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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)
(a) Examination fees – General. The fee for any crane operator's examination administered by the department or through an entity authorized by the department shall be $150.00 for any required written examination and $250.00 for any required practical examination. Applicants seeking to be examined for more than one license classification shall pay such fee for each additional required written or practical examination.
(b) License fee. The fee for a crane operator's license shall be $100.00 for a one-year license and $300.00 for a license in effect for five years.
(c) Upgrading license classifications. In addition to any examination fee required under subsection (a) of this section, an administrative processing fee of $50.00 shall be assessed if the licensee seeks to obtain an amended license identifying additional type(s) of cranes the licensee is competent to operate.
(Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 12-11-13, p. 71889, § 9; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-14, p. 98037, § 18; Amend Coun. J. 7-29-15, p. 3653, § 1)
An apprentice crane operator's permit may be issued to an individual by the commissioner authorizing the apprentice to work as an apprentice crane operator under the direct supervision and responsible control of a crane operator properly licensed under this chapter. Applicants for such apprentice permit shall submit to the department a notarized statement from an employer of licensed crane operators under whom the apprentice will be working, or from an officer of a training program approved by the commissioner. Such statements shall contain a certification that the applicant will receive training under the direct supervision and responsible control of a licensed crane operator. The fee for an apprentice permit shall be $50.00. The apprentice permit shall be valid for one year and may be renewed at a cost of $50.00.
(Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 12-11-13, p. 71889, § 10)
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