3319.8.8 Erection, jumping, and dismantling operations.
BC § 3319.8.8
The erection, jumping, and dismantling operations for tower cranes shall be subject to the following requirements: 1. The licensed master, tower crane rigger, and the rigger foreman shall be present at the site during erection, jumping, and dismantling of the tower crane; 2. Cranes or derricks located either within the lot line or on the street, and used to erect, jump, or dismantle tower cranes, shall be subject to certificate of on-site inspection requirements; 3. A load radius chart approved by department shall be posted in the cabin of the crane; 4. The approved erection, jumping, or dismantling procedure and sequence, with weights of assemblies and components clearly marked, shall be given by the equipment user to the licensed operator of the crane or derrick and to the rigger prior to commencement of the work; 5. No tower crane shall be placed, erected or disassembled in any roadway, sidewalk, or street unless a permit is first obtained from the New York City Department of Transportation; 6. All accepted or approved installed safety devices on a crane involved in the erection, jumping, or dismantling procedure shall have been calibrated within the time period provided by department rules or manufacturer's specifications; and 7. The safety devices of the tower crane shall be inspected by the licensed crane operator as part of the inspection procedure. (Am. L.L. 2018/014, 12/31/2017, eff. 12/31/2017) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2018/014.
