As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
BOARD
The Crane Operators License Advisory Board established pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 45:26-3.
CERTIFICATION
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.
CRANE
As used in this chapter, the term "crane" shall be defined
in accordance with N.J.S.A. 45:26-1 through 45:26-17 (Licensure of
Crane Operators Act), hereafter referred to as the Crane Operator
Licensure Act and the 1926 OSHA Crane and Derricks in Construction
also known as OSHA Subpart CC.
PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
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.
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 continues to be met.
Fee for an extended or renewal permit is $50.
The owner of the property shall immediately notify the Borough
of every accident causing personal injury or damage to property involving
a construction crane covered by this chapter and shall afford the
municipal 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 Borough is made and approval of
the equipment for continued use is granted. It shall be the duty of
the Borough 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 Borough. Such records shall be open for public inspection during
regular business hours.