[Adopted by the City Council of the City of East Orange 3-14-2016 by Ord. No. 6-2016. Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
The Crane Operators License Advisory Board established pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 45:26-3.
Certification from the National Commission for the Certification
of Crane Operators or any other organization found by the Board to
offer an equivalent testing and certification program meeting the
requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers'
ASME B30.5 and the accreditation requirements of the National Commission
for Certifying Agencies.
The Commissioner of Labor.
A power-operated hoisting machine used in construction, demolition
or excavation work that has a power-operated winch, load line and
boom moving laterally by the rotation of the machine on a carrier
and has a manufacturer-rated lifting capacity of 10 tons or more.
It shall not include a forklift, digger derrick truck, aircraft, bucket
truck, knuckle boom, trolley boom or any vehicle or machine not having
a power-operated winch and load line.
An individual engaged in the operation of a crane.
Operating, inspecting, training and maintenance experience
acceptable to the Board.
An examination demonstrating the applicant's ability
to safely operate a particular category or type of crane. Practical
examinations shall be conducted for the following crane categories:
the lattice boom crawler cranes (LBC), lattice boom truck cranes (LBT),
telescopic boom cranes (TLL, swing cab and TSS, fixed cab), tower
cranes and overhead cranes.
A.
Five days before any crane operator, contractor or other person or
company initiates the use of a crane within the municipality a permit
shall be obtained. In emergent situations the building inspector may
waive this requirement in his or her own discretion if the operator
meets the balance of the requirements of this chapter.
B.
The permit will be maintained with the municipality as well as with
the crane operator at all times; a copy of the permit shall be produced
on the work site when requested.
C.
The following documents must be provided to the municipality in order
to be granted a permit:
(2)
New Jersey crane license.
(3)
Current medical examiner's card;
(4)
A copy of the most recent and current proof of inspection (crane
owner).
(6)
Proof that the crane operator submits to a random drug testing program.
(7)
Proof of completion of signal person qualification or certification
course.
(8)
Upon receipt of a properly completed application and compliance with
the requirements of this section, the Building Department shall issue
or deny the requested permit within five business days. If the application
is denied, the reasons for the denial are furnished to the applicant
in writing.
A.
Licensure of crane operators, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:26-7. No person
shall engage in the operation of a crane, offer himself for employment
as a crane operator or otherwise act, attempt to act, present or represent
himself as a crane operator unless licensed as such under the provisions
of this act.
B.
A crane operator's license shall be valid only in conjunction
with a current certification and only in the specialty or specialties
for which the crane operator is certified. The specialties are lattice
boom crawler crane (LBC), lattice boom truck crane (LBT), telescopic
boom cranes (TLL, swing cab and TSS, fixed cab), tower cranes and
overhead cranes.
C.
To be eligible for a license as a crane operator in the municipality,
an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements:
(1)
Be at least 18 years of age;
(2)
Receive certification from the National Commission for the Certification
of Crane Operators or any other organization found by the Board to
offer an equivalent testing and certification program meeting the
requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME
B30.5 and the accreditation requirements of the National Commission
for Certifying Agencies;
(3)
Have at least 1,000 hours of crane-related experience; and
(4)
Maintain a current medical examiner's certification card.
The permit fee for each crane shall be $100. Each permit is
valid for 60 days and may be extended and/or renewed, provided that
compliance with the requirements of this chapter continue to be met.
The fee for an extended or renewal permit shall be $50.
It shall be the duty of each crane operator or person employing
such crane operator to immediately report to the Building Department
any and all accidents or safety issues regarding the operating, assembly,
and disassembly or jumping of a crane.
A.
All crane equipment shall be kept in safe working condition at all
times by the owner and licensee.
B.
If any safety 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 such
time that the required safety or operational aid is repaired or replaced
and the crane is restored to properly working order.
C.
Any and all safety requirements promulgated by the Board, Commissioner,
or municipality must be adhered to at all times.
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 and no more than $10,000
for each violation. Each day of illegal operation shall constitute
a separate and distinct offense.
B.
Any person or company 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 nor more
than $20,000 for each violation. Each day of illegal operation shall
constitute a separate and distinct offense.
