This sub-part of BS 7121‑2 gives recommendations for the pre-use checks, in-service inspection, maintenance, thorough examination ([A1_start]text deleted[A1_end] in service and following exceptional circumstances) and supplementary testing of overhead travelling cranes, including portal and semi-portal cranes, hoists, and their supporting structures.

[A1_start]This sub-part of BS 7121‑2 does not cover the testing and certification of overhead travelling cranes immediately following installation. This is covered by BS EN 15011.[A1_end]

For the purposes of this standard overhead travelling cranes, including portal and semi-portal cranes, and hoists are all included under the term “cranes”.

This sub-part of BS 7121‑2 is not applicable to permanently installed cranes on marine and other water-borne vessels.