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AN AMERICAN NATIO NAL STANDARD ASME B30.27-2009(Revision of ASME B30.27-2005)Material Placement SystemsSafety Standard for Cableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,and SlingsCopyright 2009 by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.No reproduction may be made of this material without written consent of ASME.cCopyrighted material licensed to Stanford University by Thomson Scientific(),downloaded on Oct-05-2010 by Stanford University User.No further reproduction or distribution is permitted.Uncontrolled when printed.ASME B30.27-2009(Revision of ASME B30.27-2005)Material Placement SystemsSafety Standard for Cableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,and SlingsAN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDCopyright 2009 by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.No reproduction may be made of this material without written consent of ASME.cCopyrighted material licensed to Stanford University by Thomson Scientific(),downloaded on Oct-05-2010 by Stanford University User.No further reproduction or distribution is permitted.Uncontrolled when printed.Date of Issuance:May 15,2009The next edition of this Standard is scheduled for publication in 2014.There will be no addenda issuedto this edition.ASME issues written replies to inquiries concerning interpretations of technical aspects of this Stan-dard.Interpretations are published on the ASME Web site under the Committee Pages athttp:/cstools.asme.org as they are issued,and will also be published within the next edition of theStandard.ASME is the registered trademark of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.This code or standard was developed under procedures accredited as meeting the criteria for American National Stan-dards.The Standards Committee that approved the code or standard was balanced to assure that individuals from com-petent and concerned interests have had an opportunity to participate.The proposed code or standard was made avail-able for public review and comment that provides an opportunity for additional public input from industry,academia,regulatory agencies,and the public-at-large.ASME does not“approve,”“rate,”or“endorse”any item,construction,proprietary device,or activity.ASME does not take any position with respect to the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any itemsmentioned in this document,and does not undertake to insure anyone utilizing a standard against liability for infringe-ment of any applicable letters patent,nor assume any such liability.Users of a code or standard are expressly advisedthat determination of the validity of any such patent rights,and the risk of infringement of such rights,is entirely theirown responsibility.Participation by federal agency representative(s)or person(s)affiliated with industry is not to be interpreted as gov-ernment or industry endorsement of this code or standard.ASME accepts responsibility for only those interpretations of this document issued in accordance with the establishedASME procedures and policies,which precludes the issuance of interpretations by individuals.No part of this document may be reproduced in any form,in an electronic retrieval system or otherwise,without the prior written permission of the publisher.The American Society of Mechanical EngineersThree Park Avenue,New York,NY 10016-5990Copyright 2009 byTHE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERSAll rights reservedPrinted in U.S.A.Copyright 2009 by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.No reproduction may be made of this material without written consent of ASME.cCopyrighted material licensed to Stanford University by Thomson Scientific(),downloaded on Oct-05-2010 by Stanford University User.No further reproduction or distribution is permitted.Uncontrolled when printed.CONTENTSForeword.ivCommittee Roster .vB30 Standard Introduction.viiSummary of Changes .xChapter 27-0Scope,Definitions,and References.1Section 27-0.1Scope.1Section 27-0.2Definitions.1Section 27-0.3Reference to Other Codes and Standards .4Chapter 27-1Construction and Installation.5Section 27-1.1Markings .5Section 27-1.2Mobile Material Placing Boom Construction .6Section 27-1.3Work Platforms,Access Walkways,and Gangways.6Section 27-1.4Electrical Installations .6Section 27-1.5Ergonomics .6Section 27-1.6Outriggers .6Section 27-1.7Controls and Indicators.7Section 27-1.8Guards .7Section 27-1.9Mobile and Stationary Placing Booms .8Section 27-1.10Delivery Systems .8Section 27-1.11Loss of Power .8Section 27-1.12Remote Starting .8Section 27-1.13Manuals .8Section 27-1.14Fuel and Exhaust Systems .8Section 27-1.15Hoppers .9Section 27-1.16Pump Pressure Release.9Chapter 27-2Inspection,Testing,and Maintenance .10Section 27-2.1Inspection .10Section 27-2.2Testing .11Section 27-2.3Maintenance .12Chapter 27-3Operation .13Section 27-3.1Qualifications for and Conduct of Operators and Operating Practices.13Section 27-3.2Material Placement System Lockout/Tagout .15Section 27-3.3Signals .18Figures1Material Placement System:Truck-Mounted Concrete Pump With Integrat