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Amending Section 9-3300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Erection, Use and Inspection of Tower Cranes," by revising the certification requirements for the operation, signaling and rigging of tower cranes, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Status
Enacted
Type
Bill
Introduced
September 16, 2010
Sponsors
CKCouncilmember Kenney

Full Bill

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended as follows:

TITLE 9. REGULATION OF BUSINESSES, TRADES AND PROFESSIONS.

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CHAPTER 9-3300. ERECTION, USE AND INSPECTION OF TOWER CRANES.

§ 9-3301. Definitions.

(1) ANSI. American National Standards Institute

or a successor agency thereto

.

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(8) NCCCO. National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators

or a successor agency thereto

.

(9) NCCA. National Commission for Certifying Agencies

or a successor agency thereto

.

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§ 9-3303. Use of Tower Cranes.

(1) No contractor, construction manager or a qualified person designated as a supervisor of an operation under Section 9-3302 (2)(a) shall:

(a) permit any individual to operate a tower crane, or an assist crane that is used to erect, climb (jump), lower or dismantle a tower crane, unless such individual has been certified by NCCCO, or another organization that is NCCA or ANSI accredited which has equivalent testing and certification requirements. Such programs, at a minimum, shall meet the requirements of the current edition of ASME B30;

Exception: An individual may operate a tower crane without the required certification, provided such operation is performed under the direct supervision of a crane operator that is certified for the type of crane being operated, and the individual is currently enrolled in an apprenticeship or training program that is approved by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

(b) permit any individual to provide hand signals or verbal communications to a tower crane operator directing the operation of the tower crane unless such individual is certified by NCCCO, or another organization whose program is NCCA or ANSI accredited. Such programs, at a minimum, shall meet the requirements of the current edition of ASME B30.

Exception: An individual that has completed in-service training by an organization that [is not NCCA or ANSI-accredited may continue to perform signaling duties until October 9, 2010]

has applied to the NCCCO, NCCA, or ANSI for certification may continue to perform signaling duties until December 31, 2010

, provided the individual can document that the training received was in accordance with the appropriate ASME B30 crane standard.

(c) permit an individual to perform rigging duties associated with the operation of the tower crane, unless such individual is certified by NCCCO, or another organization whose program is NCCA or ANSI-accredited. Such programs, at a minimum, shall meet the requirements of the current edition of the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) A10.42 standard related to the qualification of “Riggers.”

Exception: An individual that has completed in-service training by an organization that [is not NCCA or ANSI-accredited may continue to perform rigging duties until October 9, 2010]

has applied to the NCCCO, NCCA, or ANSI for certification may continue to perform rigging duties until December 31, 2010

, provided the individual can document that the training received was in accordance with the current edition of ANSI A10.42.

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Explanation:

[Brackets] indicate matter deleted.

Italics

indicate new matter added.

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  1. Council ActionMAYOR

    SIGNED

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  2. Member voteCITY COUNCIL

    PASSED

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    Pass17 Yes · 0 No · 0 AbsentView member votes →
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    A motion was made that this matter be PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Member votes

    MemberVote
    Anna Cibotti VernaYes
    Bill GreenYes
    Blondell Reynolds BrownYes
    Brian J. O'NeillYes
    Curtis Jones, Jr.Yes
    Darrell L. ClarkeYes
    Donna Reed MillerYes
    Frank J. DiCiccoYes
    Frank RizzoYes
    Jack KellyYes
    James F. KenneyYes
    Jannie L. BlackwellYes
    Joan L. KrajewskiYes
    Maria D. Quiñones-SánchezYes
    Marian B. TascoYes
    W. Wilson Goode, Jr.Yes
    William K. GreenleeYes

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  3. 3 procedural actionsCITY COUNCIL
    ProceduralCITY COUNCIL

    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR

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    ProceduralCITY COUNCIL

    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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    UnanimousCITY COUNCIL

    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

    Pass
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    A motion was made by Councilmember Greenlee that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.

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  4. 3 procedural actionsCommittee on Licenses and Inspections
    ProceduralCommittee on Licenses and Inspections

    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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  5. UnanimousCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced and Referred

    Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

    Pass
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    A motion was made by Councilmember Kenney that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee on Licenses and Inspections. The motion carried unanimously.

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