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(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)
(a) Any person who operates a crane without meeting the requirements of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder shall be subject to a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $10,000.00 for each violation. Each day of illegal operation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
(b) Any person who employs an unlicensed person as a crane operator or who permits or directs an unlicensed person to operate a crane shall be subject to a fine of not less than $2,000.00 nor more than $30,000.00 for each violation. Each day of illegal operation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
(Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 12-11-13, p. 71889, § 1)