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Hoisting Machine Operator License

NYC Admin. Code tit. 28, ch. 4, art. 405
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NYC Admin. Code § 28-405.1 Hoisting machine operator license required.

§ 28-405.1 Hoisting machine operator license required. It shall be unlawful for any persons to take charge of or operate any power-operated hoisting machine used for hoisting purposes or cableways under the jurisdiction of the department, unless such person is licensed under the provisions of this article. Exceptions: 1. Operators of machinery that is exempted from the requirements of sections 3316.1 or 3319.1 of the New York city building code. 2. Operators of mobile cranes of a limited size and capacity, or operators of mobile cranes performing a limited use, and exempted from the requirements of this article in accordance with rules promulgated by the commissioner. 3. Operators of hoisting machines with a manufacturer's rated capacity of one ton or less. 4. Operators of power-operated scaffolds and window-washing machines. 5. Learners supervised in accordance with the rules of the department by a licensed hoisting machine operator. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022; Am. L.L. 2023/077, 6/11/2023, eff. 6/11/2023) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126 and L.L. 2023/077.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-405.2 Classification.

§ 28-405.2 Classification. Hoisting machine operator licenses shall be classified as follows: 1. Class A license: License to operate cranes with a boom, including jibs and any other extensions to the boom, not exceeding 200 feet (60 960 mm) in length, derricks, and other hoisting machines. This license shall not authorize the operation of a truck-mounted tower crane or a self-erecting tower crane when such crane exceeds 200 feet (60 960 mm) in height. This license further shall not authorize the operation of a cableway. 2. Class B license: License to operate any hoisting machinery, except that to operate hoisting machinery with a boom, including jibs and other extensions, exceeding 300 feet (91 440 mm) in length, or a truck-mounted or self-erecting tower crane that exceeds 300 feet (91 440 mm) in height, the licensee must hold a rating, issued by the department, for the specific make and model of hoisting machine. 3. Class C license: License to operate wheel mounted cranes with telescoping, hydraulic, articulating, or folding booms, including jibs and any other extensions to the boom, not exceeding 200 feet (60 960 mm) in length with a manufacturer's rated capacity of 50 tons ( 45.36 t) or less, as well as to operate any hoisting machine within the scope of a limited license. 4. Limited licenses: Limited hoisting machine operator licenses shall be classified as follows: 4.1. Limited license for articulating boom cranes. Limited license to operate boom trucks with an articulating boom, including jibs and any other extensions to the boom, not exceeding 200 feet (60 960 mm) in length with a manufacturer's rated capacity of 50 tons (45.36 t) or less. 4.2. Limited license for boom trucks. Limited license to operate boom trucks with telescoping, hydraulic, articulating, or folding booms, including jibs and any other extensions to the boom, not exceeding 200 feet (60 960 mm) in length with a manufacturer's rated capacity of 50 tons ( 45.36 t) or less. This license shall also authorize the operation of any hoisting machine within the scope of a limited license for mini cranes. 4.3. Limited license for mini cranes. Limited license to operate mobile cranes, other than boom trucks, with a telescoping, hydraulic, articulating, or folding boom, including jibs and any other extensions to the boom, not exceeding 50 feet (15 240 mm) in length with a manufacturer's rated capacity of 3 tons (2.72 t) or less. 4.4. Limited license for sign hanging cranes. Limited license to operate boom trucks with telescoping, hydraulic, articulating, or folding booms, including jibs and any other extensions to the boom, not exceeding 135 feet (41 148 mm) in length with a manufacturer's rated capacity of 3 tons (2.72 t) or less, used exclusively for the erection, maintenance, or removal of signs. 4.5. Additional limited licenses via rule. The commissioner may, via rule, establish additional limited hoisting machine operator licenses. Such additional licenses must be limited as to the type, size, and capacity of hoisting machinery authorized to be operated by a holder of the license. (Am. L.L. 2017/080, 5/10/2017, eff. 11/10/2017; Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-405.3 Experience qualifications.

§ 28-405.3 Experience qualifications. Applicants for a hoisting machine operator license shall meet the following experience qualifications (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-405.3.1 Class A license.

§ 28-405.3.1 Class A license. An applicant for a class A hoisting machine operator license shall have at least three (3) years of experience, within the five (5) years prior to application, operating hoisting machines in the city of New York in the presence of and under the direct supervision of a licensed class A or class B hoisting machine operator. Such experience shall have been obtained operating hoisting machines of a size, type, and capacity as specified in rules promulgated by the commissioner. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-405.3.2 Class B license.

§ 28-405.3.2 Class B license. An applicant for a class B hoisting machine operator license shall have the following qualifications. (Am. L.L. 2017/080, 5/10/2017, eff. 9/7/2017)

NYC Admin. Code § 28-405.3.2.1 Licensing qualifications.

§ 28-405.3.2.1 Licensing qualifications. An applicant for a class B hoisting machine operator license shall: (i) have a class A hoisting machine operator license and have held such class A license for at least five (5) years prior to application; (ii) have at least three (3) years of experience, within the eight (8) years prior to application, operating, in the city of New York as a class A licensed hoisting machine operator, mobile cranes with a manufacturer's rated capacity in excess of 50 tons (45.36 t) or tower cranes; and (iii) separately, while holding the class A license, have at least one (1) year of experience, within the five (5) years prior to application, operating cranes in the city of New York with a boom, including jibs and any other extensions to the boom, greater than 200 feet (60 960 mm) in length as a learner in the presence of and under the direct supervision of a licensed class B hoisting machine operator. (L.L. 2017/080, 5/10/2017, eff. 9/7/2017; Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-405.3.2.2 Licensing ratings qualifications.

§ 28-405.3.2.2 Licensing ratings qualifications. An applicant for a class B hoisting machine operator licensing rating shall have a class B hoisting machine operator license and shall satisfactorily demonstrate that he or she is competent to operate a hoisting machine with a boom, including jibs and any other extensions to the boom, exceeding 300 feet (91 440 mm) in length or a truck-mounted tower crane exceeding 300 feet (91 440 mm) in height. Unless otherwise provided in rules of the department, such competency shall be demonstrated by operation, practical examination, or completion of simulator training and shall be specific to the make and model of the hoisting machine for which the rating is to be issued. In addition to holding a rating, such hoisting machine operator must complete any orientation required by the department. (L.L. 2017/080, 5/10/2017, eff. 9/7/2017; Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-405.3.3 Class C license.

§ 28-405.3.3 Class C license. An applicant for a class C hoisting machine operator license shall have at least two (2) years of experience, within the three (3) years prior to application, operating hoisting machines in the presence of and under the direct supervision of a licensed hoisting machine operator. Such experience shall have been obtained operating hoisting machines of a size, type, and capacity as specified in rules promulgated by the commissioner. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-405.3.4 Limited licenses.

§ 28-405.3.4 Limited licenses. An applicant for a limited hoisting machine operator license shall have at least two (2) years of experience, within the three (3) years prior to application, in the presence of and under the direct supervision of a licensed hoisting machine operator. Such experience shall have been obtained operating hoisting machines of a size, type, and capacity as specified in rules promulgated by the commissioner. Exception: The commissioner may, by rule, establish alternative pathways for individuals who, on or before the date that is two years after the effective date of this provision, apply for a limited license for articulating boom cranes, a limited license for mini cranes, or other limited license established by rule. (L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022; Am. L.L. 2023/077, 6/11/2023, eff. 6/11/2023) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126 and L.L. 2023/077.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-405.4 Fitness to perform work.

§ 28-405.4 Fitness to perform work. As a condition of license issuance and renewal, a hoisting machine operator shall provide evidence satisfactory to the department that he or she is fit to perform the work. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-405.5 Insurance exemption.

§ 28-405.5 Insurance exemption. Unless otherwise required by rule, licensed hoisting machine operators are exempt from the insurance requirements of section 28-401.9.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-405.6 Certification required.

§ 28-405.6 Certification required. The commissioner shall, by rule, require hoisting machine operators to possess one or more certifications for the operation of hoisting machinery. Such certifications shall be based on the passage of a written and a practical examination for the type of hoisting machinery authorized to be operated by the certification. (L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.
Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-159617Fetched: 10/24/2026

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