§ 111-22.1. Cranes., Article III. Specific Requirements, Chapter 111. Building Construction, Part II. General Legislation, Code of Ordinances, New Rochelle

At the time of application for crane operation, the applicant shall submit the name(s) and qualifications of the Qualified Person(s) as defined by OSHA and ASME, as well as the New York State registered professional engineer (RPE) responsible for preparation of erection drawings and repair/adjustment to the crane during operation. After these individuals have been approved by the Building Official, they constitute the only parties authorized to perform the functions of the Qualified Person and RPE for the duration of the crane operation.

Prior to initial crane assembly within the City of New Rochelle, all cranes shall undergo an annual/comprehensive inspection in accordance with OSHA 1926.1412(f) and ASME B30.5 5-2.1.3. The inspection report shall be reviewed and approved by the RPE, and a signed and sealed copy shall be provided to the City of New Rochelle along with an executive summary regarding the subject crane.

During operations, the applicant shall notify the Building Official of the City of New Rochelle in writing 24 hours prior to initial assembly, the relocation of mobile cranes, climbing or jumping of tower cranes and disassembly. The RPE shall be present on site at all times during these operations.

Copies of all inspection reports shall be maintained on the project site, available for review by City personnel. Copies shall be maintained for the duration of the project and turned over to the City at the completion of construction.

(1)

Daily (OSHA) and frequent (ASME) inspection reports shall be dated and signed by the qualified person.

(2)

Monthly (OSHA) or periodic (ASME) inspection reports shall be dated, signed by the qualified person and reviewed and approved by the RPE.

(3)

Annual/comprehensive (OSHA) inspections shall be dated, signed by the qualified person and reviewed and approved by the RPE. The RPE shall forward an executive summary to the Building Official at the completion of each twelve-month period of crane operations.

(4)

Inspections required based on modified equipment repairs shall be performed by the RPE, and reports shall be signed and sealed and shall be forwarded to the Building Official.