WAC 296-24-24009   Testing.  (1) Operational tests.

     (a) In addition to prototype tests and quality-control measures, the user of each new production crane shall require that it be tested and related data supplied by the manufacturer to the extent necessary to assure compliance with the operational requirements of this subsection including functions such as the following:

     (i) Load hoisting and lowering mechanisms

     (ii) Boom hoisting and lower mechanisms

     (iii) Swinging mechanism

     (iv) Travel mechanism

     (v) Safety devices

     (b) Where the complete production crane is not supplied by one manufacturer such tests shall be conducted at final assembly.

     (c) Certified production-crane test results shall be made available.

     (2) Rated load test.

     (a) Written reports shall be available showing test procedures and confirming the adequacy of repairs or alterations.

     (b) Test loads shall not exceed 110 percent of the rated load at any selected working radius.

     (c) Where rerating is necessary:

     (i) Crawler, truck, and wheel-mounted cranes shall be tested in accordance with SAE Recommended Practice, Crane Load Stability Test Code J765 (April 1961).

     (ii) Locomotive cranes shall be tested in accordance with WAC 296-24-24005 (1)(a) and (b).

     (iii) Rerating test report shall be readily available.

     (d) No cranes shall be rerated in excess of the original load ratings unless such rating changes are approved by the crane manufacturer or final assembler.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. 94-15-096 (Order 94-07), § 296-24-24009, filed 7/20/94, effective 9/20/94; Order 73-5, § 296-24-24009, filed 5/9/73 and Order 73-4, § 296-24-24009, filed 5/7/73.]