The terms used in this chapter shall have the same meanings
as defined under N.J.S.A. 45:26-2.
The permit fee for each crane shall be $1,000. Each permit is
valid for 60 days and may be extended and/or renewed, provided that
compliance with the requirements of this chapter continues to be met.
The fee for an extended or renewal permit is $500.
The crane operator shall immediately notify the City, the owner
of the building, and all tenants residing therein of every accident
causing personal injury or damage to property involving a construction
crane covered by this chapter and shall afford the City official every
facility for investigating such accident. When an accident involves
the failure, breakage, damage or destruction of any part of the apparatus,
it shall be unlawful to use such device until after an examination
by the City is made and approval of the equipment for continued use
is granted. It shall be the duty of the City to make a prompt examination
into the cause of the accident and to enter a full and complete report
thereof in the records of the City. Such records shall be open for
public inspection during regular business hours.
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 up to $2,000, a period of community service
not exceeding 90 days, imprisonment in the county jail or in any place
provided by the municipality for the detention of prisoners for a
period up to 90 days, or any combination of fine, imprisonment, and/or
community service.