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Sectio Section 4-n 4-1.15 1.15 TTranslranslations ations of Safof Safety-Rety-Related elated InforInformation mation andand C Coonnttrrool l DDeessiiggnnaattiioonns . .s . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . 1144

S Seeccttiioon n 44--11..116 6 EElleeccttrriiccaal l EEqquuiippmmeennt t . .. . .. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . 1144

S Seeccttiioon n 44--11..117 7 OOppeerraattoorr’’s s CCaabbs s . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . 1144

S Seeccttiioon n 44--11..118 8 GGeenneerraal l RReeqquuiirreemmeenntts s . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . 1155

Ch Chaptapter er 4-2 4-2 InsInspepectiction, on, TTesestinting, g, and and MaiMaintntenenancancee. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . 1166

S Seeccttiioon n 44--22..1 1 IInnssppeeccttiioon n . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . 1166

S Seeccttiioon n 44--22..2 2 OOppeerraattiioonnaal l AAiidds . . .s . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . 1177

S Seeccttiioon n 44--22..3 3 TTeessttiinng . . . . .g . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . 1177

S Seeccttiioon n 44--22..4 4 MMaaiinntteennaanncce e . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . 1177

S Seecctitioon n 44--22..5 5 RRooppe e IInnssppeecctitioonn, , RReeppllaacceemmeenntt, , aannd d MMaaiinntetennaanncce ..e .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . 1188

Ch Chapaptter er 4-4-3 3 OpOpereratatioionn . . . . . . 2211

S Seeccttiioon n 44--33..1 1 QQuuaalliiffiiccaattiioonns s aannd d RReessppoonnssiibbiilliittiiees s .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . 2211

S Seeccttiioon n 44--33..2 2 OOppeerraattiinng g PPrraaccttiiccees . . .s . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . 2244

S Seeccttiioon n 44--33..3 3 SSiiggnnaalls . . . . .s . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . 2266

S Seeccttiioon n 44--33..4 4 MMiisscceellllaanneeoouus s . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . 2266

Figures Figures 44--00..22..11--1 1 PPeeddeessttaal l CCrraanne e WWiitth h LLuuffffiinng g BBoooom m . .. . . .. . . .. . .. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . 22

44--00..22..11--2 2 PPoorrttaal l CCrraanne e WWiitth h LLeevveel l LLuuffffiinng g BBoooom .m . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . 22

44--00..22..11--3 3 PPoorrttaal l CCrraanne e WWiitth h LLuuffffiinng g BBoooom . .m . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . 33

44--11..1122--1 1 WWeeddgge e SSoocckkeetts s . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . 1133

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-FOREWORD

FOREWORD

This American National Standard, Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, This American National Standard, Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings, has been developed under the procedures accredited by the American Hooks, Jacks, and Slings, has been developed under the procedures accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This Standard had its beginning in December 1916 when National Standards Institute (ANSI). This Standard had its beginning in December 1916 when an eight-page Code of Safety Standards for Cranes, prepared by an ASME Committee on the an eight-page Code of Safety Standards for Cranes, prepared by an ASME Committee on the Protection of Industrial Workers, was presented at the annual meeting of the ASME.

Protection of Industrial Workers, was presented at the annual meeting of the ASME.

Meetings and discussions regarding safety on cranes, derricks, and hoists were held from 1920 Meetings and discussions regarding safety on cranes, derricks, and hoists were held from 1920 to 1925, involving the ASME Safety Code Correlating Committee, the Association of Iron and to 1925, involving the ASME Safety Code Correlating Committee, the Association of Iron and Steel Electrical Engineers, the American Museum of Safety, the American Engineering Standards Steel Electrical Engineers, the American Museum of Safety, the American Engineering Standards Committee (AESC) [later changed to American Standards Association (ASA), then to the United Committee (AESC) [later changed to American Standards Association (ASA), then to the United States of America Standards Institute (USASI), and finally to ANSI], Department of Labor — States of America Standards Institute (USASI), and finally to ANSI], Department of Labor — State of New Jersey, Department of Labor and Industry — State of Pennsylvania, and the State of New Jersey, Department of Labor and Industry — State of Pennsylvania, and the Loc

Locomoomotivetive CraCranene ManManufaufactucturerersrs AssAssociociatioation.n. OnOn JunJunee 11,11, 1921925,5, AESAESCC appapprorovevedd thethe ASMASMEE SafeSafetyty Code Correlating Committee’s recommendation and authorized the project with the Code Correlating Committee’s recommendation and authorized the project with the U.S. Department of the Navy, Bureau of Yards and Docks, and ASME as sponsors.

U.S. Department of the Navy, Bureau of Yards and Docks, and ASME as sponsors.

In March 1926, invitations were issued to 50 organizations to appoint representatives to a In March 1926, invitations were issued to 50 organizations to appoint representatives to a Sectional Committee. The call for organization of this Sectional Committee was sent out Sectional Committee. The call for organization of this Sectional Committee was sent out October 2, 1926, and the committee organized November 4, 1926, with 57 members representing October 2, 1926, and the committee organized November 4, 1926, with 57 members representing 29 national organizations. Commencing June 1, 1927, and using the eight-page code published 29 national organizations. Commencing June 1, 1927, and using the eight-page code published by

by ASME ASME in in 1916 1916 as as a a basis, basis, the the Sectional Sectional Committee Committee developed developed the the Safety Safety Code Code for for Cranes,Cranes, Derricks, and Hoists. The early drafts of this safety code included requirements for jacks, but, Derricks, and Hoists. The early drafts of this safety code included requirements for jacks, but, due to inputs and comments on those drafts, the Sectional Committee decided in 1938 to make due to inputs and comments on those drafts, the Sectional Committee decided in 1938 to make the requirements for jacks a separate code. In January 1943, ASA B30.2-1943 was published the requirements for jacks a separate code. In January 1943, ASA B30.2-1943 was published addressing a multitude of equipment types, and in August 1943, ASA B30.1-1943 was published addressing a multitude of equipment types, and in August 1943, ASA B30.1-1943 was published just

just addressing addressing jacks. jacks. Both Both documents documents were were reaffirmed reaffirmed in in 1952 1952 and and widely widely accepted accepted as as safetysafety standards.

standards. Due

Due toto chachangengess inin desdesignign,, adadvavancencemenmentt inin tectechnihniqueques,s, andand gengeneraerall ininterterestest ofof lablaboror andand indindustustryry in safety, the Sectional Committee, under the joint sponsorship of ASME and the Bureau of Yards in safety, the Sectional Committee, under the joint sponsorship of ASME and the Bureau of Yards and

and DocDocksks (no(noww thethe NaNavavall FacFacilitilitiesies EngEngineineereringing ComCommanmand),d), wasreorwasreorganganizeizedd onon JanJanuaruaryy 31,31, 1961962,2, with 39 members representing 27 national organizations. The new committee changed the format with 39 members representing 27 national organizations. The new committee changed the format of ASA

of ASA B30.2B30.2-1943 so -1943 so that the multitude of that the multitude of equipequipmenment t typetypes s it addressit addressed could ed could be publishebe published ind in separate volumes that could completely cover the construction, installation, inspection, testing, separate volumes that could completely cover the construction, installation, inspection, testing, mai

maintentenannance,ce, andoperaandoperationtion ofof eaceachh typtypee ofof equequipmipmenentt thathatt wasincludwasincludeded inin thescopethescope ofof ASAASA B30B30.2..2. This format change resulted in the initial publication of B30.3, B30.5, B30.6, B30.11, and B30.16 This format change resulted in the initial publication of B30.3, B30.5, B30.6, B30.11, and B30.16 being

being designated designated as as revisions revisions of of B30.2, B30.2, with with the the remainder of remainder of the the B30 B30 volumes being volumes being publishedpublished as totally new volumes. ASA changed its name to USASI in 1966 and to ANSI in 1969, which as totally new volumes. ASA changed its name to USASI in 1966 and to ANSI in 1969, which resulted in B30 volumes from 1943 to 1968 being designated as either ASA B30, USAS B30, or resulted in B30 volumes from 1943 to 1968 being designated as either ASA B30, USAS B30, or ANSI B30, depending on their date of publication.

ANSI B30, depending on their date of publication.

In 1982, the Committee was reorganized as an Accredited Organization Committee, operating In 1982, the Committee was reorganized as an Accredited Organization Committee, operating under procedures developed by ASME and accredited by ANSI. This Standard presents a under procedures developed by ASME and accredited by ANSI. This Standard presents a coordi-nated set of rules that may serve as a guide to government and other regulatory bodies and nated set of rules that may serve as a guide to government and other regulatory bodies and municipal authorities responsible for the guarding and inspection of the equipment falling within municipal authorities responsible for the guarding and inspection of the equipment falling within its scope.

its scope. The suggestionThe suggestions s leadileading to ng to accidaccident preveent prevention are ntion are given both as given both as mandmandatory andatory and ad

advisvisoryory prprovovisiisionsons;; comcompliapliancence witwithh botbothh typtypeses mamayy bebe rerequiquireredd byby empemployloyersofersof thetheirir empemployloyeesees.. In case of practical difficulties, new developments, or unnecessary hardship, the administrative In case of practical difficulties, new developments, or unnecessary hardship, the administrative or regulatory authority may grant variances from the literal requirements or permit the use of or regulatory authority may grant variances from the literal requirements or permit the use of oth

otherer devdeviceicess oror metmethodhodss butbut onlonlyy whewhenn itit isis cleclearlarlyy evievidendentt thathatt anan equequivivalealentnt degdegrereee ofof prprotecotectiontion is thereby secured. To secure uniform application and interpretation of this Standard, is thereby secured. To secure uniform application and interpretation of this Standard, administra- administra-tive or regulatory authorities are urged to consult the B30 Committee, in accordance with the tive or regulatory authorities are urged to consult the B30 Committee, in accordance with the format described in Section IX of the Introduction, before rendering decisions on disputed points. format described in Section IX of the Introduction, before rendering decisions on disputed points.

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Safetyty codcodeses andand stastandandardrdss araree intintendendeded toto enhenhancancee pubpubliclic safsafetyety.. RevRevisiisionsons reresulsultt frfromom comcommit mit--tee

tee conconsidsideraerationtion ofof facfactortorss sucsuchh asas tectechnohnologlogicaicall adadvavancences,s, newnew datadata,, andand chachangingingng enenvirvironmonmenentaltal and industry needs. Revisions do not imply that previous editions were inadequate.

and industry needs. Revisions do not imply that previous editions were inadequate.

B30.4 has been in existence since 1943. New editions were published in 1973 and 1981 under B30.4 has been in existence since 1943. New editions were published in 1973 and 1981 under the title Portal, Tower, and Pillar Cranes. The 1990, 1996, and 2003 Editions were published under the title Portal, Tower, and Pillar Cranes. The 1990, 1996, and 2003 Editions were published under the title Portal, Tower, and Pedestal Cranes. For the 2010 Edition, B30.4 removed all references the title Portal, Tower, and Pedestal Cranes. For the 2010 Edition, B30.4 removed all references to tower cranes and revised the title to Portal and Pedestal Cranes. All requirements for tower to tower cranes and revised the title to Portal and Pedestal Cranes. All requirements for tower crane

cranes s werwere e incorpincorporateorated d into B30.3-200into B30.3-2009. 9. This 2015 This 2015 EditioEdition n contacontains technical and ins technical and editoeditorialrial revisions, including the addition of responsibilities of personnel, personnel competence, and revisions, including the addition of responsibilities of personnel, personnel competence, and translations.

translations.

This Volume of the Standard, which was approved by the B30 Committee and by ASME, was This Volume of the Standard, which was approved by the B30 Committee and by ASME, was approved by ANSI and designated as an American National Standard on May 19, 2015.

approved by ANSI and designated as an American National Standard on May 19, 2015.

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ASME B30

B30 COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE

Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists,

Hooks, Jacks, and Slings

(The following is the roster of the Committee at the time of approval of this Standard.) (The following is the roster of the Committee at the time of approval of this Standard.)

STANDARDS COMMITTEE OFFICERS

B. D. Closson, B. D. Closson, Chair Chair

T. L. Blanton,

T. L. Blanton, Vice Chair Vice Chair

K. M. Hyam,

K. M. Hyam, Secretary Secretary

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STANDARDS NDARDS COMMCOMMITTEE ITTEE PERSONNELPERSONNEL

N. E. Andrew,

N. E. Andrew, LTS Cranes Mechanical LTS Cranes Mechanical M. Eggenberger,

M. Eggenberger, Alternate, Alternate, Berry Contracting, Inc. Berry Contracting, Inc. G. Austin,

G. Austin, Terex Corp. Terex Corp. T. L. Blanton,

T. L. Blanton, NACB Group, Inc. NACB Group, Inc. R. Ohman,

R. Ohman, Alternate, Alternate, Verde Concepts, Inc. Verde Concepts, Inc. P. A. Boeckman,

P. A. Boeckman, The Crosby Group The Crosby Group C. E. Lucas,

C. E. Lucas, Alternate, Alternate, The Crosby Group The Crosby Group P. W. Boyd,

P. W. Boyd, The Boeing Co. The Boeing Co. M. E. Brunet,

M. E. Brunet, The Manitowoc Co. The Manitowoc Co. A.

A. L. L. Calta,Calta, Alternate, Alternate, The Manitowoc Co. The Manitowoc Co. B. D. Closson,

B. D. Closson, Craft Forensic Service Craft Forensic Service B. A. Pickett,

B. A. Pickett, Alternate, Alternate, Systems Engineering and Forensic Services Systems Engineering and Forensic Services J.

J. A. A. Danielson,Danielson, The Boeing Co. The Boeing Co. D. Decker,

D. Decker, Becket LLC Becket LLC L. D. DeMark,

L. D. DeMark, Equipment Training Solutions LLC Equipment Training Solutions LLC D. F. Jordan,

D. F. Jordan, Alternate, Alternate, BP America BP America D. W. Eckstine,

D. W. Eckstine, Eckstine & Associates Eckstine & Associates G. J. Brent,

G. J. Brent, Alternate, Alternate, NCCCO NCCCO R. J. Edwards,

R. J. Edwards, NBIS Claims and Risk Management, Inc. NBIS Claims and Risk Management, Inc. A.

A. J. J. Egging,Egging, National Oilwell Varco National Oilwell Varco R. Stanoch,

R. Stanoch, Alternate, Alternate, National Oilwell Varco National Oilwell Varco E. D. Fidler,

E. D. Fidler, The Manitowoc Co. The Manitowoc Co. G. D. Miller,

G. D. Miller, Alternate, Alternate, The Manitowoc Co. The Manitowoc Co. J.

J. A. A. Gilbert,Gilbert, Associated Wire Rope Fabricators Associated Wire Rope Fabricators J.

J. L. L. Gordon,Gordon, Associated Chain and Lifting Products Associated Chain and Lifting Products N. C. Hargreaves,

N. C. Hargreaves, Hargreaves Consulting LLC Hargreaves Consulting LLC G. B. Hetherston,

G. B. Hetherston, E. I. DuPont E. I. DuPont R. J. Bolen,

R. J. Bolen, Alternate, Alternate, E. I. DuPont E. I. DuPont K. M. Hyam,

K. M. Hyam, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers The American Society of Mechanical Engineers M. M. Jaxtheimer,

M. M. Jaxtheimer, Navy Crane Center Navy Crane Center S. R. Gridley,

S. R. Gridley, Alternate, Alternate, Navy Crane Center Navy Crane Center P. R. Juhren,

P. R. Juhren, Morrow Equipment Co. LLC Morrow Equipment Co. LLC M. J. Quinn,

M. J. Quinn, Alternate, Alternate, Morrow Equipment Co. LLC Morrow Equipment Co. LLC R. M. Kohner,

R. M. Kohner, Landmark Engineering Services, Ltd. Landmark Engineering Services, Ltd. D. Duerr,

D. Duerr, Alternate, Alternate, 2DM Associates, Inc. 2DM Associates, Inc. A.

A. J. J. Lusi, Jr.,Lusi, Jr., Lumark Consulting LLP Lumark Consulting LLP K. J. Shinn,

K. J. Shinn, Alternate, Alternate, K. J. Shinn, Inc. K. J. Shinn, Inc.

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E. K. Marburg,

E. K. Marburg, Columbus McKinnon Corp. Columbus McKinnon Corp. J.

J. R. R. BurkeyBurkey,, Alternate, Alternate, Columbus McKinnon Corp. Columbus McKinnon Corp. L. D. Means,

L. D. Means, Means Engineering and Consulting Means Engineering and Consulting D. A. Henninger,

D. A. Henninger, Alternate, Alternate, Bridon American Bridon American M. W. Mills,

M. W. Mills, Liberty Mutual Insurance Liberty Mutual Insurance D. M. Gordon,

D. M. Gordon, Alternate, Alternate, Liberty Mutual Insurance Liberty Mutual Insurance D. L. Morgan,

D. L. Morgan, Critical Lift Consultants LLC Critical Lift Consultants LLC T. C. Mackey,

T. C. Mackey, Alternate, Alternate, WRPS Hanford WRPS Hanford W. E. Osborn,

W. E. Osborn, Ingersoll Rand Ingersoll Rand S. D. Wood,

S. D. Wood, Alternate, Alternate, Link-Belt Construction Equipment Co. Link-Belt Construction Equipment Co. R. M. Parnell,

R. M. Parnell, Industrial Training International Industrial Training International W. C. Dickinson, Jr.,

W. C. Dickinson, Jr., Alternate, Alternate, Industrial Training International Industrial Training International J.

J. T. Perkins,T. Perkins, Solarex Solarex J.

J. R. R. SchoberSchober,, Alternate, Alternate, American Bridge Co. American Bridge Co. J.

J. E. E. RicharRichardson,dson, Navy Crane Center Navy Crane Center K. Kennedy,

K. Kennedy, Alternate, Alternate, Navy Crane Center Navy Crane Center D. W. Ritchie,

D. W. Ritchie, David Ritchie Consultant LLC David Ritchie Consultant LLC L. K. Shapiro,

L. K. Shapiro, Alternate, Alternate, Howard I. Shapiro & Associates Howard I. Shapiro & Associates J.

J. WW. . Rowland III,Rowland III, Consultant Consultant D. A. Moore,

D. A. Moore, Alternate, Alternate, Unified Engineering Unified Engineering J.

J. C. C. Ryan,Ryan, Boh Bros. Construction Co. Boh Bros. Construction Co. A.

A. R. R. Ruud,Ruud, Alternate, Alternate, Atkinson Construction Atkinson Construction D. W. Smith,

D. W. Smith, STI Group STI Group S. K. Rammelsberg,

S. K. Rammelsberg, Alternate, Alternate, Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. W. J. Smith, Jr.,

W. J. Smith, Jr., NBIS Claims and Risk Management, Inc. NBIS Claims and Risk Management, Inc. J.

J. SchoppSchoppert,ert, Alternate, Alternate, NBIS Claims and Risk Management, Inc. NBIS Claims and Risk Management, Inc. R. S. Stemp,

R. S. Stemp, Lampson International LLC Lampson International LLC E. P. Vliet,

E. P. Vliet, Alternate, Alternate, Turner Industries Group Turner Industries Group R. G. Strain,

R. G. Strain, Advanced Crane Technologies LLC Advanced Crane Technologies LLC J.

J. Sturm,Sturm, Sturm Corp. Sturm Corp. P. D. Sweeney,

P. D. Sweeney, General Dynamics Electric Boat General Dynamics Electric Boat B. M. Casey,

B. M. Casey, Alternate, Alternate, General Dynamics Electric Boat General Dynamics Electric Boat J.

J. D. Wiethorn,D. Wiethorn, Haag Engineering Co. Haag Engineering Co. M. Gardiner,

M. Gardiner, Alternate, Alternate, Haag Engineering Co. Haag Engineering Co. R. C. Wild,

R. C. Wild, CJ Drilling, Inc. CJ Drilling, Inc. J.

J. DudleyDudley,, Alternate, Alternate, Archer Western Contractors Archer Western Contractors D. N. Wolff,

D. N. Wolff, National Crane/Manitowoc Crane Group National Crane/Manitowoc Crane Group J.

J. A. A. Pilgrim,Pilgrim, Alternate, Alternate, Manitowoc Crane Group Manitowoc Crane Group

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-HONORARY MEMBERS HONORARY MEMBERS

J.

J. WW. . Downs, Jr.,Downs, Jr., Downs Crane and Hoist Co. Downs Crane and Hoist Co. J.

J. L. L. Franks,Franks, Consultant Consultant C. W. Ireland,

C. W. Ireland, National Oilwell Varco National Oilwell Varco J.

J. M. Klibert,M. Klibert, Lift-All Co., Inc. Lift-All Co., Inc. R. W. Parry, R. W. Parry, Consultant Consultant P. S. Zorich, P. S. Zorich, Consultant Consultant B30.4 SUBCOMMITTEE PERSONNEL B30.4 SUBCOMMITTEE PERSONNEL A.

A. J. J. Egging,Egging, Chair, Chair, National Oilwell Varco National Oilwell Varco J.

J. D. Cannon,D. Cannon, Consultant Consultant J.

J. PP. . ColColletti,letti, John P. Colletti & Associates, Inc. John P. Colletti & Associates, Inc. C. W. Ireland,

C. W. Ireland, National Oilwell Varco National Oilwell Varco

B30 INTEREST REVIEW GROUP B30 INTEREST REVIEW GROUP

O.

O. AkinboboyAkinboboye,e, Ropetech Engineering Services Ropetech Engineering Services J.

J. D. Cannon,D. Cannon, Consultant Consultant M. Eggenberger,

M. Eggenberger, Berry Contracting, Inc. Berry Contracting, Inc. A.

A. Gomes Rocha,Gomes Rocha, Belgo Bekaert Arames Belgo Bekaert Arames H. A. Hashem,

H. A. Hashem, Saudi Aramco Saudi Aramco J.

J. Hui,Hui, Sipailou 2#, School of Civil Engineering Sipailou 2#, School of Civil Engineering

B30

B30 REGULAREGULATORY AUTHORITY COUNCILTORY AUTHORITY COUNCIL

C.

C. ShelhamerShelhamer,, Chair, Chair, New York City Department of Buildings New York City Department of Buildings A.

A. O. Omran,O. Omran, Alternate, Alternate, New York City Department of Buildings New York City Department of Buildings K. M. Hyam,

K. M. Hyam, Secretary, Secretary, American Society of Mechanical Engineers American Society of Mechanical Engineers L. G. Campion,

L. G. Campion, DOL/OSHA DOL/OSHA W. L. Cooper,

W. L. Cooper, ADOSH ADOSH R. Feidt,

R. Feidt, Stephenson Equipment, Inc. Stephenson Equipment, Inc. C. Harris,

C. Harris, City of Chicago — Department of Buildings City of Chicago — Department of Buildings

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M. M. Jaxtheimer,

M. M. Jaxtheimer, Navy Crane Center Navy Crane Center J.

J. E. E. RicharRichardson,dson, Navy Crane Center Navy Crane Center R. Stanoch,

R. Stanoch, National Oilwell Varco National Oilwell Varco P. S. Zorich,

P. S. Zorich, Consultant Consultant C. Lan,

C. Lan, DOI-BSEE DOI-BSEE A.

A. C. C. Mattoli,Mattoli, Prowinch LLC Prowinch LLC M. W. Osborne,

M. W. Osborne, E-Crane International USA E-Crane International USA G. L. Owens,

G. L. Owens, Consultant Consultant W. Rumburg,

W. Rumburg, Crane Consultants, Inc. Crane Consultants, Inc. C.-C.

C.-C. TsaurTsaur,, Institute of Occupational Safety on Health Institute of Occupational Safety on Health J.

J. L. L. LankforLankford,d, State of Nevada (OSHA) State of Nevada (OSHA) A.

A. Lundeen,Lundeen, State of Washington, Department of Labor and State of Washington, Department of Labor and Industries

Industries G. E. Pushies,

G. E. Pushies, MIOSHA MIOSHA C. N. Stribling, Jr.,

C. N. Stribling, Jr., Kentucky Labor Cabinet Kentucky Labor Cabinet T. Taylor,

T. Taylor, State of State of MinnesMinnesota, Departota, Department of ment of Labor and IndustryLabor and Industry C.

C. TolsTolson,on, State of California, OSH Standards Board State of California, OSH Standards Board

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SAFETY STANDARD FOR CABLEWAYS, CRANES, DERRICKS, HOISTS,

HOOKS, JACKS, AND SLINGS

B30 STANDARD INTRODUCTION

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I: SC

SCOPE

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The ASME B30

The ASME B30 StandarStandard d contains provicontains provisions thatsions that apply

apply toto thethe constconstructioruction,n, instalinstallation,lation, operaoperation,tion, inspeinspec- c-tion, testing, maintenance, and use of cranes and other tion, testing, maintenance, and use of cranes and other lifting and material-movement related equipment. For lifting and material-movement related equipment. For the convenience of the reader, the Standard has been the convenience of the reader, the Standard has been divided into separate volumes. Each volume has been divided into separate volumes. Each volume has been writte

written n under the directiounder the direction n of of the ASME B30 the ASME B30 StandaStandardrd Committee and has successfully completed a consensus Committee and has successfully completed a consensus approval process under the general auspices of the approval process under the general auspices of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

As of the date of issuance of this Volume, the As of the date of issuance of this Volume, the B30 Standard comprises the following volumes:

B30 Standard comprises the following volumes: B30

B30.1 .1 JacJacks, ks, IndIndustustriarial Rol Rollellers, rs, Air Air CasCasterters, as, andnd Hydraulic Gantries

Hydraulic Gantries B30

B30.2 .2 OveOverhrhead ead and and GanGantry try CraCranes nes (T(Top Rop Runnunninging Bridge, Single or Multiple Girder, Top Bridge, Single or Multiple Girder, Top Running Trolley Hoist)

Running Trolley Hoist) B3

B30.3 0.3 TTowower er CrCrananeses B30

B30.4 .4 PoPortartal l and and PePedesdestal tal CraCranesnes B30

B30.5 .5 MobMobile ile and and LocLocomoomotivtive e CraCranesnes B3

B30.0.6 6 DeDerrrricicksks B3

B30.0.7 7 WWininchcheses B30.8

B30.8 FloatinFloating Crg Cranes anes and and FloatinFloating Derg Derricksricks B30.9

B30.9 Slings Slings B30.10

B30.10 Hooks Hooks B30.11

B30.11 Monorails aMonorails and Undnd Underhung erhung CranesCranes B30.12

B30.12 Handling Loads Handling Loads Suspended Suspended From RFrom Rotorcraftotorcraft B30.13

B30.13 Storage/RetrievStorage/Retrieval (S/R) al (S/R) Machines Machines andand Associated Equipment

Associated Equipment B30.14

B30.14 Side Side Boom Boom TTractorsractors B30.15

B30.15 Mobile Mobile Hydraulic Hydraulic CranesCranes

(withdrawn 1982 — requirements found in (withdrawn 1982 — requirements found in latest revision of B30.5)

latest revision of B30.5) B30.16

B30.16 Overhead Overhead Hoists Hoists (Underhung)(Underhung) B30.17

B30.17 Overhead aOverhead and Gantry Crnd Gantry Cranes (Tanes (Top Runningop Running Bridge, Single Girder, Underhung Hoist) Bridge, Single Girder, Underhung Hoist) B30.18

B30.18 Stacker Cranes Stacker Cranes (T(Top or Under op or Under RunningRunning Bridge, Multiple Girder With Top or Under Bridge, Multiple Girder With Top or Under Running Trolley Hoist)

Running Trolley Hoist) B30.19

B30.19 Cableways Cableways B30.20

B30.20 Below-the-Hook Below-the-Hook Lifting Lifting DevicesDevices B30.21

B30.21 Lever Lever HoistsHoists B30.22

B30.22 Articulating Articulating Boom Boom CranesCranes

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B30.23

B30.23 PePersonnrsonnel el Lifting Lifting SysteSystemsms B30

B30.24 .24 ConContaintainer er CraCranesnes B30

B30.25 .25 ScrScrap aap and nd MateMateriarial Hal Handlndlersers B30

B30.26 .26 RigRigginging g HarHardwdwararee B30.27

B30.27 MaterMaterial ial PlacemPlacement ent SysteSystemsms B30

B30.28 .28 BalBalancance e LiftLifting ing UniUnitsts B30.29

B30.29 Self-Self-EreErecting cting TTower ower CraneCraness B3

B30.0.30 30 RoRopepess11

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Any exclusion of, or limitations applicable to the Any exclusion of, or limitations applicable to the equipment, requirements, recommendations, or equipment, requirements, recommendations, or opera-tions contained in this Standard are established in the tions contained in this Standard are established in the affected volume’s scope.

affected volume’s scope.

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The B30 Standard is intended to The B30 Standard is intended to (a)

(a) prevent or minimize injury to workers, and other- prevent or minimize injury to workers, and other-wis

wisee prprovovideide fortheforthe prprotecotectiontion ofof liflife,e, limlimb,b, andand prpropeopertyrty by

by prescribing safety prescribing safety requiremrequirementsents (b

(b )) provprovide direction to ide direction to manufacturmanufacturers, owners,ers, owners, emplo

employers,yers, usersusers, and, and otherothers concs concerneernedd with, owith, orr resrespon- pon-sible for, its application

sible for, its application (c)

(c) guide governments and other regulatory bodies guide governments and other regulatory bodies in the development, promulgation, and enforcement of in the development, promulgation, and enforcement of appropriate safety directives

appropriate safety directives

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USE BY REG

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CIES

These volumes may be adopted in whole or in part These volumes may be adopted in whole or in part for governmental or regulatory use. If adopted for for governmental or regulatory use. If adopted for gov-ernmental use, the references to other national codes ernmental use, the references to other national codes and standards in the specific volumes may be changed and standards in the specific volumes may be changed to refer to the corresponding regulations of the to refer to the corresponding regulations of the govern-mental authorities.

mental authorities.

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DATE

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(a) EffectEffective Daive Date.te. The effective date of this Volume of The effective date of this Volume of the B30 Standard shall be 1 yr after its date of issuance. the B30 Standard shall be 1 yr after its date of issuance.

11 _{This volume is currently in the development process.}_{This volume is currently in the development process.}

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-Construction, installation, inspection, testing, Construction, installation, inspection, testing, mainte-nance, and operation of equipment manufactured and nance, and operation of equipment manufactured and facilities constructed after the effective date of this facilities constructed after the effective date of this Volume shall conform to the mandatory requirements Volume shall conform to the mandatory requirements of this Volume.

of this Volume.

(b) Existing Installations.

(b) Existing Installations. Equipment manufactured Equipment manufactured and facilities constructed prior to the effective date of and facilities constructed prior to the effective date of this Volume of the B30 Standard shall be subject to the this Volume of the B30 Standard shall be subject to the inspe

inspection,ction, testingtesting, , mainmaintenanctenance,e, and operatioand operationn reqrequire uire--ments of this Standard after the effective date.

ments of this Standard after the effective date.

It is not the intent of this Volume of the B30 Standard It is not the intent of this Volume of the B30 Standard to require retrofitting of existing equipment. However, to require retrofitting of existing equipment. However, whe

whenn anan itemisitemis beibeingng modmodifieified,d, itsperfoitsperformarmancence rerequiquire re--men

ments ts shall be shall be revrevieweiewed d relrelative ative to to the the reqrequireuiremenmentsts within the current volume. The need to meet the current within the current volume. The need to meet the current requirements shall be evaluated by a qualified person requirements shall be evaluated by a qualified person selected by the owner (user). Recommended changes selected by the owner (user). Recommended changes shall be made by the owner (user) within 1 yr.

shall be made by the owner (user) within 1 yr.

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AND

RECOMMENDATIONS

Requirements of this Standard are characterized by Requirements of this Standard are characterized by us

usee ofof ththee wowordrd shallshall.. RecRecommommendendatioationsns ofof thithiss StanStandardardd are characterized by the word

are characterized by the word should should..

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UNITS

This Standard contains SI (metric) units as well as This Standard contains SI (metric) units as well as U.S. Customary units. The values stated in U.S. U.S. Customary units. The values stated in U.S. Customary units are to be regarded as the standard. Customary units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units are a direct (soft) conversion from the U.S. The SI units are a direct (soft) conversion from the U.S. Customary units.

Customary units.

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FOR REVIS

REVISION

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The B30 Standard Committee will consider requests The B30 Standard Committee will consider requests for

for rerevisvision ion of of anany y of of ththe e vovolumlumes es witwithin hin ththee B30 Standard. Such requests should be directed to B30 Standard. Such requests should be directed to

Secretary, B30 Standard Committee Secretary, B30 Standard Committee ASME Codes and Standards

ASME Codes and Standards Two Park Avenue

Two Park Avenue

New York, NY 10016-5990 New York, NY 10016-5990

Requests should be in the following format: Requests should be in the following format: V

Volumolume: e: Cite Cite the the desdesignignatioation an and nd titltitle oe of tf thehe volume.

volume. Edi

Editiontion: : Cite Cite the the appappliclicablable ee editidition on of of the the vovolumlume.e. Sub

Subjecject: t: Cite Cite the the appappliclicablable e parparagragraph aph numnumbeber(sr(s)) and the relevant heading(s).

and the relevant heading(s). Req

Requesuest: t: IndIndicaicate te the the sugsuggesgested ted rerevisvisionion.. Ration

Rationale: ale: State thState the ratione rationale for tale for the sughe suggestegestedd revision.

revision. Upon receip

Upon receipt t by by the Secretathe Secretaryry, , the requesthe request t will bewill be forwarded to the relevant B30 Subcommittee for forwarded to the relevant B30 Subcommittee for consid-eration and action. Correspondence will be provided to eration and action. Correspondence will be provided to

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the requester defining the actions undertaken by the the requester defining the actions undertaken by the B30 Standard Committee.

B30 Standard Committee.

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The B30 Standard Committee will render an The B30 Standard Committee will render an interpre-tation of the provisions of the B30 Standard. Such tation of the provisions of the B30 Standard. Such requests should be directed to

requests should be directed to

Secretary, B30 Standard Committee Secretary, B30 Standard Committee ASME Codes and Standards

ASME Codes and Standards Two Park Avenue

Two Park Avenue

New York, NY 10016-5990 New York, NY 10016-5990

Requests should be in the following format: Requests should be in the following format: V

Voluolume: me: Cite Cite the the desdesignignatioation ann and tid title tle of tof thehe volume.

volume. Edi

Editiontion: : Cite Cite the the appappliclicablable ee editidition oon of thf the ve voluolume.me. Sub

Subjecject: t: Cite Cite the the appappliclicablable e parparagragraph aph numnumberber(s)(s) and the relevant heading(s).

and the relevant heading(s). Questi

Question: on: PhrasPhrase the qe the questiouestion as a rn as a requesequest for ant for an interpretation of a specific provision interpretation of a specific provision suit-able for general understanding and use, able for general understanding and use, not as a request for approval of a not as a request for approval of a proprie-tary design or situation. Plans or tary design or situation. Plans or draw-ings that explain the question may be ings that explain the question may be submitted to clarify the question. submitted to clarify the question. How-ever, they should not contain any ever, they should not contain any proprie-tary names

tary names or or informinformation.ation. Upon receipt by

Upon receipt by the Secretathe Secretaryry, , the requesthe request t will bewill be forwarded to the relevant B30 Subcommittee for a draft forwarded to the relevant B30 Subcommittee for a draft response, which will then be subject to approval by the response, which will then be subject to approval by the B30 Standard Committe

B30 Standard Committee e prior to prior to its formal its formal issuaissuance.nce. Interpretations to the B30 Standard will be published Interpretations to the B30 Standard will be published in the subsequent edition of the respective volume, and in the subsequent edition of the respective volume, and will be available online at http://cstools.asme.org/. will be available online at http://cstools.asme.org/.

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The

The equequipmipmenentt cocoververeded byby thethe B30B30 StaStandandardrd isis subsubjecjectt to hazards that cannot be abated by mechanical means, to hazards that cannot be abated by mechanical means, but

but only only by by the the exercise of exercise of intelligence, intelligence, care, care, and and com- com-mon sense. It is therefore essential to have personnel mon sense. It is therefore essential to have personnel involved in the use and operation of equipment who involved in the use and operation of equipment who are competent, careful, physically and mentally are competent, careful, physically and mentally quali-fied, and trained in the proper operation of the fied, and trained in the proper operation of the equip-men

mentt andand thethe hanhandlidlingng ofof loaloads.ds. SerSerioushazarioushazardsds incincludlude,e, but

but are not are not limited limited to, to, improper or improper or inadequate inadequate mainte- mainte-nance, overloading, dropping or slipping of the load, nance, overloading, dropping or slipping of the load, obs

obstrtructiuctingng thefreethefree paspassagsagee ofof theload,theload, andusingandusing equequip- ip-ment for a purpose for which it was not intended or ment for a purpose for which it was not intended or designed.

designed. The

The B30B30 StaStandandardrd ComCommitmitteetee fullfullyy rerealializeszes thethe impimpor- or-tance of proper design factors, minimum or maximum tance of proper design factors, minimum or maximum dimensions, and other limiting criteria of wire rope or dimensions, and other limiting criteria of wire rope or chain and their fastenings, sheaves, sprockets, drums, chain and their fastenings, sheaves, sprockets, drums, and similar equipment covered by the standard, all of and similar equipment covered by the standard, all of

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whichch araree clocloselselyy conconnecnectedted witwithh safsafetyety.. SizSizes,es, strstrengengthsths,, and similar criteria are dependent on many different and similar criteria are dependent on many different factor

factors, s, often varyioften varying ng with the with the installinstallation and ation and usesuses.. These factors depend on

These factors depend on (a)

(a) the condition of the equipment or material the condition of the equipment or material (b)

(b) the loads the loads (c)

(c) the acceleration or speed of the ropes, chains, the acceleration or speed of the ropes, chains, sheaves, sprockets, or drums

sheaves, sprockets, or drums (d)

(d) the type of attachments the type of attachments

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(e) the number, size, and arrangement of sheaves or the number, size, and arrangement of sheaves or other parts

other parts (f

(f )) environmental conditions causing corrosion or environmental conditions causing corrosion or wear

wear (g)

(g) many variables that must be considered in each many variables that must be considered in each individual case

individual case

The requirements and recommendations provided in The requirements and recommendations provided in the volumes must be interpreted accordingly, and the volumes must be interpreted accordingly, and judg-ment used in determining their application.

ment used in determining their application.

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ASME B30.4-2015

B30.4-2015

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Following approval by the ASME B30 Committee and ASME, and after public review, Following approval by the ASME B30 Committee and ASME, and after public review, ASME B30.4-2015 was approved by the American National Standards Institute on May 19, 2015. ASME B30.4-2015 was approved by the American National Standards Institute on May 19, 2015. ASME B30.4-2015 includes editorial changes, revisions, and corrections introduced in ASME B30.4-2015 includes editorial changes, revisions, and corrections introduced in ASME B30.4-2010, as well as the following changes identified by

ASME B30.4-2010, as well as the following changes identified by (15) (15).. P

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(2) Subparagraph (faph (f ) ) deledeletedted 110 0 44--11..44..5 5 SSuubbppaarraaggrraapphhs s ((cc) ) aannd d ((gg) ) rreevviisseedd

44--11..55..2 2 SSuubbppaarraaggrraapph h ((aa) ) rreevviisseedd 1111, , 112 2 44--11..77..1 1 SSuubbppaarraaggrraapph h ((dd) ) aaddddeedd

44--11..77..3 3 SSuubbppaarraaggrraapph h ((cc) ) ddeelleetteedd S

Seeccttiioon n 44--11..9 9 RReevviisseed d iin n iitts s eennttiirreettyy S

Seeccttiioon n 44--11..110 0 AAddddeedd, , aannd d rreemmaaiinniinng g ppaarraaggrraapphhss redesignated

redesignated S

Seeccttiioon n 44--11..111 1 SSuubbppaarraaggrraapph h ((cc) ) rreevviisseedd 44--11..1144..1 1 SSuubbppaarraaggrraapph h ((aa) ) rreevviisseedd

113 3 FFiigg. . 44--11..1122--1 1 AAddddeedd, , aannd d FFiigg. . 44--11..1111..44--1 1 ddeelleetteedd 114 4 SSeeccttiioon n 44--11..115 5 AAddddeedd, , aannd d rreemmaaiinniinng g ppaarraaggrraapphhss

redesignated redesignated xii xii -` ` , , ` ` , , ` ` , , ` ` , , , , ` ` , , , , , , ` ` ` ` ` ` , , , , ` ` , , , , , , ` ` ` ` ` ` , , , , , , ` ` ` ` -` ` -` ` , , , , ` ` , , , , ` ` , , ` ` , , , , ` `

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44--11..1177..1 1 SSuubbppaarraaggrraapph h ((ee) ) rreevviisseedd 44--11..1177..2 2 SSuubbppaarraaggrraapph h ((aa) ) rreevviisseedd 1166, , 117 7 44--22..11..1 1 RReevviisseedd

44--22..11..2 2 SSuubbppaarraaggrraapphhs s ((aa)), , ((bb))((11)), , aannd d ((bb))((22)) revised

revised

44--22..11..3 3 ((11) ) FFiirrsst t ppaarraaggrraapph h aannd d ssuubbppaarraass. . ((bb)), , ((ee)),, and (i) revised

and (i) revised

(2) Subparagraph (k) added (2) Subparagraph (k) added

44--22..11..4 4 SSuubbppaarraaggrraapphhs s ((cc) ) tthhrroouuggh h ((ee) ) rreevviisseedd S

Seeccttiioon n 44--22..2 2 AAddddeedd, , aannd d rreemmaaiinniinng g ppaarraaggrraapphhss redesignated

redesignated S

Seeccttiioon n 44--22..3 3 RReevviisseed d iin n iitts s eennttiirreettyy 44--22..44..1 1 SSuubbppaarraaggrraapph h ((aa) ) rreevviisseedd 1188––220 0 44--22..44..5 5 SSuubbppaarraaggrraapph h ((bb) ) rreevviisseedd

S

Seecctitioon n 44--22..5 5 PaParraaggrraapphhs s 44--22..55.1 .1 tthhrroouuggh h 44--22..55..3 3 rreevvisiseedd 221 1 SSeeccttiioon n 44--33..1 1 TTiittlle e rreevviisseedd

44--33..11..1 1 SSuubbppaarraaggrraapphhs s ((aa))((22) ) aannd d ((bb) ) rreevviisseedd 2222––226 6 44--33..11..3 3 RReevviisseed d iin n iitts s eennttiirreettyy

44--33..22..1 1 RReevviisseed d iin n iitts s eennttiirreettyy 44--33..22..2 2 RReevviisseed d iin n iitts s eennttiirreettyy

44--33..33..1 1 AAddddeedd, , aannd d rreemmaaiinniinng g ppaarraaggrraapphhss redesignated

redesignated 44--33..33..2 2 RReevviisseedd

44--33..33..3 3 AAddddeedd, , aannd d rreemmaaiinniinng g ppaarraaggrraapphhss redesignated

redesignated 44--33..33..4 4 TTiittlle e rreevviisseedd

44--33..33..5 5 AAddddeedd, , aannd d rreemmaaiinniinng g ppaarraaggrraapphhss redesignated redesignated 44--33..33..6 6 RReevviisseedd 44--33..33..7 7 AAddddeedd 44--33..33..8 8 AAddddeedd xiii xiii

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