58-55-504. Crane operators.
(1) To operate a crane on a commercial construction project, an individual shall obtain certification as a crane operator from: the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators; or another organization the division determines offers an equivalent testing and certification program that complies with: the requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME B30.5; and the accreditation requirements of the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
(2) An individual engaged in construction or operation incidental to petroleum refining, or to electrical utility construction or maintenance, is exempt from the certification requirement.