1. (1) As used in this section:

   1. (a) "Affected land" means the same as that term is defined in Section 10-20-622.
   2. (b) "Airspace approval" means the same as that term is defined in Section 10-20-622.

   3. (c) "Jib" means the part of a tower crane that:

      1. (i) extends horizontally or almost horizontally from the main vertical component of the tower crane; and
      2. (ii) carries the live load.
   4. (d) "Live load" means the same as that term is defined in Section 10-20-622.

   5. (e) "Minimum hook height" means the distance that, measured from the lowest point of a hook suspended from a jib, is:

      1. (i) 50 feet above the ground level of affected land; or
      2. (ii) 20 feet above a building on affected land.
   6. (f) "Tower crane" means the same as that term is defined in Section 10-20-622.
2. (2) An operator of a tower crane shall operate the tower crane in accordance with the requirements of the manufacturer of the tower crane.

3. (3)

   1. (a) A live load may travel over affected land at the minimum hook height with airspace approval.
   2. (b) A jib, but not a live load, may travel over the affected land at the minimum hook height without airspace approval.
4. (4) The functioning of a tower crane in accordance with Subsection (3) does not constitute a trespass on affected land.

Amended by Chapter 15, 2025 Special Session 1