# The Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996, Paragraph 2: Condition of surfaces


Any surface upon which any supporting structure rests shall be stable, of sufficient strength and of suitable composition safely to support the supporting structure, the working platform and any load intended to be placed on the working platform.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1592/schedule/2/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/construction-health-safety-and-welfare-regulations-1996/schedule-2/paragraph-2
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