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What is NYC BC § 3319.13?

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This section outlines the requirements for measuring wind speed during crane or derrick operations, specifying options for anemometer placement. It details allowable methods based on equipment type and mandates supervision by a licensed master rigger for certain operations. Applies to operators of cranes and derricks in New York City.

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3319.13 Measuring wind.

BC § 3319.13

Wind speed during crane or derrick operations shall be determined in accordance with the requirements of Table 3319.13. Options 1, 2, and 3 in Table 3319.13 shall be in accordance with the requirements of Sections 3319.13.1 through 3319.13.3, respectively. Table 3319.13Wind measurement requirements for cranes and derricks Equipment typeAllowable optionsOption 1:Anemometer on the crane or derrickOption 2:Anemometer at the siteOption 3:Nearest weather stationEquipment typeAllowable optionsOption 1:Anemometer on the crane or derrickOption 2:Anemometer at the siteOption 3:Nearest weather stationCertificate of on-site inspection or supervision by a licensed master rigger requiredCrane with lattice boom, jib, or mast (and not a pile driver or clamshell)YesNo(Except may utilize if anemometer on crane malfunctions)NoCrane utilizing only a telescoping boomYesYesYesCrane utilizing only an articulating boomYesYesYesPile driverYesYesYesClamshellYesYesYesDerrickYesYesNoA crane, derrick, pile driver, or clamshell that does not require a certificate of on-site inspection or supervision by a licensed master riggerYesYesYes (L.L. 2018/013, 12/31/2017, eff. 4/30/2018)

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