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Cranes & Derricks
	The Department's Cranes and Derricks Unit 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. Service Notices & Updates New Filing Fees for CD4 & CD5 Applications (PDF) Changes to Cranes & Derricks Permits (PDF) Procedures to Obtain After-Hours Variances for Crane Work (PDF) New Permits for Crane Work (PDF) Changes to Cranes and Derricks Filing Fees (PDF) Licensing Please refer to to the Licensing section of our website for all issues and questions concerning the licensing of crane operators. Regulations 2008 NYC Construction Codes: Chapter 4, Article 404, Rigger License Chapter 4, Article 405, Hoisting Machine Operator License Chapter 33, Subchapter 3319 Local Laws: Local Law 44 of 2008 Local Law 45 of 2008 Local Law 46 of 2008 Other Important Regulations: Reference Standard RS 19-2 (2008) RCNY §6-01 – Erection/Dismantling Cranes RCNY §9-01 - Rigging OperationsRCNY §9-02 - Rigging OperationsRCNY §9-03 - Rigging Operations RCNY §9-04 - Rigging Operations RCNY §25-01 – Climber and Tower Crane Riggers RCNY §101-08 – General Liability Insurance Rule, including Tower Crane Use RCNY §104-02 – Insurance Requirements for Licensed Riggers RCNY §104-09 – Hoisting Machine Operator License, Class C RCNY §3314-01 – Mast Climbers Contact Cranes & Derricks Division 280 Broadway, 5th Floor New York, NY 10007 9:00am - 3:00pm (M-F) (212) 566-4696 To report an incident or accident involving a crane or derrick, call 212-566-3415 To schedule an appointments for crane inspections, Stop Work Order re-inspections or confirmation numbers and notifications, call 212-566-4617 To schedule an appointment with a Plan Examiner, call 212-393-2550 For general Cranes & Derricks Questions, call 212-566-4696 Important Links Forms Crane Notice Checklist On-Site Inspections Outrigger Beams & C-Hooks Plan Exam Appointments Tower Crane Safety Cranes and Derricks Fee Schedule (PDF) 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 and Derricks Presentation (PDF)