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Current as of May 05, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(1) As used in this section:
(a) “Affected land” means the same as that term is defined in Section 10-9a-539.
(b) “Airspace approval” means the same as that term is defined in Section 10-9a-539.
(c) “Jib” means the part of a tower crane that:
(i) extends horizontally or almost horizontally from the main vertical component of the tower crane; and
(ii) carries the live load.
(d) “Live load” means the same as that term is defined in Section 10-9a-539.
(e) “Minimum hook height” means the distance that, measured from the lowest point of a hook suspended from a jib, is:
(i) 50 feet above the ground level of affected land; or
(ii) 20 feet above a building on affected land.
(f) “Tower crane” means the same as that term is defined in Section 10-9a-539.
(2) An operator of a tower crane shall operate the tower crane in accordance with the requirements of the manufacturer of the tower crane.
(3)(a) A live load may travel over affected land at the minimum hook height with airspace approval.
(b) A jib, but not a live load, may travel over the affected land at the minimum hook height without airspace approval.
(4) The functioning of a tower crane in accordance with Subsection (3) does not constitute a trespass on affected land.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 15A. State Construction and Fire Codes Act § 15A-6-301. Tower crane operation - last updated May 05, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-15a-state-construction-and-fire-codes-act/ut-code-sect-15a-6-301/
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