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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)
At all times while operating a crane, the licensee or apprentice shall carry his or her license, certificate of registration or apprentice permit, as applicable, on his or her person. Failure to produce a crane operator's license, certificate of registration or apprentice permit upon request of the commissioner while operating a crane shall be punishable by a fine of $200.00.
(Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 12-11-13, p. 71889, § 11)
(a) Prior to assembling or jumping any tower crane or derrick-type equipment, a permit authorizing such activity shall be obtained from the department by the owner or lessee of the building or premises on which such activity will occur or by such owner's or lessee's authorized agent. Such owner, lessee and agent shall be jointly and severally liable for any violation of this section. The application for such permit shall be in a form, and accompanied by information or materials, reasonably required by the commissioner.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to assemble or jump any crane for which a permit is required under subsection (a) of this section unless a valid permit authorizing such activity has been obtained and is available for immediate inspection on the site of such activity.
(c) No modification to any crane, derrick, foundation, tie-in, or configuration shall be made without the prior written approval of the department.
(Added Coun. J. 12-11-13, p. 71889, § 12)
It shall be the duty of each crane operator or person employing such crane operator to immediately report to the department any and all accidents or safety issue(s) regarding the operation, assembly, disassembly or jumping of a crane.
(Added Coun. J. 12-11-13, p. 71889, § 13)
(a) All crane equipment shall be kept in safe working condition at all times by the owner and licensee.
(b) If any safety device or operational aid used or required to be used in connection with the operation of a crane is not working properly, the person operating such crane shall immediately shut down the crane until the required safety device or operational aid is repaired or replaced and the crane is restored to proper working order.
(c) The commissioner may promulgate rules and regulations to protect the public safety in connection with the operation, maintenance, assembly, disassembly or jumping of cranes. Such regulations may include any structural, communication, reporting or other requirements deemed by the commissioner to be necessary or appropriate to securing the safety of the crane operator or the general public.
(Added Coun. J. 12-11-13, p. 71889, § 14)
The commissioner of buildings may suspend or revoke the license, registration or certification of any person licensed, registered or certified under this Chapter as provided in Section 13-8-140 of this Code.
(Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 12-11-13, p. 71889, § 16; Amend Coun. J. 2-22-17, p. 43876, § 12)
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