ASME_B30.2-2016.pdf

AN AM E R IC AN NAT IO NAL STANDARD ASME B30.2-2016(Revision of ASME B30.2-2011)Overhead and Gantry Cranes(Top Running Bridge,Single or Multiple Girder,Top Running Trolley Hoist)Safety Standard for Cableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,and SlingsASME B30.2-2016(Revision of ASME B30.2-2011)Overhead andGantry Cranes(Top Running Bridge,Single orMultiple Girder,Top RunningTrolley Hoist)Safety Standard for Cableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,and SlingsAN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDTwo Park Avenue New York,NY 10016 USADate of Issuance:May 30,2017The next edition of this Standard is scheduled for publication in 2021.This Standard will becomeeffective 1 year after the Date of Issuance.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 at http:/cstools.asme.org/as they are issued.Errata to codes and standards may be posted on the ASME Web site under the Committee Pages toprovide corrections to incorrectly published items,or to correct typographical or grammatical errorsin codes and standards.Such errata shall be used on the date posted.The Committee Pages can be found at http:/cstools.asme.org/.There is an option available toautomatically receive an e-mail notification when errata are posted to a particular code or standard.ThisoptioncanbefoundontheappropriateCommitteePageafterselecting“Errata”inthe“PublicationInformation”section.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 EngineersTwo Park Avenue,New York,NY 10016-5990Copyright 2017 byTHE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERSAll rights reservedPrinted in U.S.A.CONTENTSForeword.vCommittee Roster.viiB30 Standard Introduction.ixSummary of Changes.xiiChapter 2-0Scope,Definitions,References,and Personnel Competence.1Section 2-0.1Scope of B30.2.1Section 2-0.2Definitions.1Section 2-0.3References.5Section 2-0.4Personnel Competence.6Chapter 2-1General Construction and Installation.7Section 2-1.1Markings.7Section 2-1.2Clearances.8Section 2-1.3General Construction Runways and Supporting Structure.8Section 2-1.4Crane Construction.8Section 2-1.5Cabs Normal or Skeleton(If Provided).9Section 2-1.6Lubrication.9Section 2-1.7Service Platforms(Footwalks).9Section 2-1.8Stops and Bumpers.10Section 2-1.9Rail Sweeps.11Section 2-1.10Guards for Moving Parts.11Section 2-1.11Truck Frame Drop.11Section 2-1.12Brakes and Braking Means.11Section 2-1.13Electrical Equipment.12Section 2-1.14Hoisting Equipment.16Section 2-1.15Warning Devices or Means for a Crane With a Power-TravelingMechanism.17Section 2-1.16Manual.17Section 2-1.17Translation of Safety Related Information and Control Designations.18Chapter 2-2Inspection and Testing.19Section 2-2.1Inspection.19Section 2-2.2Rope Inspection.20Section 2-2.3Testing.21Chapter 2-3Operator Training and Operation.22Section 2-3.1Crane Operator Training.22Section 2-3.2Training for Persons Other Than Crane Operators.22Section 2-3.3Operation.22Section 2-3.4Planned Engineered Lifts.25Section 2-3.5Hoist Limit Devices(Switches).26Section 2-3.6Signals.26Section 2-3.7Miscellaneous.26Section 2-3.8Crane Lockout/Tagout.26Chapter 2-4Maintenance Training and Maintenance.28Section 2-4.1Maintenance Training.28Section 2-4.2Crane Maintenance.28Section 2-4.3Rope Replacemen