It shall be unlawful for any persons to take charge of or operate any power-operated hoisting machine used for hoisting purposes or cableways under the jurisdiction of the department, unless such person is licensed under the provisions of this article.
Exceptions:
1. Operators of machinery that is exempted from the requirements of sections 3316.1 or 3319.1 of the New York city building code.
2. Operators of mobile cranes of a limited size and capacity, or operators of mobile cranes performing a limited use, and exempted from the requirements of this article in accordance with rules promulgated by the commissioner.
3. Operators of hoisting machines with a manufacturer's rated capacity of one ton or less.
4. Operators of power-operated scaffolds and window-washing machines.
5. Learners supervised in accordance with the rules of the department by a licensed hoisting machine operator.
(Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022; Am. L.L. 2023/077, 6/11/2023, eff. 6/11/2023)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126 and L.L. 2023/077.