{"code":"LAB","codeName":"Labor Code","section":"7371","citation":"Lab. Code, § 7371","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 5. SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT [6300. - 9254.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-5"},{"name":"PART 3. SAFETY ON BUILDINGS [7100. - 7384.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-5/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Cranes [7370. - 7384.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-5/part-3/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Permits for Tower Cranes [7370. - 7374.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-5/part-3/chapter-5/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 254, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 1993.","effective":"1993-01-01","html":"<p>As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:</p><p>(a) “Crane” means a machine for lifting or lowering a load and moving it horizontally, in which the hoisting mechanism is an integral part of the machine. It may be driven manually or by power and may be a fixed or a mobile machine, but does not include stackers, lift trucks, power shovels, backhoes, excavators, concrete pumping equipment, or straddle type mobile boat hoists.</p><p>(b) “Straddle type mobile boat hoist” means a straddle type carrier supported by four wheels with pneumatic tires capable of straddling and carrying boats with high masts and superstructure.</p><p>(c) “Tower crane” means a crane in which a boom, swinging jib, or other structural member is mounted on a vertical mast or tower.</p><p>(d) “Mobile tower crane” means a tower crane which is mounted on a crawler, truck, or similar carrier for travel or transit.</p><p>(e) “Crane employer” means an employer who is responsible for the maintenance and operation of a tower crane.</p><p>(f) “Certificating agency” shall have the same definition as in Section 4885 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.</p>","text":"As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: (a) “Crane” means a machine for lifting or lowering a load and moving it horizontally, in which the hoisting mechanism is an integral part of the machine. It may be driven manually or by power and may be a fixed or a mobile machine, but does not include stackers, lift trucks, power shovels, backhoes, excavators, concrete pumping equipment, or straddle type mobile boat hoists. (b) “Straddle type mobile boat hoist” means a straddle type carrier supported by four wheels with pneumatic tires capable of straddling and carrying boats with high masts and superstructure. (c) “Tower crane” means a crane in which a boom, swinging jib, or other structural member is mounted on a vertical mast or tower. (d) “Mobile tower crane” means a tower crane which is mounted on a crawler, truck, or similar carrier for travel or transit. (e) “Crane employer” means an employer who is responsible for the maintenance and operation of a tower crane. (f) “Certificating agency” shall have the same definition as in Section 4885 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/permits-for-tower-cranes-7371","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}