3316.7.8.4 Assembly/disassembly.
BC § 3316.7.8.4
The assembly/disassembly of hoisting equipment, including but not limited to the installation, jumping, or dismantling of the hoisting equipment, shall not begin when: 1. The wind speed exceeds 30 mph (3-second gust), the threshold specified by the manufacturer of the hoisting equipment to be assembled/disassembled, the threshold specified by the manufacturer of the assist equipment, or the threshold indicated on plans, whichever is lower; 2. The wind speed is forecast to exceed 30 mph (3-second gust), the threshold specified by the manufacturer of the hoisting equipment to be assembled/disassembled, the threshold specified by the manufacturer of the assist equipment, or the threshold indicated on plans, whichever is lower, before the assembly/disassembly operation can be safely completed and the hoisting equipment and all assist equipment can be parked and secured; or 3. As otherwise warranted by weather conditions or weather forecasts.













