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    830.2 Interpretations No. 1 Interpretation: 2-1 Subject: ANSI B30.2.0-1976 Date Issued: March 19, 1984 Question: Can the B30 Committee alow relief from para. 2-1.10;3 of ANSI B302.0-1976? Reply: ANSHB30.2.0-1976 is of, and by itself, a voluntary standard and as such requires no relief from the B30 Committee. See Section Il, Purpose, of the Introduction to ANSI B30.2.0-1976. ‘ANSI B30.2.0 may be cited by_a regulatory body or by an administrative authority having oversight ‘of the operation‘and thereby becomes an operating directive that must be observed. Note that the Federal Register Vol. No. 105 Saturday 29 May 1971 Section 1910.79g3i cites para. 2-1.10.38 almost verbatim and from this we may conclude:that this is a workplace requirement. ‘The intent of para. 2-1.10.3a is to require an intentional and overt reset action by the operator in order to restart motion following a stop caused by a power loss. To have an unplanned restart condition is considered unsafe and should be corrected. In view of your history of no accidents and low usage rate you may wish to consider Section II, Exceptions and Interpretations, and Section IV, New and Old Installations, of ANSI B30.2.0-1976, as your basis for not modifying your present equipment. a es 830.2 Interpretations No. 1 Interpretation: 2-2 Subject: ANSI/ASME B30.2-1983 Date Issued: August 2, 1984 Question: What criteria or code, if any, should be used as a guideline for performing Periodic In- spection, Subsection 2-2..3 and para. 22.1.3a) in particular? Reply: ANSI B30.2.0-1976 has been superseded by ANSI/ASME B30.2-1983, issued October 17, 1983. Reference should be made to the revised standard in establishing your inspection program. ‘Subsection 2-2.1.3, Periodic Inspection, on page 19 of ANSVASME B30.2-1983 reads (changes in italics) () Compete inspections of the crane shall be performed at intervals, as defined in : 22.1.1(0(2). Any deficiencies, soch as listed, shall be examined by a denignated person and determination made ato whether they constite a hazar. These inspections shall include the requirements of 22.1.2 and in addition, items sch asthe flowing’ Referring to ANSVASME 8302-1983, the Periodic Inspection shall be perormed by an appointed son using visual examination, as sated in pre, 221.1((2) Suggested items tobe examined ee Fisted in para. 22.1.3(0\1) through a). If deficiencies are found during this visual inspection, such deficiencies shall be examined by & designated person to determine whether they consiute a hazard, as sald in par. 2-21.30), ‘The method, extent, and acceptance criteria forthe examination of any defiient components including “deformed, cracked, of corroded members") should be determined by the designated person making the examination of by the supervisor a ‘When establishing inspection intervals for the crane, consideration should be given to both para. 221.1002) and para. 22:14 in ANSUASME.B302 1985 ‘As explained in the Introduction on page 1 ofthis Standard, the ANSI B30 Sundar ae writen to serve a8 a guide to governmental auhories, manufactres, purchasers, and ser of he equipment. The specific rules must be interpreted using good engineering and economic judgment, User compliance with ANSI Standards is voluntary unless adopted by governmental authority. Where NUREG roqtement fer from this Standard, the NUREG requirments 6ould gover. 830.2 Interpretations No. 2 23,24 Interpretation: 2-3 Subject: USAS B30.2.0-1967, Section 2-0.1, Scope Date Issued: March 19, 1985 ‘Question (1): Does a crane that provides hoisting and trolleying functions, but does not travel on a runway, come under B30.2.0-1967? Reply (1): The scope of B30.2.0, as stated in Section 2-0.1, specifies that the Standard applies to overhead and gantry cranes, “‘and others having the same fundamental characteristics. These cranes are srouped because they all have trolleys and similar travel characteristics.” Paras. 2-0.2.1.6 and 2-0.2.1.8 define gantry crane and overhead crane, respectively. Both definitions include travel on a fixed runway or rail system. Therefore, a crane that does not travel, or that does not travel on a fixed runway or ral system, does not fall within the scope of B30.2.0-1967. ‘Question (2): Are the testing requirements of B30.2.0-1967 mandatory or are they recommendations? Reply (2): For cranes within the scope of B30.2.0-1967, the operational tests set forth under para. 2-2.2.1 are mandatory, while the rated load test of para. 2-2.2.2 is recommended. Note: This interpretation should have appeared in ANSI/ASME B30.2-1983 Interpretations — No. |, covering interpretations issued from 1983 through 1985. Interpretation: 2-4 Subject: ‘ANSI B30.2.0-1976, Bridge Bumpers (Buffers) and Runway Stops Date Issued: March 20, 1985 (Question (1): ara, 2-1.8.22.1 the only part of para. 2-1.8.2 which applies to runway stops? Reply (1): Yes. Question (2): When determining the stopping force produced by the requirements of para. 2-1.8.2a.1, should the loaded or the unloaded weight of the crane be used? Reply (2): The unloaded weight of the crane, less the weight of the block(s), should normally be used. The lifting load(s) is not to be considered in determining the stopping force at the bumpers unless the load is guided vertically (not freely suspended). Question (3): Does the requirement of para. 2-1.8.22.3 apply only to bumpers or-does it also apply to runway stops? Reply (3): The requirement of para. 2-1.8.2a.3 applies to the bumpers only. It does not apply to the runway stops. Note: This interpretation should have appeared in ANSI/ASME B30.2-1983 Interpretations — No. 1, covering interpretations issued from 1983 through 1985. 28 1830.2 Interpretations No. 2 Interpretation: 2-5 Subject: ANSI/ASME B30.2-1983, Limit Switches and Anticollision Devices Date Issued: May 23, 1985 Question: What is the intent of the phrase, “all limit switches,"* in para. 2-2.1.2(a)(2) of ANSI/ ‘ASME B30,2-1983, which reads: ““@) All limit switches should be checked, without a load on the hook, atthe beginning of each ‘work shift. Tare should be exercised. Each motion shall be inched into its limit switch, or run in at Reply: This question concerns four areas: (1) cranes having two or three upper limit switches, (Q) cranes having a lower limit switch, () cranes having bridge and/or trolley travel limit switches, and (4) cranes having anticollision devices. Para. 2-2.1.2(a)2) should be considered together with paras. 2-1.10.5(d) and (e), which read “*(d) The hoisting motion of all electric traveling cranes shall be provided with an overtrave limit. switch in the hoisting direction to stop hoisting motion. ““(€) Lower travel limit switches should be provided for al hoists where the load block enters pits cot hatchways in the floor." The inspection requirement of para. 2-2.1.2(a)(2) applies only to the limit switches specifically re- quired or recommended in the Standard. This Standard does not address multiple hoist limit switches, bridge and/or trolley travel limit switches, or anticollsion devices. Inspection of a hoist upper limit switch is intended to confirm that the limit switch setting conforms 1o the requirements of para. 2-2.2.1(), which reads: ““(d) Limit switches. The trip setting of hoist limit devices shall be determined by tests with an ‘empty hook traveling in increasing speeds up to the maximum speed. The actuating mechanism of the limit device shall be located so that it will trip the device under all conditions, in sufficient time to prevent contact of the hook or load block with any part of the trolley or crane.”* Inspection of a hoist lower limit switch is intended to confirm thatthe limit switch setting conforms to the requirements of para. 2-1.11.3(c)(1), which reads: (©) Rope shall be secured to the drum as follow: (2) No less than two wraps of rope shall remain on each anchorage ofthe hoisting drum when the hook isin its extreme low position unless a lower limit device is provided, in which case no Tess than one wrap shall remain.” ‘The inspection requirements may also be applied to the other limit switches or to anticollision devices if the owner or regulatory authorities wish to do so, but such inspection is nota part of the Standard, ANSI/ASME B30.2 is intended to apply to overhead and gantry cranes as used in general industrial applications. When the crane application is such as to require special precautions or devices above and beyond those required by this Standard, the authority which determines the need for the additional pre- cautions or devices should also determine the extent ofthe additional inspection or testing required. Note: This interpretation should have appeared in ANSI/ASME B30.2-1983 Interpretations — No. 1, covering interpretations issued from 1983 through 1985, 1830.2 Interpretations No. 2 26,27 Interpretation: 2-6 Subject: ANSI/ASME B30.2-1983, Sudden Acceleration and Deceleration of Load Date Issued: September 12, 1985 Question (1); Para. 2-3.2.3(0)(1) of ANSI/ASME B30.2-1983 reads as follows: “*(b) During lifting, care shall be taken that: (1) There is no sudden acceleration or deceleration of the moving load; .. ." ‘What is meant by, “‘sudden acceleration or deceleration?” Reply (1): Sudden acceleration or deceleration in the context of this paragraph would be starting or stopping the load, during lifting, in such an abrupt manner that impact forces on the hoisting components ‘oF other parts of the crane would exceed such forces used in the design of the crane, or the maximum ‘impact forces recommended by the crane manufacturer ‘A typical example of sudden acceleration might result from the operator neglecting to carefully re- ‘move all slack from the sling or ropes before proceeding to lift the load. A typical example of sudden deceleration might result from the operator moving the hoist controller from full-speed hoisting position tothe “off” position without pausing at intermediate controller positions to allow a gradual slowdown of the lifted load Question (2): What measure can be utilized to determine acceptable from unacceptable acceleration or deceleration? Reply (2): A more thorough description ofthe recommended operating procedure for accelerating or decelerating a lifted load can be obtained from the Crane Operator Manual published by the Crane Man- ufactures Association of America ‘Note: This interpretation should have appeared in ANSI/ASME B30,2-1983 Interpretations — No. 1, covering interpretations issued from 1983 through 1985, Interpretation: 2-7 Subject: ANSU/ASME B30.2-1983, Activation of Warning Device or Means Date Issued: March 4, 1986 ‘Question: Should the required warning device or means of Section 2-1.12 be activated by the crane ‘operator as needed to alert workers or be activated continuously while the crane is in motion? Reply: Section 2-1.12 refers only to the provision of warning des such devices or means is covered by para. 2-3.1.7(e), p. 24, which reads: (e) If a waming device is furnished, it shall be activated each time before traveling, and inter- mittently when approaching workpersons.”” ANSV/ASME B30.2 does not make any distinction between overhead cranes and gantry cranes as to this requirement. [As for the rationale for para. 2-3.1.7(e), the B30 Committee feels that warning devices are most ‘effective if they are activated only when a hazardous condition may be imminent. A waming device which is activated continuously, when there may be no imminent hazard, tends to be ignored after a short period. Of time and thereby loses its effectiveness. for means. The operation of 830.2 inpetaion No. 3 — Subject: USAS B30.2.0-1967, Overhead and Gantry Cranes Date Issued: May 26, 1986 Question: Does Section 2-19.38 of USAS B30.2.0-1967 require the use of spring-retum, lever-op- rated controllers, as distinguished from drum-type controllers or pushbuttons? Reply: In replying to the question, the B30 Committe assumes that, when using the term “I Spermted controllers,” it is refering to a control circuit device commonly called a "master switch = A Oasicy Switch” is the manual actuating component of a magnetic controller. Refer to definition 2 0.2.2.40.4 on p. $ of USAS B30.2.0-1967. Section 21.9-3a0n p11 of USAS B30.2.0-1967 applies equally to manual (drum) controllers, master Switches, or pushbutons because it applies tothe controller init entirety. Spring-rturm someon a not required if a disconnect of reset button is provided per Section 2-1.9.3a. SAS B30.2.0-1967 has been superceded fist by ANSI B30.2.0-1976 and then by ANSU/ASME ave ban eStttion 21.10.38, p. 14 of B30.2.0-1976, and Section 2-1.10(). p- Id of BIO.2 1963, fave both been revised to clarify this requirement. The definition for “controller hes been added ca toh "ssues. The definition for ‘switch, master, spring retum” has been added to B30.2-1983, Mikes using the ANSVASME B30 series of standards, reference should be made tothe latest issue ‘and addenda of the applicable standard. 28 830.2 Interpretations No, 3 Interpretation: 2-9 Subject: ANSUASME B30.2-1983, Overhead and Gantry Cranes, Top Running Bridge, Single ‘or Multiple Girder (Top Running Trolley Hoist) Date Issued: September 11, 1986 Do the following questions and replies represent the intent of the subject standard? Question (1): The footwalk requirements in para. 2-1.7.1 are to provide access to the overhead crane components for maintenance and repairs. Reply (1): Correct. Question (2): Maintenance and repairs are intended to be performed on an overhead crane which has been subjected to the maintenance procedures outlined in para. 2-2.3.2. Reply (2): Correct Question (3): A bridge footwalk is not intended to be used by personnel when the crane is operational and performing its normal operational functions of bridge travel, trolley travel, or hoisting. Reply (3): Comect. Refer to definition of “‘normal operating conditions" on p. 5. Question (4): The headroom requirements are intended to provide working headroom for maintenance personnel on an overhead crane which has already been ‘‘run to a location where it will cause the least interferance with other cranes and operations in the area" para. 2-2,3.2(a)(1)] and where “*headroom available” (para. 2-1.7.1(a)], and after the maintenance procedures in para. 2-2.3.2 have been followed. Reply (4): Correct. (Question (5): Headroom"* and “‘clearance"* have separate meanings as used in the standard. Reply (5): Correct. Refer to definition of “clearance” on p. 4. The word “‘headroom"” has not been defined because the word is considered to be generic. Question (6): An overhead crane which is installed in a building where there are several locations along the bridge travel where “clearance” between the roof trusses and the floor of the footwalk is less than 48 in, will meet the standard with respect to ‘*headroom"* requirements if the crane can be moved to locations where at least 78 in. of “*headroom is available. Reply (6): An overhead crane installed in the manner described will meet the intent of the standard, Question (7): The definition of ‘“overhead clearance" is the distance between the highest point on the overhead crane and the lowest point on the building along the bridge runway travel. Reply (7): The interpretat 2-1.2.1(@) on p. 9. is consistent with the definition of “clearance” on p. 4 and with para. Question (8): ‘“Headroom'” is the distance from the floor of the walkway platform to overhead ob- structions measured at any location along the runway where the provisions of para. 2-2.3.2 have been met, Reply (8): The definition of “headroom” stated above is consistent with the intent and spirit of the standard. 4 (PR 20.2 Interpretations No. 3 Interpretation: 10 Subject: ASA Standard B30.2-1943, Safety Standard for Cranes, Derricks, and Hoists Date Issued: September 11, 1986 Question: What rationale was used by the B30 Committee in establishing the 78 in. recommended ‘and 48 in. minimum headroom in paras. 1131b and 1131c of the subject standard? Reply: ASME files do not contain any detailed record of the deliberations of the B30 Commitee ‘hich took place when formulating the ASA B30.2-1943 standard. _ The rationale forthe provisions of this standard reflects the consensus of the individual in the cate- {ories of interest who approved the wording of the standard through ASME Committee and Supervisory Board actions, public review, and final approval by the American Standards Association in January 1943. aa 1830.2 Interpratations No, 3 Interpretation: 2-11 Subject: ANSV/ASME B30.2-1983, Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running Bridge, Single ‘oF Multiple Girder, Top Running Trolley Hoist) Date Issued: December 11, 1986 ‘Question (1): Should the same wire rope or hoist chain, hook, and other inspection requirements of 830.2 be applied to equipment covered by the Scopes of B30.7, B30.11, and B30.17? Question (2): Inspection requirements for hoists (B30.16) do not require documented monthly in- Spections of the wire rope or chain. Since off center loading as well as other factors of misuse are quite Possible, we would like to know why. Question (3): What isthe rationale for requiring monthly wire rope or chain inspections, rather than basing the frequency of usage? Before answering the three questions, several facts concerning inspection requirements and the B30 series of standards are being furnished for information ** Section 1910.179 of the Federal Register adopted portions of the 1967 Edition of B30.2.0. The Department of Labor has stated that Section 1910.179 applies only to the types of overhead cranes defined in that ANSI standard. * ANSI and ANSUASME standards B30.7, B30.11, B30.16, and B30.17 were developed after the adoption of Section 1910.179 of the Federal Register. * The B30.11 and B30.17 standards do not include rope inspection requirements ‘nd reference B30.16 for the hoisting device. ‘* The latest editions of B30.2, B30.17, and B30.16 have consistent wire rope, hoist chain and hook inspection requirements, and are based on frequency of usage and conditions. Reply (1): Yes. Reply (2): Aitrary documented monthly inspections are an undue burden and not related to safety without consideration of frequency of use, condition of the component, or environment. All types of misuse, including off center loading, are not recommended. Reply (3): Current editions of B30.2, B30.7, and B30. 16 require wire rope or chain inspections based ‘on frequency of usage. 9 we 830.2 Interpretations No. 3 Interpretation: 2-12 Subject: ANSI/ASME B30,2-1983, Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running Bridge, Single ‘or Multiple Girder, Top Running Trolley Hoist) Date Issued: March 18, 1987 ‘Question (1): I it the intent of ANSI/ASME B30.2, Section 2-2. to (a) classify the disassembly/teassembly of crane hoist gearboxes. for routine maintenance purposes (Ge., inspection, cleaning, cosmetic fling, bearing replacements), as “extensively repaired," thereby requiring a rated load test (at 125% rated load)? (b) require a rated load test for the in-kind replacement of hoist wire rope that has been certified (destructive load test) by the rope manufacturer? Question (2): Per ANSI/ASME B30.2, Section 202.2 (sic), is it reasonable and acceptable to assume a 1% tolerance for test loads at 125% of the cranes’ rated load? Question (2) appears to have a typographical error and the Committee assumes that the question refers to Section 2-2.2 ‘The questions were discussed based upon the background information furnished which fails to fully describe the cause of bearing failure and subsequent actions or occurrences following such bearing failure. ‘Therefore, the Committee can only address the questions in a general nature and may require additional analysis for the specific situation. The Committee replies to your questions as follows. Reply (1)(a): Section 2-2.2 of ANS ASME B30.2b-1986 contains two paragraphs: para. 2-2.2.1, Operational Tests: and para. 2-2.2.2, Rated Load Test. Both paragraphs apply to extensively repaired cranes. Operational tess are required under all conditions based on use ofthe word ‘shall. A rated load test is a recommendation to be considered, the advisability of which depends on the facts in each situation ‘based on the use of the word ‘should. The B30 Committee considered ‘extensively repaired” to include repair of structural and mechanical ‘components whose failure would cause an uncontrolled movement of the live load. The disassembly/reassembly of crane hoist gear boxes for routine maintenance, including normal bearing replacement, requires an operational test in accordance with para. 2-2.2.1. The disassembly /reassembly of crane hoist gear boxes for replacement of failed bearings requires an ‘operational test in accordance with para. 2-2.2.1 and, based upon an analysis ofthe causes and results of such failure, may require a rated load test in accordance with para. 2-2.2.2. Reply (1)(): A rated load test in accordance with para. 2-2.2.2 iad not required when a replacement wire rope with appropriate end connections has been proof tested or certied by the wire rope manufac- turer; however, an operational test in accordance with para. 2-2.2.1 is required. If rope clips, wedge, tc., are installed as separate items during wire rope installation, a rated load test is required in accordance with para. 2-2.2.2. Reply (2): Para. 2-2.2.2 states that “test loads shall not be moft-than 125% of the rated load, unless ‘otherwise recommended by the manufacturer.” The B30 Commitee feels it is safe and acceptable to allow a tolerance of + 0%, - 4% on the 125% figure. The 125% should not be exceeded unless approved by the manufacturer 212 Interpretation: 2-13 Subject: ANSI/ASME B30.2-1983, Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running Bridge. Single or Multiple Girder, Top Running Trolley Hoist) Date Issued: October 6, 1987 Question (1): What types of maintenance are defined as “extensively repaired?" Reply (1): Consideration should be given tothe following items identified to determine the need to load test a crane under conditions where extensive repairs are concemed. The need should also be sub- Stantiated by a qualified person. Maintenance included in the term “extensively repaired" is considered to be feplacement of load- sustaining structural components such as trolley frames, girders, end trucks and gantry legs, and machine Power trinsmission components such as hoist, trolley, and bridge drives. In addition to replacements, repair of structural components, as noted above, including welding or the addition of supports by other than welded means, is also considered “‘extensive repairs."* Question (2): Do the rated-load test requirements apply to the owner once a crane is installed at the ‘owner's facility, or only to the manufacturer after the manufacturer sets up the crane at the owner's facility? Reply (2): A new crane installed in a facility is required to be load tested. The responsibilty for Performing the test can be bome either by the owner or the manufacturer, depending upon the terms of the purchase agreement entered into between the owner and the manufacturer. ‘Subsequent testing of the crane, for any reason, isthe responsiblity of the owner. Question (3): Ifthe rated-load test applies to the owner, then can a figure less than the rated load or

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