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What is NYC BC § 3319.11?

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This section mandates that crane operations requiring an on-site inspection certificate must be equipped with a global positioning system approved by the department. If no such system is available, the equipment user must notify the department of the crane's arrival and departure dates. Applies to crane operators and equipment users.

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3319.11 Crane location device.

BC § 3319.11

No crane operation that requires a certificate of on-site inspection, and other such types of crane operations where identified in rules promulgated by the commissioner, shall commence unless the crane is equipped with a global positioning system, or other similar device, that is approved by the department and capable of transmitting the location of the crane to which it is attached to the department. Where no such system or device has been approved by the department, (i) no crane operation subject to the provisions of this section shall commence until after the department has been notified by the equipment user, in a form and manner approved by the commissioner, of the date upon which the crane will arrive at the site, and (ii) upon the conclusion of the work, the equipment user shall also notify the department, in a form and manner approved by the commissioner, of the date of the departure of the crane from the site. Exception: Crane operations that utilize tower cranes and require submission of an erection, jumping, and dismantling plan to the department by a licensed engineer. (L.L. 2017/077, 5/10/2017, eff. 5/1/2018)

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