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Cranes & Derricks
	The Department of Buildings' Cranes and Derricks Division oversees the design, installation and safe operation of equipment used for hoisting or lifting purposes. Cranes and Derricks does not regulate equipment installed on water. Personnel and Tower Material Hoists Personnel and Tower Material hoists are regulated by the Elevator Division. Updates New Filing Fees for CD4 & CD5 Applications (PDF) Changes to Cranes & Derricks Permits (PDF) Important Links Forms Crane Notice Checklist On-Site Inspections Outrigger Beams & C-Hooks Plan Exam Appointments Tower Crane Safety Contact Cranes & Derricks Division 280 Broadway, 5th Floor New York, NY 10007 9:00am - 3:00pm (M-F) (212) 566-4696 Resources & Reference Materials Reference Standard 19-2 (PDF) Tower Crane Regulatory Notice (PDF) Crane Notice (PDF) On-Site Waivers (PDF) Hanging Scaffold Application Industrial Rope Access Application Temporary Certificate of Approval/Operations (TCAO) (PDF) Cranes & Derricks – Fee Schedule (PDF) Cranes and Derricks Presentation (PDF)