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What is NYC AC § 28-424.1?

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This section mandates the presence of a lift director during specific operations involving cranes or derricks that require on-site inspection certification. The statute outlines exceptions for assembly/disassembly operations and dedicated pile drivers. Applies to building owners and operators using cranes or derricks on construction sites.

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§ 28-424.1 Lift director required.

AC § 28-424.1

It shall be unlawful for a crane or derrick that requires or possesses a certificate of on-site inspection, or which, in accordance with rules promulgated by the commissioner, is subject to supervision by a licensed master rigger in lieu of a certificate of on-site inspection, to perform any of the following tasks unless a lift director is present at the site during all times when: 1. The crane or derrick is picking a load; 2. The crane is traveling at the site, including but not limited to being moved onto or off of cribbing or up or down a ramp; 3. The crane or derrick is being placed into a parked condition or otherwise being taken out of service; 4. The crane's or derrick's boom/jib is being laid down or jackknifed; 5. The crane's or derrick's boom/jib is being raised from a laid down or jackknifed position; or 6. Other special protective measures for wind are being installed or removed. Exceptions: The requirement for a lift director does not apply to: 1. The assembly or disassembly of a crane or derrick, nor to the use of an assist crane or derrick during assembly/disassembly, provided an assembly/disassembly director is supervising the assembly/disassembly operation in accordance with rules promulgated by the commissioner.

2.Dedicated pile drivers. (L.L. 2018/014, 12/31/2017, eff. 12/31/2017; Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2018/014 and L.L. 2021/126.

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