11.12.2008

Philadelphia crane laws

The Mayor of Philadelphia, Michael Nutter, signed off on a tough set of crane safety laws yesterday.

The signing ceremony occurred on the roof of a 34 storey apartment building where two tower cranes were working. After signing he said: "I am proud that Philadelphia is leading the way in construction-site safety".

The bill, drafted by Councilman James F. Kenney, establishes stiff certification requirements for crane operators, riggers, and inspectors as well as codifying standards for equipment and bonding for crane companies.
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Philadelphia's new crane rules were signed off on the roof of this block

Kenney put the legislation forward after the spate of tower crane accidents this spring. He said that the law was a group effort between unions, government officials and developers and claims that it is the most comprehensive law in the country.