{"data":{"id":"us-va/16vac15-30-170","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"16VAC15-30-170","heading":"Occupations in roofing operations","body":"All  activities in roofing operations are prohibited. The term \"roofing operations\" shall mean all work performed in connection with the application of weather-proofing materials and substances  such as tar or pitch, asphalt, prepared paper, tile, slate, metal, translucent materials, and shingles of asbestos, asphalt or  wood to roofs of buildings or other structures. The term shall also include all work performed in connection with: (1) the installation of roofs, including related metal work such as flashing and (2) alterations, additions, maintenance, and repair, including painting and coating of existing roofs. In addition,  the term shall  include gutter and downspout work; the construction of the sheathing or base of roofs;  the installation of television antennas, communications satellites, air conditioners, exhaust and ventilating equipment, or any similar appliances attached to roofs; and any similar work required to be performed on or about roofs including work performed on the ground.\n\nExemptions:\n\nThe exemptions for properly certified apprentices and student-learners apply to this restriction.","path":["Title 16. Labor And Employment","Agency 15. Department of Labor And Industry","Chapter 30. Virginia Rules and Regulations Declaring Hazardous Occupations"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title16/agency15/chapter30/section170/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:52:06Z","sha256":"64b76690a30adb672df6ea27bce6cde92fc49db6ffdff41f4d93435e60443fd2","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/16vac15-30-160","next":"us-va/16vac15-30-180"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}