Section 4960. Substandard ropes  


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  • Ropes shall not be used for hoisting when they have:

    1. More than six broken wires in any lay; and

    2. Crown wires worn to less than 65% of the original diameter.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR480-05-1.2 § 15.220, eff. July 19, 1989.

Statutory Authority

§§ 45.1-161.3 and 45.1-161.294 of the Code of Virginia.