scope:

The scope includes only cranes of the types described in para. 22-0.2.1, articulated by hydraulic cylinders, which are powered by internal combustion engines or electric motors and are mounted on a mobile chassis or stationary installation. Frequently, articulating cranes are equipped with a load hoist mechanism to broaden their versatility. Load hoist mechanisms equipped machines are covered by this Volume.

Some basic machine types within this scope are convertible for excavating work and other uses not considered to be lifting service. The requirements of this Volume are applicable only to such machines when used as lifting cranes.

Exemptions from this Volume include

(a) all units with a maximum rated capacity of 1 ton or less

(b) all units with booms constructed of nonconductive-type materials

(c) all units equipped with or designed primarily for personnel baskets, platforms, ladders, etc.

(d) all units when equipped with nonlifting attachments

(e) all units used in forestry and logging applications

(f) telescoping boom cranes that do not articulate (covered under B30.5)

(g) scrap and material handlers