This standard applies to the establishment of criteria for design, manufacture, testing, inspection, installation, maintenance, use, training, and operation of vehicle-mounted aerial devices, primarily used to position personnel, installed on a chassis to achieve the following objectives: (1)Prevention of personal injuries and accidents. (2)Uniformity in ratings. (3)Understanding by manufacturers, dealers, brokers, installers, lessees, lessors, maintenance personnel, operators, owners, and users of their respective responsibilities.

Table of Contents

1. Scope, Purpose, Requirements, and Application  
   1.1 Scope    
        1.1.1 Equipment Covered  
        1.1.2 Equipment Not Covered  
   1.2 Purpose   
   1.3 Requirements  
   1.4 Application  
2. Referenced and Related Standards  
   2.1 Referenced Standards  
   2.2 Related Standards  
3. Definitions   
4. Design Requirements  
   4.1 Basic Principles.  
   4.2 Structural Analysis  
   4.3 Controls
        4.3.1 General   
               4.3.1.1 Visibility at Control Positions.  
               4.3.1.2 Unlocking or Enabling Device.  
        4.3.2 Upper Controls  
        4.3.3 Lower Controls  
        4.3.4 Ground Travel Controls  
        4.3.5 Emergency Stop   
        4.3.6 Stabilizer Controls   
        4.3.7 Winch Control  
        4.3.8 Platform Level Adjustment  
        4.3.9 Automatic or Programmed Operation  
        4.3.10 Hydraulic Isolation/Selector Device  
   4.4 Securing Devices  
        4.4.1 Ladder Securing Device  
        4.4.2 Boom Securing Device  
        4.4.3 Platform Security  
        4.4.4 Locking Pins  
   4.5 Stability   
        4.5.1 Stability on Level Surfaces  
        4.5.2 Stability on Slopes   
        4.5.3 Effects of Stability Test   
        4.5.4 Slope Indicator  
        4.5.5 Stabilizer Interlock Device   
        4.5.6 Oscillating Axle Interlock Device  
        4.5.7 Manually Operated Stabilizers   
        4.5.8 Parking Brake Interlock   
   4.6 Hydraulic System  
        4.6.1 Bursting Safety Factors  
        4.6.2 Venting of Air  
        4.6.3 Resevoir Vent Filter  
        4.6.4 Fluid Level Indicators  
        4.6.5 Fluid Cleanliness  
        4.6.6 Gas-loaded Accumulators  
        4.6.7 Pressure Limiting Devices  
   4.7 Hydraulic Cylinders  
        4.7.1 Safety Factors   
        4.7.2 Column Load   
        4.7.3 External Load   
        4.7.4 Threaded Components   
        4.7.5 Hydraulic Pressure Rise   
   4.8 Platform or Load Motion   
        4.8.1 System Protection  
        4.8.2 Platform Creep   
   4.9 Platforms   
        4.9.1 Guardrail System  
        4.9.2 Ladder Type  
        4.9.3 Folding Type Floors   
        4.9.4 Anchorage(s) for Personal Fall Protection  
                4.9.4.1 Location  
                4.9.4.2 Markings  
                4.9.4.3 Strength Requirement   
                4.9.4.4 Connector Requirement  
                4.9.4.5 Surface   
        4.9.5 Buckets or Baskets  
                4.9.5.1 Non-insulating buckets or baskets designed for use with insulating liners  
                4.9.5.2 Non-insulating buckets or baskets designed for use without liners   
                4.9.5.3 Insulating baskets or buckets   
                4.9.5.4 Dimensions  
   4.10 Covers     
          4.10.1 Aerial devices intended for gloving work methods  
          4.10.2 Cover Requirements  
   4.11 Material Handling Rope  
   4.12 Markings  
          4.12.1 Type of Markings   
          4.12.2 Design of Markings  
5. Electrical Systems, Devices and Test Procedures  
   5.1 Electrical Specifications  
        5.1.1 Insulation  
        5.1.2 Insulating Aerial Device Categories  
   5.2 Electrical Requirements  
        5.2.1 Insulating Systems  
                5.2.1.1 Insulating Hydraulic Hoses   
                5.2.2 Partial Vacuum Limiting Systems  
                5.2.3 Lower Test Electrode System for Insulating Aerial Devices  
                        5.2.3.1 Conductive Bands  
                        5.2.3.2 Conductive Connections   
                        5.2.3.3 Electrical Monitoring Circuit   
                5.2.4 Gradient Control Devices & Conductive Shield(s)  
                        5.2.4.1 Gradient Control Devices  
                        5.2.4.2 Conductive Shield(s)   
                5.2.5 Chassis Insulating System  
                5.2.6 Upper Controls  
   5.3 Electrical Tests for Insulating Aerial Devices  
        5.3.1 Design Voltage Test   
        5.3.2 Qualification Test  
        5.3.3 Periodic Electrical Test   
        5.3.4 Before Use Test   
   5.4 Electrical Test Procedures  
        5.4.1 General  
        5.4.2 Design and Qualification Test Procedures  
                5.4.2.1 Test Procedures for Category A & B Aerial Devices  
                5.4.2.2 Test Procedures for Category C, D and E Aerial Devices  
                5.4.2.3 Test Procedures for Aerial Ladders and Vertical Towers, with Insulating Boom Sections  
                5.4.2.4 Test Procedures for Chassis Insulating Systems  
                5.4.2.5 Test Procedures for Insulating Liners  
                5.4.2.6 Confirmation Test of Upper Control Components with High Electrical Resistance   
                5.4.2.7 Test Procedures for Extensible Boom Aerial Devices with Permanent Electrodes    
        5.4.3 Periodic/Maintenance Test Procedures   
                5.4.3.1 Test Procedures for Category A and B Insulating Aerial Devices  
                5.4.3.2 Test Procedures for Category C, D and E Aerial Devices  
                5.4.3.3 Test Procedures for Aerial Ladders and Vertical Towers with Insulating Boom Sections  
                5.4.3.4 Test Procedures for Chassis Insulating Systems  
                5.4.3.5 Test Procedures for Insulating Liners  
                5.4.3.6 Test of Upper Control Components with High Electrical Resistance  
                5.4.3.7 Test Procedures for Extensible Boom Aerial Devices without Permanent Electrodes or with Electrodes and Tested as a Category C Device  
   5.5 Electrical Test Equipment.  
   5.6 Electrical Certification  
        5.6.1 Qualification Test  
        5.6.2 Periodic Electrical Test  
        5.6.3 Test Documentation  
6. Responsibilities of Manufacturers  
   6.1 General Responsibilities  
   6.2 Specifications  
        6.2.1 Vehicle Specifications  
        6.2.2 Aerial Device Specifications  
                6.2.2.1 General  
                6.2.2.2 Capacity  
                6.2.2.3 Multiple Configurations  
                6.2.2.4 Design Voltage   
                6.2.2.5 Qualification Voltage   
   6.3 Quality Assurance  
   6.4 Manuals   
   6.5 Markings  
        6.5.1 Application of Markings   
        6.5.2 Identification Markings  
        6.5.3 Operational Markings   
        6.5.4 Instructional Markings  
   6.6 Mechanical Tests and Inspection   
       6.6.1 Operational Tests  
       6.6.2 Visual Inspection   
   6.7 Electrical Tests  
   6.8 Installation Instructions  
   6.9 Welding  
   6.10 Training and Training Materials  
7. Responsibilities of Dealers and Installers  
   7.1 General Responsibilities  
   7.2 Vehicle Specifications  
   7.3 Vehicle Weight Distribution  
   7.4 Sale or Transfer of Equipment  
        7.4.1 Manuals  
        7.4.2 Transfer of Ownership  
        7.4.3 Notification of Owner/User Responsibilities  
   7.5 Installations  
        7.5.1 Locking Pins   
        7.5.2 Unauthorized Use  
   7.6 Ingress/Egress  
        7.6.1 Steps/Ladders  
        7.6.2 Access Opening/Passage   
        7.6.3 Three Point Support  
   7.7 Quality Assurance   
   7.8 Weldings  
   7.9 Training  
        7.9.1 Dealer, Installer or Service Entity as User  
   7.10 Maintenance Training  
   7.11 Service and Inspection Records  
          7.11.1 Service and Inspection Documentation  
          7.11.2 Periodic Inspection and Test Placard  
          7.11.3 Periodic Mandatory Component Replacement  
8. Responsibilities of Owners   
   8.1 General Responsibilities  
   8.2 Inspection and Testing Classifications  
        8.2.1 Initial Inspection and Test   
        8.2.2 Regular Inspection and Tests  
        8.2.3 Frequent Inspection and Test  
        8.2.4 Periodic Inspection or Test 
        8.2.5 Major Structural Inspection  
        8.2.6 Post Event Inspection or Test  
   8.3 Inspection and Test Records  
        8.3.1 Frequent  
        8.3.2 Periodic  
   8.4 Maintenance  
        8.4.1 Maintenance Training   
        8.4.2 Welds  
   8.5 Modifications  
        8.5.1 Alterations  
        8.5.2 Overriding Safety Devices  
   8.6 Weight Distribution   
   8.7 Transfer of Ownership  
   8.8 Markings   
   8.9 Parts    
   8.10 Safety Bulletins   
   8.11 Manuals   
   8.12 Training, Retraining, and Familiarization of Operators  
          8.12.1 General Training  
          8.12.2 Retraining   
          8.12.3 Familiarization  
   8.13 Owner as a Lessor   
9. Responsibilities of Users  
   9.1 General Responsibilities  
   9.2 Personnel   
   9.3 Training, Retraining, and Familiarization of Operators  
        9.3.1 General Training  
        9.3.2 Retraining  
        9.3.3 Familiarization  
        9.3.4 Proof of Training  
        9.3.5 Record Keeping  
   9.4 Application    
   9.5 Electrical Hazards   
   9.6 Bare-Hand Work   
   9.7 Lower Controls  
   9.8 Manufacturer’s Safety Bulletins   
10. Responsibilities of Operators  
     10.1 General Responsibilities  
     10.2 Personnel  
     10.3 Operation   
     10.4 Work Platform    
     10.5 Brakes   
     10.6 Loading  
            10.6.1 Vacating or Entering an Elevated Aerial Device   
            10.6.2 Carrying Materials Larger than the Platform   
     10.7 Alterations  
            10.7.1 Overriding Safety Devices  
     10.8 Observations  
            10.8.1 Pre-start Inspection  
            10.8.2 Transporting  
     10.9 Worksite  
     10.10 Precautions  
     10.11 Mobile Operation  
              10.11.1 Driver Precautions  
      10.12 Training, Retraining, and Familiarization of Operators  
              10.12.1 General Training  
              10.12.2 Retraining   
              10.12.3 Familiarization  
      10.13 Electrical Hazard  
11. Responsibilities of Lessors or Lessees  
     11.1 General Responsibilities  
            11.1.1 Lessor or Lessee as Dealer or Installer   
            11.1.2 Lessor or Lessee as Owner  
            11.1.3 Lessor or Lessee as User  
            11.1.4 Lessor or Lessee as Operator  
     11.2 Ownership Responsibilities   
     11.3 Obligations  
            11.3.1 Inspection and Test   
            11.3.2 Responsibilities   
     11.4 Training   
            11.4.1 General Training  
            11.4.2. Retraining  
            11.4.3 Familiarization  
     11.5 Communications  
     11.6 Use of Brokers   
12. Responsibilities of Brokers  
     12.1 Broker Involved In a Sale   
     12.2 Broker Involved In a Lease  
 
TABLES 
 Table 1: Design, Quality Assurance and Qualification Test Values  
 Table 2: Periodic Electrical Test Values  
 Table 3: Before Use Tests  

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