# 29 CFR § 1926.3: Inspections—right of entry

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.3

## Section

- **Citation:** 29 CFR § 1926.3
- **Heading:** Inspections—right of entry
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 29—Labor > Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Labor > CHAPTER XVII—OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR > PART 1926—SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION > Subpart A—General

## Text

(a) It shall be a condition of each contract which is subject to section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act that the Secretary of Labor or any authorized representative shall have a right of entry to any site of contract performance for the following purposes:
(1) To inspect or investigate the matter of compliance with the safety and health standards contained in subpart C of this part and following subparts; and
(2) To carry out the duties of the Secretary under section 107(b) of the Act.
(b) For the purpose of carrying out his investigative duties under the Act, the Secretary of Labor may, by agreement, use with or without reimbursement the services, personnel, and facilities of any State or Federal agency. Any agreements with States under this section shall be similar to those provided for under the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act under 41 CFR part 50-205.

## Nearby sections

- [29 CFR § 1926.1 § 1926.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.1.md)
- [29 CFR § 1926.2 § 1926.2 Variances from safety and health standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.2.md)
- [29 CFR § 1926.3 § 1926.3 Inspections—right of entry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.3.md)
- [29 CFR § 1926.4 § 1926.4 Rules of practice for administrative adjudications for enforcement of safety and health standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.4.md)
- [29 CFR § 1926.5 § 1926.5 OMB control numbers under the Paperwork Reduction Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.5.md)
- [29 CFR § 1926.6 § 1926.6 Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.6.md)
- [29 CFR § 1926.10 § 1926.10 Scope of subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.10.md)
- [29 CFR § 1926.11 § 1926.11 Coverage under section 103 of the act distinguished.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.11.md)
- [29 CFR § 1926.12 § 1926.12 Reorganization Plan No. 14 of 1950.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.12.md)
- [29 CFR § 1926.13 § 1926.13 Interpretation of statutory terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.13.md)
- [29 CFR § 1926.14 § 1926.14 Federal contract for “mixed” types of performance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.14.md)
- [29 CFR § 1926.15 § 1926.15 Relationship to the Service Contract Act; Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.15.md)
- [29 CFR § 1926.16 § 1926.16 Rules of construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.16.md)
- [29 CFR § 1926.20 § 1926.20 General safety and health provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.20.md)

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