Yes I live in NY
New York has its own certification. New York City has a separate one from the state. Here is the info from NYS Department of Certifications:
Crane Classifications
A Crane Operator Certificate of Competence is required to operate a crane in New York State while operating cranes in connection with construction, demolition and excavation work. This requirement applies to all cranes having a manufacture's maximum rated capacity exceeding five tons or over forty feet of boom length and to all tower cranes.
The NYS Department of Labor License & Certification Unit administers Operational exams for the following classifications of cranes.
- Class A - Unrestricted – Conventional, cable, lattice boom, and friction are names that have been used in reference to this classification. This classification includes all cranes having a fixed lattice boom, with or without free fall capability; conventional tower cranes, derricks and all cranes with free fall capability. Class A allows operation of any crane.
- Class B - Hydraulic – This includes all hydraulic cranes which have a telescopic boom and swinging cab; there is no restriction on maximum manufacturer’s rating. This classification also includes smaller trailer or truck mounted self-erecting tower cranes, as well as boom trucks having over 28 ton manufacturer’s rated capacity. Class B allows operation of B, C & D.
- Class C - Boom Truck – This includes cranes having telescopic booms which are generally truck mounted and up to 28 ton maximum manufacturer’s rated capacity. Class C allows operation of C & D.
- Class D - Restricted Boom Truck – These cranes are also referred to as sign hangers, but their use is not restricted to that industry. This includes cranes having telescopic booms which are generally truck mounted and up to 3 ton maximum manufacturer’s rated capacity, and up to 125 feet of boom. Class D allows operation of D only.
- Class E – Reserved.
- Class F - Line Truck – These cranes are also referred to as digger derricks. It is up to 15 ton maximum manufacturer’s rated capacity, 65 foot maximum boom length, utilizing a non-conductive tip with nylon rope, for use in electrical applications only. Class F allows operation of F only.
Here is a bill in the senate which would make it much easier for NYS residents.
BILL NUMBER:S4122
TITLE OF BILL:
An act
to amend the general business law, in relation to crane operations
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
To expand the qualifications
permitted to license crane operators
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:
Section 1 - amends subdivision 2 of
section 483 of the General Business Law to provide that a Crane
Operator's Certificate of Competence shall be issued to an applicant
who has a current crane Operator's license issued by the National
Commission fur the Certification of Crane Operators or by the Federal
Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Section 2 - provides that this act shall become effective immediately.
JUSTIFICATION:
Currently, a crane operator's certificate of
competence, which authorizes an individual to operate a crane in New
York State, can only be issued based upon fulfilling criteria set
forth by the Commissioner of Labor. Recently, OSHA implemented a new
national crane operators' license program. In addition, the National
Commission for Certification of Crane Operators issues crane licenses
that are widely recognized across the country. This license requires
a written exam, a practical exam, and recurrent testing to continue
to meet OSHA requirements. Accepting these standards, which are in
many ways more stringent than current state standards, can help to
improve the quality and supply of crane operators, possibly reduce
state testing costs, and allow the state to better compete with the
rest of the nation.
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New bill.
