SCUBA diving requirements

Yes — the SCUBA diving requirements in construction at 1926.1084 are identical to the diving requirements in general industry at 1910.424. Employers performing construction diving work must follow the same provisions and compliance obligations set out in 1910.424.

You must read the diving provisions at 1910.424 because 1926.1084 states the construction requirements are identical to that general industry section. The 1926.1084 entry points you to 1910.424 for the specific operational, training, medical, and equipment requirements.

Yes — 1926.1084 is part of OSHA's construction standards (Part 1926, Subpart Y) and applies to diving operations performed in construction work. For the actual technical requirements, the section directs employers to follow the identical provisions in 1910.424.

Yes — because 1926.1084 makes the construction diving requirements identical to 1910.424, interpretations and compliance guidance that specifically address 1910.424 will generally apply to construction employers as well. Employers should read the relevant 1910.424 text and any OSHA letters of interpretation about that section to capture nuanced enforcement and compliance expectations.

The official regulatory text for the construction diving provision is published at 1926.1084, which notes that the applicable requirements are identical to those at 1910.424; the GPO source listed is the e‑CFR. Consult both 1926.1084 and 1910.424 for the complete regulatory language.

Yes — the construction diving provision 1926.1084 notes Federal Register actions: 58 FR 35187 (June 30, 1993) and 61 FR 31427 (June 20, 1996). Those entries reflect the rulemaking history; for current compliance obligations, follow the regulatory text at 1910.424 as referenced by 1926.1084.

You must follow the applicable State Plan requirements, which may be different or more stringent than Federal OSHA; however, for federal OSHA jurisdictions the diving requirements are set out in 1926.1084 and by reference 1910.424. OSHA has explained in guidance that State Plans administer standards that are at least as effective as Federal OSHA and may be more stringent, so employers operating in a State‑Plan State should check their State Plan's diving provisions as well as 1910.424. (See OSHA guidance on State Plans in various interpretation letters.)

Yes — 1926.1084 is located in Part 1926, Subpart Y, and the Subpart title is "Diving." The regulation entry itself confirms the subject as SCUBA diving and points to the identical provisions at 1910.424 for details.

Provide the construction citation 1926.1084 and note that it is identical to 1910.424, which contains the detailed requirements. This makes clear you are relying on the Part 1926 construction regulatory citation and the referenced general industry text for the substantive rules.