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(a) An applicant for a crane operator's license shall file an application with the commissioner on a form provided by the commissioner and in accordance with reasonable requirements determined by the commissioner.
(b) To qualify to take the crane operator's license examination, the applicant must provide evidence in a form acceptable to the commissioner that:
A. The applicant is at least 21 years old;
B. The applicant has worked as a crane operator for at least 2,000 hours during the preceding 48-month period or that the applicant has completed an apprenticeship program that is recognized by the board of crane operators examiners;
C. The applicant has not had a crane operator's or comparable license suspended or revoked by the City of Chicago or any other jurisdiction; provided, however, that upon good cause shown and after a full investigation, the building commissioner may waive this prohibition;
D. The applicant has no history of substance abuse during the preceding three years or that the applicant has successfully completed a certified substance abuse rehabilitation program;
E. The applicant has the present physical ability to safely operate a crane; and
F. The applicant has the ability to read, write and speak English at a level that allows effective communication on the job site.
(c) In addition to the requirements in subsection (b) of this section, to qualify to take the crane operator's license examination after March 1, 2016 or the date applicable to paragraphs (a)(2) and (f) of 29 C.F.R. 1926.1427 as set forth in 29 C.F.R. 1926.1427(k)(1), whichever comes later, the applicant shall have a current and valid certification issued by an approved accredited certifying entity identifying the type(s) of crane that the applicant is certified to operate.
(d) All applicants meeting the qualifications in this section shall be allowed to take the crane operator's license examination upon payment of the required fee.
(Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 12-11-13, p. 71889, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-14, p. 98037, § 18; Amend Coun. J. 7-29-15, p. 3653, § 1)
The commissioner is authorized to adopt reasonable rules and regulations necessary or appropriate to implement the requirements of this chapter, including, but not limited to, the time, manner and content of the crane operator's examination. Such rules and regulations shall (i) enable the department to fully assess the competency and fitness of each applicant to operate the type of crane for which a license under this chapter is being sought and (ii) require the applicant to show or demonstrate an acceptable degree of knowledge of crane operation and related safety practices. Except as otherwise provided in Section 4-288-050, the commissioner shall establish specific examinations for the various types of cranes covered by this chapter. The board shall assist the commissioner in the administration, regulation and enforcement of the examination and licensing provisions of this chapter.
(Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 6-14-95, p. 2841; Amend Coun. J. 12-11-13, p. 71889, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-14, p. 98037, § 18; Amend Coun. J. 7-29-15, p. 3653, § 1)
The commissioner, in consultation with the board, may promulgate rules and regulations waiving or otherwise exempting applicants for a license under this chapter from such portions of any examination required under this chapter based on criteria, set forth in such rules and regulations, that the commissioner determines are consistent with public safety.
(Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 12-11-13, p. 71889, § 4; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-14, p. 98037, § 18; Amend Coun. J. 7-29-15, p. 3653, § 1)
An applicant who successfully passes the crane operator's examination or is granted a waiver of the examination pursuant to Section 4-288-050, and who otherwise meets the requirements of this chapter, shall be issued a license by the commissioner upon payment of the required fees.
(Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 12-11-13, p. 71889, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-14, p. 98037, § 18; Amend Coun. J. 7-29-15, p. 3653, § 1)
The commissioner of buildings may suspend the ability of any person licensed, registered or certified or required to be licensed, registered or certified under this Chapter to submit new applications or complete pending applications for a building permit or other permit issued by the department of buildings for cause as set forth in Section 13-8-130 of this Code.
(Added Coun. J. 2-22-17, p. 43876, § 12)
The commissioner may promulgate rules and regulations creating various classes of the license required by this chapter, reflecting the different levels of competency of a crane operator.
(Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 12-11-13, p. 71889, § 6; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-14, p. 98037, § 18; Amend Coun. J. 7-29-15, p. 3653, § 1)
The crane operator's license shall be valid for not less than one and not more than five years from the date of issuance. The license may be renewed (1) upon payment of the renewal fee prior to or within three months of expiration of a valid operator's license; and (2) after the date set forth in Section 4-288-030(c), upon proof that the applicant has a current and valid certification issued by an approved accredited certifying entity identifying the type(s) of crane that the applicant is certified to operate; provided, however, that this item (2) shall not apply if no national certification exists for specific machines the operation of which requires a license under this chapter. Expired licenses may be reinstated within three years of expiration upon payment of a $100.00 reinstatement fee in addition to the renewal fee for each year in which the license was expired.
(Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 12-11-13, p. 71889, § 8; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-14, p. 98037, § 18; Amend Coun. J. 7-29-15, p. 3653, § 1)
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