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Getting a maritime crane inspected and certified
Q: Do I have
to have a crane certified in the state of Washington?
A: Yes, if the crane, derrick, or material-handling device
is used within a maritime industry. If it is a construction or general
industry crane, then it does not have to be certified by a crane certifier.
Q: Do I have to
have a cargo spout, sucker or similar equipment certified in the state
of Washington?
A: Yes, cargo spouts, suckers and similar equipment must
be certified.
How to obtain a Certificate of Inspection
You may request a list of certifiers who are approved by the department to certify cranes by calling 360-902-4943 or download it from the Forms list below.
Ask an Expert
E-mail
L&I's Maritime Specialist or call 360-902-4669 if you have questions about the certification
of maritime cranes, or call the Maritime Crane Certification desk at 360-902-4943.
Regulation & Policy
WAC
296-304 - Safety Standards for Shipbuilding, Ship Repairing &
Ship Breaking
WAC
296-56 - Safety Standards for Longshore, Stevedore and Related Waterfront
Operations.
Types of cranes
- Cranes, Derricks or Material Handling Devices - WAC 296-56 and 296-304
- Cargo Spouts, Suckers and Similar Equipment - WAC 296-56
General Safety & Health Rules
- WAC 296-800 - Safety and Health Core Rules
- WAC 296-24 - General Safety and Health Standard
- WAC 296-62 - General Occupational Health Standards
- WAC 296-155 - Safety Standards for Construction
Forms
Cranes,
Derricks or Material Handling Devices Worksheet (491 KB PDF
/ 3 min)
(F416-051-000)- Cargo
Spouts, Suckers and Similar Equipment Worksheet (433 KB PDF
/ 2 min)
(F416-052-000) - Notice
of Deficiencies Worksheet (300 KB PDF / 2 min) (F416-054-000)
- Crane
Certifier List (102 KB PDF)
Resources
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