California Code of Regulations
Title 8 - Industrial Relations
Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations
Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety
Subchapter 4 - Construction Safety Orders
Article 14 - Construction Hoists
Section 1605.3 - Requirements for Hoisting Towers
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) Material hoist towers shall be constructed of structural steel, steel pipe, wrought iron, or other equivalent.
(b) All sheaves, guy ties, bolt connections, miscellaneous clamps, braces, and similar parts shall be regularly inspected after the installation is initially placed in operation, and at least once each month thereafter. All broken, defective, and worn parts shall be replaced or repaired.
(c) Hoist-operating rules shall be established and posted in conspicuous locations adjacent of the hoist to the operator's station and the structure it serves. The operating rules shall include the following:
(d) All material hoist towers shall be designed by licensed professional engineers.