This sub-part of BS 7121‑2 gives recommendations for the pre-use checks, in-service inspection, maintenance, thorough examination (text deletedafter installation, in service and following exceptional circumstances) and supplementary testing of text deletedbridge and gantry cranes, including light crane systems.

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For the purposes of this standard text deletedbridge and gantry cranes, including light crane systems, are 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.