STP-NU-015

A GUIDE TO AMERICAN CRANE STANDARDS

For Electric Overhead Traveling Cranes, Hoists, and Related Equipment for Nuclear Facilities

STP-NU-015

A Guide to American Crane Standards for Electric Overhead Traveling Cranes, Hoists and Related Equipment for Nuclear Facilities

Prepared by:

ASME Committee on Cranes for Nuclear Facilities

Date of Issuance: April 8, 2008

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD v

ABSTRACT vi

1. OVERVIEW 1

2. DOCUMENTS ADDRESSED IN THIS GUIDE 2

3. ASME STANDARDS 4

   1. NOG-1, Rules for Construction of Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running Bridge, Multiple Girder) [1] 4

   2. NUM-1, Rules for Construction of Cranes, Monorails and Hoists (with Bridge or Trolley

      or Hoist of the Underhung Type) [2] 6

   3. ASME B30 Standards 6

   4. ASME HST Standards 7

   5. NQA-1, Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications [12] 7

4. NRC DOCUMENTS AND U.S. GOVERNMENT STANDARDS 8

   1. NUREG-0554, Single-Failure-Proof Cranes for Nuclear Power Plants [13] 8

   2. NUREG-0612, Control of Heavy Loads at Nuclear Power Plants [14] 8

   3. NUREG-0800, Standard Review Plan (Formerly NUREG-75/087) [15] 9

   4. Generic Letter 83-42 [16] 9

   5. Bulletin 96-02: Movement of Heavy Loads over Spent Fuel, over Fuel in the Reactor

      Core or over Safety-Related Equipment [17] 9

   6. NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2005-25: Clarification of NRC Guidelines for Control

      of Heavy Loads [18] 9

   7. 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B [19] 10

      4.8 10 CFR Part 21 [20] 10

      4.9 29 CFR Part 1910.179 [21] 10

5. INDUSTRY AND NATIONAL CONSENSUS STANDARDS 11

   1. Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA) Specification No. 70 [22] 11

   2. CMAA Specification No. 74 [23] 11

   3. CMAA Specification No. 78 [24] 11

   4. Monorail Manufacturers Association ANSI Standard MH 27.1, Specifications for

      Patented Track Underhung Cranes and Monorail Systems [25] 11

   5. Monorail Manufacturers Association ANSI Standard MH 27.2, Specifications for

      Enclosed Track Underhung Cranes and Monorail Systems [26] 12

   6. Association of Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Technical Report No. 6 [27] 12

   7. National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) [28] 12

   8. ANSI/AWS D14.1, Specification for Welding of Industrial and Mill Cranes and Other Material Handling Equipment [29] 12

   9. ANSI/AWS D1.1, Structural Welding Code—Steel [30] 12

   10. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Industrial Control and Systems (ICS) [31] 13

REFERENCES 14

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 16

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS 17

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 Formats of NOG-1 and NUM-1 Standards 4

FOREWORD

Numerous standards applicable to the design and manufacturing of overhead cranes exist in the United States. Heretofore there have been no published guidance criteria to assist the prospective owner or user of cranes in determining which standards should be invoked for a particular application or facility. This is particularly the case for nuclear facilities and other applications where crane requirements often exceed the minimum industry standards. The ASME Committee on Cranes for Nuclear Facility produced this “Guide to American Crane Standards” to provide such guidance.

ASME has been involved in nuclear codes and standards since 1956. The Society created Section III of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, which addresses nuclear reactor technology, in 1963. ASME Standards promote safety, reliability and component interchangeability in mechanical systems.

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ABSTRACT

This document provides information and guidance regarding applicable U.S. industry and government documents and standards to users specifying requirements for overhead and gantry cranes for nuclear facilities. This includes documents and standards written specifically for cranes, as well as others having provisions specific to cranes. Some are codified in U.S. law. Others are national or industry consensus standards. Of the latter, some are applicable to nearly all crane applications and are typically invoked by owner specifications. Others apply to special-purpose crane applications and are not necessarily appropriate for commercial or standard industrial cranes.

1 OVERVIEW

The purpose of this document is to provide information and guidance regarding applicable U.S. industry and government documents and standards to users and specifiers of overhead and gantry cranes for nuclear facilities. This includes documents and standards written specifically for cranes, as well as others having provisions specific to cranes. Some are codified in U.S. law. Others are national or industry consensus standards. Of the latter, some are applicable to nearly all crane applications and are typically invoked by owner specifications. Others apply to special-purpose crane applications and are not necessarily appropriate for commercial or standard industrial cranes.

It is common for one standard to list many others as references, and to invoke specific provisions of the referenced standards. This document does not attempt to cover every standard which may have some application to cranes, or which may become part of a “chain” of references. The intent is to cover the primary crane standards and selected additional standards in an attempt to be helpful to the user without being overly lengthy.

The guidance in this document includes summaries of the provisions of each standard, and when appropriate, recommendations as to when it should be invoked. Note, however, that the determination of standards, codes, regulations and laws applicable to a project and the load handling equipment used is the responsibility of the owner.