Ariz. Admin. Code § 17-6-205

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section R17-6-205 - Class A - Crane Oversize and Overweight Special Permit - Self-propelled Mobile Crane, Drilling Rig, or Similar Specialty Equipment

A. The Department shall issue a class a oversize, overweight, or oversize and overweight special permit for a specific non-reducible self-propelled mobile crane, drilling rig, or similar specialty equipment that exceeds a dimension provided under R17-6-102, Table 1, but is within the class A maximum limits prescribed under R17-6-201.

B. Unless restricted under R17-6-404 or R17-6-412, Table 4, a permittee or driver of a self-propelled mobile crane, drilling rig, or similar specialty equipment issued a special permit under this Section is eligible for continuous travel if the specialty equipment does not exceed any of the following dimensions:

1. 11 feet in width;

2. 14 feet 6 inches in height;

3. 10 feet in length of front overhang;

4. 10 feet in length of rear overhang;

5. 120 feet in overall length; or

6. 250,000 pounds.

C. An applicant for a class A - Crane special permit under this Section shall submit to the Department, with all appropriate fees, an application form provided by the Department that includes all of the following information:

1. Specific dimensions of the vehicle and load combination, including:

a. A detailed description;

b. A detailed drawing that illustrates all of the following:

i. Axle spacing;

ii. Axle weight;

iii. Axle width;

iv. Tires per axle;

v. Tire width as designated by the manufacturer;

vi. Maximum width to the outside of the axles, excluding any load-induced tire bulge; and

vii. Load weight;

c. A detailed listing of all equipment to be included, such as counterweights, outriggers, boom position, position of boom dolly, etc.; and

d. A table of loads supplied by the manufacturer listing component and total weights;

2. Proof of gross weight:

a. For an initial application, a public weighmaster's certificate of weight and measure issued at a certified public scale once the vehicle is equipped and set for highway travel; or

b. For a renewal application, a certification by the applicant that no dimension has changed and the vehicle does not exceed the originally certified dimensions or weights;

3. Proof of valid registration that complies with the requirements of A.R.S. § 28-2153;

4. Proof of a valid IFTA license that complies with the requirements of A.R.S. § 28-5742 if applicable; and

5. Documentation of any applicable encroachment permit obtained under 17 A.A.C. 3, Article 5, if the applicant must temporarily move any state-owned highway feature as part of a planned transport.

D. The permittee and driver are responsible for ensuring that the dimensions and weights of a special permitted vehicle remain in compliance with the dimensions and weights certified by the permittee to the Department on application for the permit, and that all permit restrictions indicated by the Department on the special permit are followed. Violation of the terms of a permit in size, weight, length, height, boom position, dolly position, trailer position, or any other restriction indicated on the permit shall render the permit invalid and no permit fee or portion thereof will be refunded. Special permits are non-transferable and non-refundable.

E. A permittee or driver of an oversize or overweight vehicle or load shall not access a route listed under R17-6-412, Table 4, unless operating in full compliance with all indicated restrictions and requirements.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R17-6-205

New Section made by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 665, effective April 8, 2003 (Supp. 03-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 2486, effective September 7, 2013. Amended by final rulemaking at 28 A.A.R. 1264, effective 7/8/2022.