1.10.1
The erector shall be responsible for the means, methods, and safety of erection of the structural steel frame.
1.10.2
The structural engineer of record (SER) shall be responsible for the structural adequacy of the design of the structure in the completed project. The SER shall not be responsible for the means, methods, and safety of erection of the structural steel frame. See also Section 7.10.
Commentary
The erector normally establishes the methods and sequence of the work for the erection process, including the safety of the personnel involved in these activities. Special requirements should be included in the bid documents when another party prescribes erection means and methods. The erector is also in control of the stability of the structure during this activity. A site-specific or project-specific erection plan and erection bracing drawings can provide the work plan and control mechanisms to maintain safety for personnel and structural stability during erection. The ODRC, per OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart R—Steel Erection, provides information and support to the erector to assure safety and structural stability. The ODRD provides the required information related to structural stability as required by Section 7.10.1.