3319.3 Certificates required.
BC § 3319.3
No owner, equipment user, or other person shall authorize or permit the use or operation of a crane or derrick that does not possess and/or is not in conformance with a certificate of approval, certificate of operation, and certificate of on-site inspection. The certificates are valid only if the conditions and statements contained in the approved application are complied with, and the crane or derrick is used or operated in conformance with the provisions of this code and the rules applicable thereto. Exceptions: The requirement for a certificate of approval, certificate of operation, and a certificate of on-site inspection shall not apply to the following: 1. Cranes or derricks performing an emergency use pursuant to the lawful order of the head of any department.
2.Cranes or derricks with a manufacturer's rated capacity of 1 ton (907 kg) or less.
3.Mobile cranes, including jibs and any other extensions to the boom, not exceeding 50 feet (15 240 mm) in length and with a manufacturer's rated capacity of 3 tons (2722 kg) or less.
4.Mobile cranes, including jibs and any other extensions to the boom, exceeding 50 feet (15 240 mm) but not exceeding 135 feet (41 148 mm) in length, and with a manufacturer's rated capacity of 3 tons (2722 kg) or less, except that a certificate of operation, as provided for in Section 3319.5, shall be required.
5.Mobile cranes of a limited size and capacity, or performing a limited use, and exempted from the requirements for a certificate of approval, certificate of operation, or a certificate of on-site inspection in accordance with rules promulgated by the commissioner.
