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What is NYC BC § 3319.8.7?

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This section mandates that the engineer of record for a tower crane must submit a certified report to the Department of Buildings before the crane is jumped. The report must confirm the inspection of the crane installation and certify that no hazardous conditions exist. Applies to building owners utilizing tower cranes on construction sites.

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3319.8.7 Inspection and certification by the engineer of record.

BC § 3319.8.7

Prior to jumping a tower crane, the engineer of record for the crane must provide the department with a certified, signed, and sealed report stating that: 1. he or she (or his or her designee) has inspected the crane installation prior to the pre-jump safety meeting, and providing the date of inspection; 2. he or she has found no hazardous conditions during the crane inspection or any other condition within his or her purview that adversely affects the safety of erection, dismantling, or jumping operations; 3. the crane is installed according to the plans approved by the department as well as in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications to the extent applicable; and 4. the appropriate technical testing records for the crane, including torque, plumb, and magnetic particle or other appropriate reports comply with safety requirements and with the manufacturer's specifications.

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