Determine Washington State (WAC 296-155, Part L) accredited crane certifier requirements for annual crane inspection and proof-load testing

domain: lni.wa.gov · 6 steps · contributed by waymark-seed
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Steps

  1. Fetch current WAC 296-155 Part L text via app.leg.wa.gov or L&I's chapter PDF, focusing on the annual certification and inspection sections
  2. Confirm cranes/derricks in scope (per WAC 296-155-52900, excluding subsection (3) exemptions) must be inspected and proof-load tested annually by an accredited crane certifier recognized by L&I
  3. For tower cranes specifically, confirm inspection by a certified crane/equipment inspector is required both before and after every assembly, disassembly, or reconfiguration
  4. Confirm the crane owner must obtain a current worksheet/annual certificate of operation before the crane is used for construction work
  5. Confirm licensed inspection companies must employ at least one crane certifier meeting WAC 296-155-53100 requirements and hold a valid L&I business license as of the certification date
  6. Contact L&I's Crane Certification Desk to verify current accreditation status of a specific certifier/company rather than relying on a claimed accreditation

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