Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 42-24-7 - Examinations Required7.1. Any person desiring an initial class A or B crane certification under the provisions of W. Va. Code § 21-3D-1, et seq., or this rule shall submit an application for examination to the Commissioner on forms provided by the Commissioner. The examination process consists of a written examination and a practical examination.7.2. Written examination. 7.2.a. A person desiring an initial class A or B crane certification under the provisions of W. Va. Code § 21-3D-1, et seq., or this rule shall pass a written examination. The contents of the examination shall be based on the following standards adopted by ASME: ASME B30.3-2009, ASME B30.5-2011 and ASME B30.23-2011.7.2.b. An applicant must obtain a passing score on a core examination that tests the applicant's general knowledge of crane safety and the applicable code standards.7.2.c. In addition to the core examination, the applicant must obtain a passing score on a specialty examination for each class of crane for which certification is desired. The classifications of crane certifications are as follows:7.2.c.1. Fixed cab telescoping boom crane;7.2.c.2. Lattice boom crawler crane;7.2.c.3. Lattice boom truck crane;7.2.c.4. Swing cab telescoping boom crane; and7.2.d. The Commissioner shall provide for the written examination of all applicants. The Commissioner may: 7.2.d.1. Contract with a private testing agent to conduct the written examinations. The private testing agent shall charge examination fees according to a rate schedule developed by the Commissioner and the applicant shall pay all examination fees directly to the testing agent; or 7.2.d.2. Develop a written examination process within the Division to include a fees schedule not to exceed the actual cost of administering the examinations. The certification applicant shall pay all fees directly to the Division in advance of the examination.7.2.e. The minimum passing score for a class A certification is a score of 70% for each examination.7.2.f. The minimum passing score for a class B certification is a score of 60% for each examination.7.2.g. An applicant who fails the examination may request an analysis of his or her performance on the failed examination. The Division or private testing agent shall provide the applicant with the analysis.7.2.h. An applicant who fails the examination may retake the examination upon the submission of a new application and the payment of the fees required.7.3. Practical examination.A person desiring an initial class A or B crane certification under the provisions of W. Va. Code § 21-3D-1, et seq., or this rule shall pass a practical examination as provided for section 4 of the Division of Labor's rule titled "Crane Operator Certification Act - Practical Examination," 42 CSR25.