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What is NYC BC § 3319.4?

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This section outlines the requirements for obtaining and amending certificates of approval for cranes and derricks. It mandates that manufacturers or owners submit applications with specified information, and details when amendments are necessary due to modifications or changes in load ratings. Applies to manufacturers and owners of crane and derrick equipment.

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3319.4 Certificate of approval.

BC § 3319.4

Certificates of approval shall comply with the following: 1. The manufacturer or owner, or a designated representative of the manufacturer or owner, of a crane or derrick for which a certificate of approval is sought, or for which an existing certificate of approval is to be amended, shall file an application for such certificate of approval or amendment, and provide such information as set forth in rules promulgated by the commissioner.

2.Upon the department's approval of the application described in Item 1, the department shall issue a certificate of approval for the equipment. The manuals, load rating charts, and other information submitted with the application are considered part of the certificate of approval.

3.The certificate of approval shall be required to be amended when a crane or derrick is modified or altered to: 3.1. Increase the boom length, jibs, or any extensions to the boom beyond the maximum approval length; 3.2. Increase the load ratings beyond the maximum approval; or 3.3. As otherwise specified in accordance with rules promulgated by the commissioner. (Am. L.L. 2023/077, 6/11/2023, eff. 6/11/2023) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2023/077.

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