Cargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations (SOR/2007-128)
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Regulations are current to 2020-12-28 and last amended on 2018-11-02. Previous Versions
SCHEDULE 4(Subsections 303(1) and (2), paragraph 339(a) and section 344)Testing of Lifting Appliances
1 (1) A category 1 lifting appliance, category 2 lifting appliance or category 3 lifting appliance with an SWL of 20 tonnes or less shall be tested with a load equal to 125% of its SWL.
(2) A category 1 lifting appliance, category 2 lifting appliance or category 3 lifting appliance with an SWL of more than 20 tonnes but not more than 50 tonnes shall be tested with a load equal to its SWL plus 5 tonnes.
(3) A category 1 lifting appliance, category 2 lifting appliance or category 3 lifting appliance with an SWL of more than 50 tonnes shall be tested with a load equal to 110% of its SWL.
(4) A category 5 lifting appliance shall be tested assembled with its accessory gear with a load equal to 110% of the working load of the assembled appliance.
2 During the testing of a category 1 lifting appliance, category 2 lifting appliance or category 3 lifting appliance,
3 A lifting appliance, other than a mobile crane, with a jib that has a variable radius shall be tested with the load at the maximum and minimum radii of the jib.
4 A lifting appliance designed to articulate, telescope and elevate under full-load conditions shall be tested with the load over its full operational range.
5 (1) Subject to subsection (2), the test shall be carried out using a dead load.
(2) A spring or hydraulic balance may be used for the test instead of a dead load if
(a) the appliance is not rigged for union purchase and is being tested after the renewal, modification or repair of a stress-bearing part other than a part of the brake system;
(b) a dead load is not available for the test;
(c) the balance was calibrated by a competent person not more than 12 months before the test; and
(d) the indicator on the balance remains constant for at least five minutes during the test.
6 (1) A category 4 lifting appliance that is to be used on a vessel that is not a restricted vessel shall be tested
(2) A category 4 lifting appliance that is to be used onshore or on a restricted vessel shall be tested
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