Mobile and Locomotive Cranes
Purpose of ASME B30.5-2021
As part of the ASME B30 series, the main purpose of B30.5 is to prevent serious injury and property damage by establishing robust safety provisions for mobile lifting devices. It sets forth uniform criteria that apply to the design, construction, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and operation of mobile and locomotive cranes.
The standard ensures safety by:
What is it Used For?
ASME B30.5-2021 is one of the most widely referenced standards in the construction and heavy industrial fields due to the common use of mobile cranes. It applies to devices powered by internal combustion engines or electric motors, including:
Key applications of the standard include:
The B30.5-2021 code is essential for anyone responsible for the ownership, use, or safety compliance of large mobile cranes on a job site.
| SDO | ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers |
| Document Number | B30.5 |
| Publication Date | Dec. 17, 2021 |
| Language | en - English |
| Page Count | 74 |
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