ASME B30-13 pdf free download

ASME B30-13 pdf free download STORAGE/RETRIEVAL (S/R)MACHINES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
SECTION I: SCOPE This Standard applies to the construction, installation, operation, inspection, maintenance, and safe use of lift- ing equipment used in construction and industrial set- tings. This includes, but is not limited to: articulating- boom, container, gantry, mobile, pedestal, portal, tower, and stackercranes; balance-liftingunits; below-the-hook lifting devices; cableways; derricks; jacks; hoists; hooks; loads suspended from rotorcraft; material placement systems; monorails; rigging hardware; slings; and scrap and material handlers.
SECTION II: PURPOSE This Standard is designed to: (a) guard against and minimize injury to workers, and otherwise provide for the protection of life, limb, and property by prescribing safety requirements;
(b) provide direction to owners, employers, supervi- sors, and others concerned with, or responsible for, its application; and
(c) guide governments and other regulatory bodies in the development, promulgation, and enforcement of appropriate safety directives. SECTION III: INTERPRETATIONS Uponrequest, the B30 Committee will render aninter- pretation ofany requirementofthe Standard. Interpreta- tions can only be rendered in response to a written request sent to the Secretary of the B30 Committee, ASME, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990. The request for interpretation should be clear and unambiguous. It is further recommended that the inquirer submit his request utilizing the following format. Subject: Cite the applicable paragraph number(s) and provide a concise description. Edition: Cite the applicable edition of the pertinent volume forwhichthe interpretationis being requested. Question: Phrase the questionas a requestforaninterpretation of a specific requirement suitable for general understanding and use, not as a request for approval of a proprietary design or situation. The inquirer may also include any plans or drawings which are necessary to explain the question; however, they should not contain any proprietary names or information. Requests that are not in this format will be rewritten inthis formatbythe Committee priorto beinganswered, which could change the intent of the original request. ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of any interpretation when or if additional information which might affect an interpretation is available. Further, per- sons aggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME Committee or Subcommittee. ASME does not “approve,” “certify,” “rate,” or “endorse” any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity.
SECTION IV: NEW AND EXISTING INSTALLATIONS
(a) Effective Date. The effective date of this volume for the purpose of defining new and existing installations shall be 1 year after its date of issuance.
(b) New Installations. Construction, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and operation of equipment manufactured and facilities constructed after the effective date of this volume shall conform with the mandatory requirements of this volume. (c) Existing Installations. Inspection, testing, mainte- nance, and operation of equipment manufactured and facilities constructed prior to the effective date of this volume shall be done, as applicable, in accordance with the requirements of this volume.
It is not the intent of this volume to require retrofitting of existing equipment. However, when an item is being modified, its performance requirementshallbe reviewed relative to the current volume. If the performance differs substantially, the need to meet the current requirement shall be evaluated by a qualified person selected by the owner (user). Recommended changes shall be made by the owner (user) within 1 year.
SECTION V: MANDATORY AND ADVISORY RULES Mandatory rules of this volume are characterized by use of the word shall. If a provision is of an advisory nature, it is indicated by use of the word should and is a recommendation to be considered, the advisability of which depends on the facts in each situation. SECTION VI: METRIC CONVERSIONS The values stated in U.S. Customary units are to be regarded as the standard.