1. (a) Modifications or additions which affect the capacity or safe operation of the equipment are prohibited except where the requirements of subsections (a)(1) or (a)(2) are met.

   1. (1) Manufacturer review and approval.

      1. (A) The manufacturer approves the modifications/additions in writing.
      2. (B) The load charts, procedures, instruction manuals and instruction plates/tags/decals are modified as necessary to accord with the modification/addition.
      3. (C) The original safety factors of the equipment are not reduced.

   2. (2) Unavailable manufacturer. The manufacturer is unavailable and the following requirements are met:

      1. (A) A certified agent who is a qualified person with respect to the equipment involved:

         1. 1. Approves the modification/addition and specifies the equipment configurations to which that approval applies, and
         2. 2. Modifies load charts, procedures, instruction manuals and instruction plates/tags/decals as necessary to accord with the modification/addition.
      2. (B) The original safety factor of the equipment is not reduced.

Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-26-2022; operative 7-26-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 30). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.