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AN AM E R IC AN NAT IO NAL STANDARDASME B30.6-2020(Revision of ASME B30.6-2015)DerricksSafety Standard for Cableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,and SlingsASME B30.6-2020(Revision of ASME B30.6-2015)DerricksSafety Standard for Cableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,and SlingsAN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDTwo Park Avenue New York,NY 10016 USAxDate of Issuance:September 18,2020ThenexteditionofthisStandardisscheduledforpublicationin2025.ThisStandardwillbecomeeffective1yearaftertheDateofIssuance.ASME issues written replies to inquiries concerning interpretations of technical aspects of this Standard.Interpretations arepublished on the ASME website under the Committee Pages at http:/cstools.asme.org/as they are issued.Errata to codes and standards may be posted on the ASME website under the Committee Pages to provide corrections toincorrectlypublisheditems,ortocorrecttypographicalorgrammaticalerrorsincodesandstandards.Sucherratashallbeusedon the date posted.TheCommitteePagescanbefoundathttp:/cstools.asme.org/.Thereisanoptionavailabletoautomaticallyreceiveane-mailnotification when errata are posted to a particular code or standard.This option can be found on the appropriate CommitteePage after selecting“Errata”in the“Publication Information”section.ASME is the registered trademark of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.ThiscodeorstandardwasdevelopedunderproceduresaccreditedasmeetingthecriteriaforAmericanNationalStandards.TheStandardsCommitteethatapprovedthecodeorstandardwasbalancedtoassurethatindividualsfromcompetentandconcernedinterestshavehadanopportunityto participate.The proposed codeorstandardwasmadeavailable forpublic reviewandcommentthatprovidesanopportunityfor 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 items mentioned in thisdocument,anddoesnotundertaketoinsureanyoneutilizingastandardagainstliabilityforinfringementofanyapplicableletterspatent,norassumeanysuchliability.Usersofacodeorstandardareexpresslyadvisedthatdeterminationofthevalidityofanysuchpatentrights,andtherisk of infringement of such rights,is entirely their own responsibility.Participation by federal agency representative(s)or person(s)affiliated with industry is not to be interpreted as government or industryendorsement of this code or standard.ASME accepts responsibility for only those interpretations of this document issued in accordance with the established ASME proceduresand 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 EngineersTwo Park Avenue,New York,NY 10016-5990Copyright 2020 byTHE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERSAll rights reservedPrinted in U.S.A.CONTENTSForeword.vCommittee Roster.viB30 Standard Introduction.viiiSummary of Changes.xiChapter 6-0Scope,Definitions,Translations,Personnel Competence,and References.1Section 6-0.1Scope of B30.6.1Section 6-0.2Definitions.1Section 6-0.3Technical and Safety-Related Information.7Section 6-0.4Personnel Competence.7Section 6-0.5References.7Chapter 6-1Construction and Installation.8Section 6-1.1Load Ratings.8Section 6-1.2Construction.8Section 6-1.3Ropes and Reeving Accessories.9Section 6-1.4Anchoring and Guying.10Section 6-1.5Winches and Swingers.10Section 6-1.6General Requirements.10Chapter 6-2Inspection,Testing,and Maintenance.12Section 6-2.1Inspection.12Section 6-2.2Testing.13Section 6-2.3Maintenance.13Section 6-2.4Rope Inspection,Replacement,and Maintenance.14Chapter 6-3Operation.16Section 6-3.1Qualifications,Responsibilities,and Operating Practices.16Section 6-3.2Responsibilities.17Section 6-3.3Handling the Load.20Section 6-3.4Signals.21Section 6-3.5Miscellaneous.24Figures6-0.2.1-1A-Frame Derrick.26-0.2.1-2Basket Derrick.26-0.2.1-3Breast Derrick.36-0.2.1-4Chicago Boom Derrick.36-0.2.1-5Gin Pole Derrick.46-0.2.1-6Guy Derrick.46-0.2.1-7Shearleg Derrick.56-0.2.1-8Stiffleg Derrick.5iii6-3.4.2-1Standard Hand Signals for Controlling Derricks.226-3.5.3.1-1FlowcharttoAssistinDeterminationofApplicableSectionofDerrickOperationNearElectricPower Lines.256-3.5.3.1-2Specified Clearance Around an Electric Power Line.266-3.5.3.1-3Electric Power Line Support Structures.27Table6-3.5.3.1-1Specified Clearance in the Vicinity of Energized Power Lines.26ivFOREWORDThisAmericanNationalStandard,SafetyStandardforCableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,andSlings,hasbeendevelopedundertheproceduresaccreditedbytheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).ThisStandardhadits beginning in December 1916,when an eight-page“Code of Safety Standards for Cranes,”prepared by the AmericanSocietyofMechanicalEngineers(ASME)Committeeonth