Pipe scaffolding rental in NYC starts with two questions: how high is the work, and how long is the wall? American Tool Rental rents scaffold frames, braces, planks, wheels and guardrails from our Brooklyn yard and delivers them to all five boroughs. Call 718-344-1474 or request a quote to check availability.
Which pipe scaffolding frames do you need?
Most jobs use 5 x 6 frames (5 ft wide x 6 ft 4 in tall), stacked into levels and braced into 8 ft bays. Tight interiors need a narrow frame or a rolling baker scaffold. The scaffolding calculator counts the frames, braces and planks for your height and length.
- Standard frames: the 5 x 6 ladder frame has rungs built into the frame for climbing, and the 5 x 6 walk-through frame has an open center so workers and materials can pass through.
- Narrow spaces: the 2 ft narrow frame and the 3 ft walk-thru frame fit hallways and other tight spaces.
- Indoor rolling work: the baker scaffold is 6 ft long and 29 in wide, so it rolls through most 32 to 33 in doors. Add the guardrail set when the platform is 10 ft or more off the floor or you stack a second section. When you stack, also add the outrigger set.
- Parts to finish the setup: cross braces for each 8 ft bay, OSHA planks, safety rails, leveling jacks, 8 in wheels, tie bars and fire retardant debris netting.
What is in a typical setup?
A frame scaffold is built from a few parts. We help you list them for your wall.
- Frames: one more frame than bays at each level, so 3 bays need 4 frames per level.
- Cross braces: a pair forms an X between frames, on the front and back of each bay, at every level.
- Planks: 2 x 10 in OSHA planks to make the work deck.
- Base: leveling jacks for uneven ground, or wheels to roll.
- Safety: guardrails at height, and debris netting if you work over people.
A baker scaffold comes as 5 pieces: 2 end frames, 2 side rails and 1 wood platform, with pins and casters.
Scaffolding parts sizes and weights
- 5 x 6 frame: 5 ft wide x 6 ft 4 in tall, ladder or walk-through style.
- Narrow frame: 2 ft wide x 6 ft 4 in tall, 26 lb.
- Walk-thru frame: 3 ft wide x 6 ft 4 in tall, 39 lb.
- Cross brace: 9 ft closed, opens to an 8 ft bay.
- OSHA plank: 2 x 10 in, 4 to 16 ft long. An 8 ft plank weighs 32 lb.
- Leveling jack: 24 in screw jack with base plate, 11.5 lb.
- 8 in wheel: heavy duty locking caster, 12.5 lb.
- Debris netting: fire retardant, 8 ft 6 in x 150 ft.
What to tell us before we deliver your scaffold
- The working height and the length of wall you need to cover.
- Whether the scaffold stands on soil, pavement or a finished floor.
- Whether it has to roll, or stay in one place on base plates.
- The delivery date, where the truck can stop, and whether you need pickup after.
Rental only. We deliver the parts and explain how they fit, but we do not set up, move or take down scaffolding. Check the NYC rules for your job before you build.
Scaffold safety basics
- A competent person must supervise setting up, moving and taking down a scaffold.
- A tall scaffold must be tied to the structure once it passes the OSHA height-to-base limit. Use tie bars with a 2×2 right angle clamp at each tie point.
- Put guardrails on any platform 10 ft or more above the floor.
- Lock all wheels before anyone climbs on, and never move a scaffold with someone on it.
Read the OSHA scaffolding guidance before you build.
Scaffolding delivery and pickup in NYC
Our truck brings frames, planks and parts from the Brooklyn yard to job sites in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island, and picks them up when the job is done. Smaller orders often fit in a van, so you can also pick up at our yard at 181 2nd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215. Yard hours are Monday to Friday 6:30am to 5pm, Saturday 8am to 3pm and Sunday 8:30am to 12pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many scaffold frames do I need?
Each bay is 8 ft long, since our cross braces fit an 8 ft bay. Count the bays along the wall and the levels up to your working height. The scaffolding calculator does the math, or call us with the height and length.
How do I measure for scaffolding?
Measure the length of the wall and the height you need to reach. Note anything in the way, such as windows, steps or a sloped sidewalk. Send us the numbers, or enter them in the scaffolding calculator.
Can I use pipe scaffolding on a facade or over a sidewalk?
Yes, many masons and painters rent our frames for facade work. Work over a sidewalk can need NYC permits, so check the rules for your job first. Add debris netting to keep debris off people below.
Do you set up the scaffolding?
No. We rent and deliver the scaffolding, and your crew sets it up. We can explain how the parts fit together when you pick up or receive it.
Will a baker scaffold fit through my door?
Our baker scaffold is 29 in wide, so it fits through most standard 32 to 33 in doors. Measure the door before you book.
How long can I rent scaffolding?
We rent by the day, week or month. A month is a 4-week rental. Tell us your schedule, and we will help you pick the right length.
What do you need to know for delivery?
Tell us the address, the date and the delivery window. Also tell us where the truck can stop and any building rules. Call 718-344-1474 or request a quote.