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What is NYC BC § 3319.13.3?

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This section outlines the requirement for equipment users to monitor wind gust speeds reported at the nearest National Weather Service weather station. It mandates the establishment of a notification system for hoisting machine operators when wind thresholds specified in an approved wind action plan are approached or exceeded. Applies to building owners utilizing hoisting machines.

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3319.13.3 Option 3: Nearest weather station.

BC § 3319.13.3

The most recent gust wind speed reported at the nearest National Weather Service weather station. The equipment user must establish a system to ensure the hoisting machine operator is notified when reported wind gusts near, meet, or exceed the thresholds specified in the approved wind action plan. An acceptable system may include engaging a metrological service to provide a text or similar alert to a person designated by the equipment user when wind thresholds are neared, met, or exceeded, and have such designated person notify the hoisting machine operator. (L.L. 2018/013, 12/31/2017, eff. 4/30/2018)

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