4-288-100 Examination and license fees.

   (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 $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; Amend Coun. J. 1-24-24, p. 8634, Art. I, § 5)

4-288-110 Apprentice crane operators – Permit required.

   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)

4-288-120 Carrying license, certificate or permit while operating crane – Required.

   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)

4-288-122 Permit to assemble or jump cranes – When required – Unlawful acts.

   (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)

4-288-125 Notification of accident or safety issue – Required.

   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)

4-288-127 Safe Equipment – Required.

   (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)

4-288-128 Failure to comply with rules and regulations – Unlawful act .

   It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any applicable rule or regulation duly promulgated by the commissioner under this chapter.

(Added Coun. J. 12-11-13, p. 71889, § 15)