Part 15: Other cranes

15.1 General

This part includes but is not limited to:

• monorails
• scotch derricks
• pillar cranes
• jib cranes
• guy derricks
• dockside container cranes (all types)

These cranes (both new and second-hand) require design verification by an inspection body in accordance with the PECPR Regulations and parts 2, 3 and 5 of this code, prior to certification for use within New Zealand. This does not cover shipboard cranes and derricks.

Parts 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8 of this code also apply.

1. For full details of the safe load indicators, radius indicators and so on that are required on the various crane types, refer to Appendix A.
2. For dockside container cranes (all types), a statement to confirm that the seismic requirements and wind loadings for operating in New Zealand have been taken into account in the design calculations. as per appendices E and F is required. The stability factor shall be as per AS 1418.4 or an equivalent standard. It is expected that the coefficient zone factor of 1.2 will apply to all cranes. Wind forces are to be calculated as per AS/NZS 1170.2: 2002 Structural design actions – Wind actions.

All dockside container cranes must have an anemometer fitted.

15.2 Additional requirements

In addition to the requirements in part 15.1 and the relevant sections in parts 3 and 12, the following are also required:

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   1. For cranes designed to AS 1418.3, the deflection for wall-mounted cranes is 1/300th of the jib length, and for non-wall-mounted cranes, the deflection is 1/300th of the jib length plus the length of the free-standing post.
   2. For monorails designed to BS 2853, a deflection test under load to ensure a maximum deflection of no more than 1/500th of the monorail span.
2. Annual visual and functional inspections are required to assess the general condition for continued safe operation and certification. This should cover (but is not necessarily limited to) the items for gantry cranes (part 12.2(21) refers) but also taking into account any special design features that may be part of an individual crane installation.
   1. In the case of Scotch derricks, visual inspection of the heel and top pins, backstays, bridle and sleepers shall be included.
   2. Scotch derricks are to be retested to 125% of the maximum SWL when dismantled and resited.
   3. For jibs and guy derricks, visual inspection of heel pins shall be included.
   4. For dockside container cranes, inspection of the personnel lift (if fitted) shall be included. Anemometers also need to be fitted.
3. Monorails, pillar and jib cranes, subject to the PECPR Regulations, with a SWL of 1 tonne or less, are to have design verification, followed by a first inspection by an equipment inspector as per 15.2(1) and 15.2(2). This will include a chartered professional engineer’s report on the supporting structure being capable of carrying the load. After this first inspection, further inspections can be carried out by a competent person and documented in a register.

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