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)

4-288-130 License – Revocation or suspension.

   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 14A-3-305 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; Amend Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. II, § 56)

4-288-140 Violation – Penalty.

   (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)