§ 3316-01 Rigging Operations and Rigging Equipment.
RCNY § 3316-01
(a)Applicability. This section applies to rigging operations performed in connection with the hoisting or lowering of articles on the outside of a building and all rigging equipment utilized in connection with such operations.
(b)Definitions. For the purposes of this section, terms defined in Chapter 2 of the New York City Building Code and 1 RCNY § 3319-01 have the same meaning here.
(c)Manufacturer specifications, design, and capacity restrictions. Rigging operations must be performed, and rigging equipment utilized, in accordance with specifications and rated capacities established by the manufacturer of the rigging equipment and the manufacturer of the object to be hoisted or lowered. In addition, where plans or design documents are provided, the rigging operations must be performed in accordance with such plans or design documents. Exceptions: Deviations from the manufacturer specifications and rated capacities are allowed provided they are in accordance with design drawings prepared by a registered design professional who has demonstrated knowledge and experience with rigging. Such design drawings must clearly indicate the deviations from the manufacturer specifications and rated capacities.
(d)Precautions. The following precautions must be observed during rigging operations.
(1)Tag lines. A tag or restraint line must be used where a load could be subject to rotation that would pose a hazard.
(2)Releasing the load. The rigging supervisor required by Section 3316.9.1 of the New York City Building Code is required to ensure that no load is released from the hoisting line or otherwise deposited until either: (i) The load is securely attached in place to the building or structure; or (ii) The load has been placed on a surface or structure capable of supporting the load.
(3)Shock loading. Precautions must be taken to avoid shock loading.
(4)Makeshift links or fasteners. Makeshift links or fasteners formed from bolts or rods, or other such attachments are prohibited.
(5)Job built equipment. Job built rigging equipment must be designed by a registered design professional who has demonstrated knowledge and experience with rigging. Signed and sealed drawings for the job built rigging equipment must be kept at the site at all times.
(6)Trimming and balancing loads. Loads must be securely slung and balanced before they are set in motion. Loads must be trimmed to prevent the dislodgment of any part during raising, lowering, swinging, or transit.
(7)Load suspended beneath another load ("Christmas treeing") prohibited. No load may be suspended directly beneath an existing load.
(8)Attachment points. Only an attachment point, consisting of a hook or other secure connection not allowing any undesirable movement, and provided or authorized by the manufacturer of the hoisting machine or hoisting equipment, may be used to support a suspended load. No load shall be slung over, wrapped around, tied to, or otherwise draped from a boom, fork, cradle, lifting arm, bucket, platform, basket, or similar accouterment.
(e)Slings. Slings must be utilized in accordance with the requirements of this subdivision and ASME B30.9. Where differences occur between the provisions of this section and referenced standards, the provisions of this section apply.
(i)Additional inspection for synthetic slings. Synthetic materials can be degraded by exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light. Manufacturer recommendations for the inspection of synthetic slings to determine the damage from sunlight or ultraviolet light must be followed.
(f)Below-the-hook lifting devices. Below-the-hook lifting devices must be utilized in accordance with the requirements of this subdivision and ASME B30.20. Where differences occur between the provisions of this section and referenced standards, the provisions of this section apply.
(g)Rigging hardware. Rigging hardware described in ASME B30.26 must be utilized in accordance with the requirements of this subdivision and ASME B30.26. Where differences occur between the provisions of this section and referenced standards, the provisions of this section apply.
2.Safety latches may be replaced by a qualified person in accordance with the requirements of the manufacturer of the rigging hardware.
(h)Hooks. Hooks must be utilized in accordance with the requirements of this subdivision and ASME B30.10. Where differences occur between the provisions of this section and referenced standards, the provisions of this section apply.
(j)Referenced standards. The standards referenced in this section are considered part of the requirements of this section to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this section and referenced standards, the provisions of this section apply. StandardNameYearAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)ASME B30.9Slings [ 2021ASME B30.10Hooks [ 2019ASME B30.20Below-the-hook lifting devices [ 2021ASME B30.26Rigging hardware2015 (Added City Record 10/10/2018, eff. 11/9/2018; amended City Record 6/23/2020, eff. 7/23/2020; amended City Record 12/7/2023, eff. 1/6/2024) [
