{"code":"LAB","codeName":"Labor Code","section":"7104","citation":"Lab. Code, § 7104","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 5. SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT [6300. - 9254.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-5"},{"name":"PART 3. SAFETY ON BUILDINGS [7100. - 7384.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-5/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Buildings Under Construction or Repair [7100. - 7267.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-5/part-3/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Floors and Walls [7100. - 7110.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-5/part-3/chapter-1/article-1"}],"history":"Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1498.","effective":null,"html":"<p>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.</p>","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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/floors-and-walls-7104","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}