Cranes & Derricks Permit
The Department's Cranes & Derricks Unit oversees the design, installation and safe operation of equipment used for hoisting or lifting purposes Cranes and Derricks does not regulate equipment installed on water
Department-approved applications for crane work and crane devices will be issued new permits: Certificate of Operation (CD), On-site Certificate (CN) or an On-site Certificate (Limited) Applicants must print a copy of each issued permit by using the Buildings Information System (BIS)
Displaying Permits
Applicants must print one copy of each Cranes and Derricks permit A copy of the CD must be kept with the crane equipment The CN and Limited permits must be posted on the construction fence with other Department-issued permits The Department will issue violations for failing to post these permits or failing to have them available with the crane equipment
Cranes & Derricks Filing Fees
Crane Registration (Certificate of Approval) Initial Fees
| Boom up to 50 feet, maximum capacity exceeding 3 tons |
$300 |
| Boom less than 200 feet |
$500 |
| Boom more than 200 feet, less than 300 feet |
$1,000 |
| Boom more than 300 feet, less than 400 feet |
$2,000 |
| Boom over 400 feet |
$3,000 |
| Climber and Tower Cranes |
$3,000 |
| Climber and Tower Cranes & Derricks |
$3,000 |
| All other Cranes |
$1,000 |
| All other Cranes & Derricks |
$1,000 |
Certificate of Operation
| Sign Hanger, 51ft-135ft with capacity of 3 tons or less |
$250 |
| Replace or alter boom extension |
similar to boom or extension
of the same |
Renewal Fees
| Boom up to 50 feet, Maximum capacity exceeding 3 tons |
$200 |
| Boom 51 feet to 299 feet |
$250 |
| Boom less than 200 feet |
$250 |
| Boom more than 200 feet, less than 300 feet |
$400 |
| Boom more than 300 feet, less than 400 feet |
$400 |
| Boom over 400 feet |
$400 |
| Climber and Tower Cranes |
$400 |
| Climber and Tower Cranes & Derricks |
$400 |
| All other Cranes |
$250 |
| All other Cranes & Derricks |
$250 |
Certificate of Operation
| Sign Hanger, 51ft-135ft with capacity of 3 tons or less |
$200 |
CN Applications: for Onsite Inspection
| Boom up to 250 feet |
$150 |
| Boom over 250 feet, Derricks and Work Platforms |
$250 |
| Boom over 250 feet and Derricks |
$250 |
| Applications with Weekend Inspections |
$750 |
| Review by Engineer |
$100 |
| Amendment to an Application |
$100 |
| Application for Waiver |
$100 |
Variances: After Hour & Weekend Permits (Section 26-215(h))
| Weekdays and Weekend permits fee |
$100 |
| Weekdays and Weekend per day fee |
$80 |
| Weekday inspection fee (on other than the normal working days) |
$750 |
Prototype Applications
| Prototype with tests witnessed by third party |
$2,500 |
| Prototype with tests witnessed by Buildings |
$2,500 |
| Prototype with design calculations |
$4,000 |
| Prototype for a mobile crane with a hydraulic boom |
$4,000 |
| Prototype amendment to configuration |
½ the original |
CD-4: Tower + Mobile Crane/Derrick/Mast Climber/Pile Driver On-Site Inspection Application/Certificate
CD-5: Notification of Staging and Outrigger Beam Use by Special Riggers
| Initial Filing Fee |
$100 |
| Amendment Filing Fee |
$100 |
| Renewal Filing Fee |
$90 |
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