California · Through 2026-09-13

LAB § 7371

As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) “Crane” means a machine for lifting or lowering a load and moving it horizontally, in which the hoisting mechanism is an integral part of the machine. It may be driven manually or by power and may be a fixed or a mobile machine, but does not include stackers, lift trucks, power shovels, backhoes, excavators, concrete pumping equipment, or straddle type mobile boat hoists.
(b) “Straddle type mobile boat hoist” means a straddle type carrier supported by four wheels with pneumatic tires capable of straddling and carrying boats with high masts and superstructure.
(c) “Tower crane” means a crane in which a boom, swinging jib, or other structural member is mounted on a vertical mast or tower.
(d) “Mobile tower crane” means a tower crane which is mounted on a crawler, truck, or similar carrier for travel or transit.
(e) “Crane employer” means an employer who is responsible for the maintenance and operation of a tower crane.
(f) “Certificating agency” shall have the same definition as in Section 4885 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.

Where this section sits in the code

Labor Code - LAB
DIVISION 5. SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT [6300. - 9254.]
PART 3. SAFETY ON BUILDINGS [7100. - 7384.]
CHAPTER 5. Cranes [7370. - 7384.]
ARTICLE 1. Permits for Tower Cranes [7370. - 7374.]

As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

(a) “Crane” means a machine for lifting or lowering a load and moving it horizontally, in which the hoisting mechanism is an integral part of the machine. It may be driven manually or by power and may be a fixed or a mobile machine, but does not include stackers, lift trucks, power shovels, backhoes, excavators, concrete pumping equipment, or straddle type mobile boat hoists.

(b) “Straddle type mobile boat hoist” means a straddle type carrier supported by four wheels with pneumatic tires capable of straddling and carrying boats with high masts and superstructure.

(c) “Tower crane” means a crane in which a boom, swinging jib, or other structural member is mounted on a vertical mast or tower.

(d) “Mobile tower crane” means a tower crane which is mounted on a crawler, truck, or similar carrier for travel or transit.

(e) “Crane employer” means an employer who is responsible for the maintenance and operation of a tower crane.

(f) “Certificating agency” shall have the same definition as in Section 4885 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.

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