Rules for Lifting Appliances

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Chapter 50 - Rules for the Construction and Survey of Lifting Appliances
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Contents III-1

Regulations for the Construction And Survey of Lifting Appliances

Page
Section 1 – Instructions for Use
A. General remarks ......................................................................................................................................... 1- 3
B. Scope of use ............................................................................................................................................... 1- 3
C. Basic princples of approval ......................................................................................................................... 1- 4
D. Scope of examination ................................................................................................................................. 1- 5
E. Document to be submitted for approval ..................................................................................................... 1- 7
F. Definitions ................................................................................................................................................... 1-10

Section 2 – Design and Calculation Principles
A. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 2- 2
B. Design criteria ............................................................................................................................................. 2- 2
C. Design loads ............................................................................................................................................... 2- 4
D. Basıc details for calculation ........................................................................................................................ 2- 9
E. Strength computation .................................................................................................................................. 2- 12
F. Special proofs ............................................................................................................................................. 2- 16

Section 3 – Fishing gear
A. General ........................................................................................................................................................ 3- 2
B. Design criteria ............................................................................................................................................... 3- 2
C. Determinatioin of system forces and rating of guys ...................................................................................... 3- 3
D. Dimensioning of derrick booms .................................................................................................................... 3- 7
E. Dimensioning of masts and posts ................................................................................................................. 3-12
F. Regulations for construction and equipment .............................................................................................. 3-16

Section 4 – Cranes and Crane Foundations
A. General ........................................................................................................................................................ 4- 2
B. Definitions and subdivision .......................................................................................................................... 4- 2
C. Calculation procedures ................................................................................................................................ 4- 4
D. Operation in a seaway ................................................................................................................................. 4- 7
E. Requalitons for construction and equipment ................................................................................................ 4-10
F. Foundations and crane pedestals ................................................................................................................. 4-14

Section 5 – Lifts and Lifting platforms
A. General ........................................................................................................................................................ 5- 2
B. Definition and rules ...................................................................................................................................... 5- 2
C. Plan approval and supervision during construction ...................................................................................... 5- 3
D. Passenger lifts and servisce lifts .................................................................................................................. 5- 6
E. Goods lifts and lifting platforms .................................................................................................................... 5-14
F. Tests and examinations ............................................................................................................................. 5-16
III-2 Contents

Section 6 – Special Lifting Appliances and Means of Transport
A. General ......................................................................................................................................................... 6- 2
B. Lifting appliances on research vessels .......................................................................................................... 6- 2
C. Lifting appliances on research vessels .......................................................................................................... 6- 3
D. Ramps .......................................................................................................................................................... 6- 4
E. Industrial cargo handling vehicles ................................................................................................................. 6- 7
F. Means for cnveyance of persons .................................................................................................................. 6- 8

Section 7 – Loose Gear and Interchangeable Components
A. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 7- 2
B. Loose gear .................................................................................................................................................. 7- 2
C. Interchangeable components ...................................................................................................................... 7- 6
D. Stamping and marking ................................................................................................................................ 7- 11
E. Damage and wear ...................................................................................................................................... 7- 13

Section 8 – Ropes and Rope Accessories
A. General ........................................................................................................................................................ 8- 2
B. Wire ropes ................................................................................................................................................... 8- 2
C. Fibre ropes ................................................................................................................................................... 8- 5
D. Rope-end attachments ................................................................................................................................ 8- 6
E. Tests and examinations ............................................................................................................................... 8- 7

Section 9 – Mechanical Parts
A. General ......................................................................................................................................................... 9- 2
B. Design criteria ............................................................................................................................................... 9- 2
C. Winches ........................................................................................................................................................ 9- 3
D. Slewing gears, slew rings ............................................................................................................................. 9- 5
E. Hydraulic systems ......................................................................................................................................... 9- 6
F. Protection devices ........................................................................................................................................ 9- 6
G. Protection devices ........................................................................................................................................ 9- 7
H. Examination of drawings and supervision of construction ............................................................................. 9- 7
I. Documentations ............................................................................................................................................ 9- 9

Section 10 – Elektrical Equipment
A. General ..................................................................................................................................................... 10- 2
B. Special ship related provisions ................................................................................................................. 10- 2
C. Safety devices .......................................................................................................................................... 10- 2
D. Drives and brakes ..................................................................................................................................... 10- 3
E. Cables and lines ....................................................................................................................................... 10- 5
F. Switches ..................................................................................................................................................... 10- 6
Contents III-3

Section 11 – Materials
A. General ...................................................................................................................................................... 11- 2
B. Selection of materials ................................................................................................................................ 11- 2
C. Requirements for steels for welded components ........................................................................................ 11- 4
D. Forgings ..................................................................................................................................................... 11- 6
E. Steel castings ............................................................................................................................................ 11- 8
F. Bolts and nuts ............................................................................................................................................ 11- 9

Section 12 – Welding
A. General ...................................................................................................................................................... 12- 2
B. Qualification of Workshops ........................................................................................................................ 12- 2
C. Weld geometry ........................................................................................................................................... 12- 3
D. Design detaials .......................................................................................................................................... 12- 7
E. Calculation ................................................................................................................................................. 12- 9
F. Manufacturing and testing .......................................................................................................................... 12-10

Section 13 – Testing and Examination of Lifting Appiances
A. General ...................................................................................................................................................... 13- 2
B. Supervision of construction and final test and examination at the manufacturers....................................... 13- 3
C. Initial test and examination ......................................................................................................................... 13-11
D. Periodic tests and examinations ................................................................................................................. 13-17
E. Lifting appliances not used for cargo handling ........................................................................................... 13-20
F. Wear, damage, repair ................................................................................................................................ 13-20
G. Documentation ........................................................................................................................................... 13-24

Appendix A – Tables

Appendix B –Rigging plans

Appendix C – Documentation
AMENDMENTS
Revision RCS No. EIF Date*
Section 01 04/2020 01.01.2021
Section 04 04/2020 01.01.2021
Section 05 04/2020 01.01.2021
Section 06 04/2020 01.01.2021
Section 08 02/2020 01.07.2020
* Entry into Force (EIF) Date is provided for general guidance only, EIF dates given in Rule Change Summary
(RCS) are considered valid. In addition to the above stated changes, editorial corrections may have been made.
Section 1 – Instructions for Use 1-1
SECTION 1
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Page
A. GENERAL REMARKS .............................................................................................................................................. 1- 3
B. SCOPE OF USE ........................................................................................................................................................ 1- 3
1.Field of Application
2.Entry into Force
3.National Regulations
C. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF APPROVAL ...................................................................................................................... 1- 4
1.Design and Dimensioning
2.Accident Prevention
3.Testing, Examination and Certification
4.Other Applicable Rules and Standards
D. SCOPE OF EXAMINATION ...................................................................................................................................... 1- 5
1.Examination of Drawings (Plan Approval)
2.Components Subject to Examination of Drawings
3.Tests and Examinations at the Manufacturer’s Premises
4.Tests and Examinations before Commissioning
5.Periodical Tests and Examinations
E. DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL ........................................................................................... 1- 7
1.Basic Requirements
2.Documents for Approval
3.Documents for Information
4.Particulars for Documentation
5.Existing Lifting Appliances and Loose Gear
6.Conversions
F. DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................................................................... 1-10
1.Ships
2.Offshore Installations
3.Lifting Appliances
4.Lift/Elevator Units
5.Lifting Platforms
6.Loose Gear
7.Cargo-handling Appliances
8.Interchangeable Components
9.Equipment for Conveying Persons
10.Safe Working Load (SWL)
11.Dead load (WT)
12.Working Load Limit (WLL)
13.Nominal Size
14.Rope Tension
15.Test Load
16.Load Radius
17.Heel
18.Trim
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1-2 Section 1 – Instructions for Use

19. Mechanical Strength
20. Units of Measurement
21. Significant Wave Height H1/3
22. Designation of Components

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A,B Section 1 – Instructions for Use 1-3

A. General Remarks With regard to loose gear, these rules apply without
restriction to the maritime sector.
1. These "Regulations for the Construction and
Survey of Lifting Appliances 1992", hereafter 1.2 These Lifting Appliance Regulations do not
referred to as "Lifting Appliance Rules ", are applied apply to:
by TL in all cases where the Society is
commissioned to assess lifting appliances and loose - Drilling derricks
gear within the terms of B.1.1
- Dredging appliances
2. The dimensioning and testing of lifting
appliances, including derrick masts, derrick posts and - Signal and radar masts
their standing rigging on board ships, does not
constitute part of the classification of the ship. - The rigging of sailing ships

3. Even if lifting appliances on offshore - Launching gear for lifesaving appliances
installations are not included in the scope of testing and
examination by TL, at least this has to be done by TL to - Towing gear
an extent as far as the safety of the installation as a
whole is concerned. The extent of testing and - Access ways to ships
examination in such cases can, for example, include the
foundation of lifting appliances, the fire protection or the - Devices for the transfer of pilots
stability of the floating body.
- Car decks
4. Any liability incurred under the "General
Conditions" of TL shall be limited to the scope of - Launching gear for diving equipment
examination as defined in D. The serviceability and
functional capacity of the lifting appliances and loose
gear remain the sole responsibility of the manufacturer 2. Entry into Force
and resp. the operator.
2.1 These Lifting Appliance Regulations enter into
force on 01.03.1992, with a transitional period until
B. Scope of Use 31.12.1992.

1. Field of Application 2.2 Lifting appliances and loose gear whose
design or manufacture commenced before 01.03.1992
1.1 These Lifting Appliance Regulations apply are subject to the provisions of the "Regulations for the
specifically to all lifting appliances as defined in F.3 on Construction and Survey of Cargo-handling appliances
ships of all kinds, and on offshore installations. Where and other Lifting Appliances 1983", which finally cease
this is permitted under national regulations, and an to be applicable on 31.12.1992.
appropriate agreement is concluded, they may also be
applied, as and where relevant, to onshore lifting 2.3 For existing lifting appliances and loose gear,
appliances. these Lifting Appliance Regulations apply only to newly
obtained parts and repairs.

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1-4 Section 1 – Instructions for Use B,C

2.4 Examinations of drawings performed by TL in 3. Testing, Examination and Certification
accordance with "Regulations" which are now no longer
3.1 The provisions contained in these Lifting
in force to continue to serve as a basis for unmodified
Appliance Regulations relating to the initial and
fabrication, provided this is not opposed by more recent
periodical testing and to the thorough examinations of
knowledge and/or experience.
lifting appliances and loose gear on ships are based on

ILO Convention 152.
3. National Regulations

3.2 Offshore cranes and onshore cranes are
3.1 It should be noted that regulations issued by treated in a manner similar to that stated in 3.1, unless
national authorities may differ from these Lifting subject to special agreements (see Section 13).

Appliance Regulations. In such cases, TL may base the
3.3 The certificates issued by TL in respect of the
approval, testing and examination on these divergent
initial and periodical testing of lifting appliances, the
regulations in so far as this is necessary or agreed, and
initial testing of loose gear and the thorough
provided that they are placed at the disposal of TL, as
examination of ropes and interchangeable components
may be required.
are based on the ILO’s specimen certificates of 1985.

(For lift units see Section 5, F.3.4.)

C. Basic Principles of Approval 3.4 For the acceptance testing of lifting appliances,
lift units and loose gear at the manufacturer’s premises,
1. Design and Dimensioning and for the class certificates of lifting appliances, TL
issues certificates other than those mentioned in 3.3.
1.1 These Lifting Appliance Regulations are based
on national and European standards, e.g. DIN 15018
4. Other Applicable Rules and Standards
(Cranes, Principles for Steel Structures, Stress

Analysis) and F.E.M. standards (Section 1, Rules for
The following rules, resp. standards complement, where
the Design of Hoisting Appliances).
relevant, the provisions of these Lifting Appliance

Regulations:
1.2 The standards mentioned in 1.1 are

supplemented by special ship-related requirements
4.1 TL rules for construction and TL
arising, for example, from the inclinations of the ship,
regulations
increased wind loading and seaway effects, as well as

by other special factors inherent in the maritime
Rules for the Classification and Construction of
environment.
Seagoing Steel Ships:

2. Accident Prevention
a) Material- Chapter 2

2.1 The provisions aimed at accident prevention
b) Welding-Chapter 3
contained in these Lifting Appliance Regulations are

based on the UW See, and on the code of practice
c) Machinery - Chapter 4
"Safety and Health in Dock Work" issued by the

International Labour Organization (ILO).
d) Electrical installations- Chapter 5

2.2 In addition to the basic principles referred to in
e) Automation- Chapter 4-1
2.1, these Lifting Appliance Regulations embody special

considerations resulting from the marine environment.

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