Mobile crane operators must be trained, experienced, and knowledgeable regarding the crane the are operating. Classrooms/offices beneath the load must be evacuated during the lift where there is a risk of the object entering the building's envelope if it is mishandled or dropped.

Depending on the location of the mobile crane in proximity to entrances and exits to the building and the scope of work to be conducted, alternate routes may need to be established during the course of the work and/or classrooms/offices directly below critical loads may have to be evacuated during lifts. departmental contacts) must be notified of proposed work involving mobile cranes so that appropriate planning and coordination of work activies can be accomplished.

Ground elevation where the crane will be set upĬranes must have the proper aviation flag on the boom (3' x 3' high visibility orange and white checkered), and the crane must be equipped with aviation lighting.īuilding/Department - The building occupants (i.e.

Cardinal direction of the crane from the Airport.

Information typically requested includes: Even if a Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration is not required, information should be provided to the Airport. For more information on this requirement, visit the Federal Aviation Administration's website.

Note: The 'property owner' may or may not be Virginia Tech depending on whether the project is considered to be a renovation or capital project. It is the property owner's responsibility to complete this form and return it to teh FAA at least 48 hours prior to the start of construction or alteration work activities. Federal Aviation Administration - A Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration may be required for mobile cranes located in the vicinity of the Virginia Tech Airport, or where the type of structure exceeds a certain height.

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