ASME_B30.5-2007.pdf

Mobile and Locomotive CranesSafety Standard for Cableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,and SlingsAN AMERICAN NATIO NAL STANDARDASME B30.5-2007(Revision of ASME B30.5-2004)Copyright 2008 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 B30.5-2007(Revision of ASME B30.5-2004)Mobile andLocomotiveCranesSafety Standard for Cableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,and SlingsAN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDThree Park Avenue New York,NY 10016Copyright 2008 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:March 7,2008The next edition of this Standard is scheduled for publication in 2010.There will be no addendaissued to this edition.ASME issues written replies to inquiries concerning interpretations of technical aspects of thisStandard.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 ofthe Standard.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 NationalStandards.The Standards Committee that approved the code or standard was balanced to assure that individuals fromcompetent and concerned interests have had an opportunity to participate.The proposed code or standard was madeavailable forpublic review andcomment thatprovides an opportunityfor additional publicinput 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 anyitems mentioned in this document,and does not undertake to insure anyone utilizing a standard against liability forinfringement of any applicable letters patent,nor assume any such liability.Users of a code or standard are expresslyadvised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights,and the risk of infringement of such rights,isentirely their own responsibility.Participation by federal agency representative(s)or person(s)affiliated with industry is not to be interpreted asgovernment 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 2008 byTHE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERSAll rights reservedPrinted in U.S.A.Copyright 2008 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.vCommittee Roster.viiB30 Standard Introduction.ixSummary of Changes.xiiChapter 5-0Scope,Definitions,and References.1Section 5-0.1 Scope of B30.5.1Section 5-0.2 Definitions.1Section 5-0.3 References.7Chapter 5-1Construction and Characteristics.8Section 5-1.1 Load Ratings.8Section 5-1.2 Stability(Backward and Forward).9Section 5-1.3 Boom Hoist,Load Hoist,and Telescoping Boom Mechanisms.14Section 5-1.4 Swing Mechanism.15Section 5-1.5 Crane Travel.15Section 5-1.6 Controls.15Section 5-1.7 Ropes and Reeving Accessories.18Section 5-1.8 Cabs.19Section 5-1.9 General Requirements.20Section 5-1.10 Structural Performance.21Section 5-1.11 Cranes Used for Other Than Lifting Service.22Chapter 5-2Inspection,Testing,and Maintenance.23Section 5-2.1 Inspection General.23Section 5-2.2 Testing.24Section 5-2.3 Maintenance.25Section 5-2.4 Rope Inspection,Replacement,and Maintenance.25Chapter 5-3Operation.28Section 5-3.1 Qualifications and Responsibilities.28Section 5-3.2 Operating Practices.32Section 5-3.3 Signals.35Section 5-3.4 Miscellaneous.35Figures1Commercial Truck-Mounted Crane Telescoping Boom.12Commercial Truck-Mounted Crane Nontelescoping Boom.23Crawler Crane.24Crawler Crane Telescoping Boom.25Locomotive Crane.36Wheel-M