3.2mm wall thickness cold-formed high tensile steel tubes to BS EN 10219-1;

• An amendment to the sign off section of compliance sheets to state that illustrations are indicative;

• Clarification regarding ties to the inner face of the scaffold only;

• Compliance sheets for sheeted scaffolds with transom units;

• Compliance sheets for scaffolds of 2.0m, 3.0m or 4.0m height;

• Clarification regarding the horizontal spacing of ties for scaffolds with a maximum bay length less than 2.0m.

Robin James, NASC Managing Director said: “These updates to TG20:13 demonstrate the commitment of the NASC to the continual improvement of TG20:13 to meet the demands of the UK scaffolding industry.

“The NASC advises that all existing users of TG20:13 should download this new version of the TG20:13 eGuide together with the accompanying document Supplement 1.”