Int. No. 795-A
By Council Member Lappin, Comrie, Gentile, Jackson, James, Koppell, Monserrate, Nelson, Palma, Recchia Jr., Seabrook, Stewart, Weprin, Gerson, Dickens, White Jr., Liu, Garodnick, Mealy and Sears (in conjunction with the Mayor)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to slings for tower and climber cranes.
Be it enacted by the Council as follows:
Section 1. Section BC 33 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding new section 3319.9 to read as follows:
3319.9 Slings. Slings shall be used in accordance with the following requirements and any rules promulgated by the commissioner.
3319.9.1 Use of nylon slings in conjunction with climber or tower crane erection, jumping, climbing, and dismantling. Nylon slings shall only be used in conjunction with climber or tower crane erection, jumping, climbing, and dismantling if the manufacturer’s manual specifically states or recommends the use of nylon slings. Nylon slings shall not be used unless softening mechanisms have been applied to all sharp edges.
3319.9.2 Discarded rope. Discarded rope shall not be used for slings.
§2. This local law shall take effect thirty days from enactment.
7/2/08