§ 3305-01 Crane Aerial Fueling Operations.
RCNY § 3305-01
(a)Scope. This section sets forth requirements for the aerial fueling of cranes with diesel fuel or other combustible liquids at construction sites and other locations.
(b)General Provisions.
(1)Permit. Pursuant to FC 105.6, a permit is required for the storage, handling and use of combustible liquids, including the storage and handling of such liquids in connection with aerial fueling of cranes.
(2)[Reserved.] (c) Prohibitions. It shall be unlawful to: (1) fuel a crane aerially with a flammable liquid.
(3)perform aerial fueling of a crane at a construction site when weather conditions such as wind speed or lightning make such operation unsafe.
(d)Supervision.
(e)Portable Tanks. The portable tank and tank assembly shall be designed and installed in compliance with the following requirements: (1) Capacity. The capacity of the portable tank for fueling shall not exceed 550 gallons.
(4)Hose. The connecting hose of the portable tank shall be of a braided flexible steel type, and provided with a breakaway coupling capable of retaining fuel on both sides of the shear section. The length of the hose shall not exceed 30 feet.
(5)Shut-off valves. The connecting hose of the portable tank shall be provided with shut-off valves at the tank and at the nozzle. The shut-off valve at the nozzle side of the hose, used for the final control of the flow, shall be of a self-closing type and shall be manually held open during dispensing operation.
(6)Nozzles. The end of the nozzle shall be threaded and provided with a liquid-tight cap while hoisting.
(f)Operational Requirements.
