Crane Permits & Lift Plans in Yuma, AZ

Do you need a permit or lift plan for a crane in Yuma?

A crane that sets up entirely on private property often needs no separate permit, but you may need one if the crane, outriggers or traffic control sit in a public street, alley or sidewalk, if the crane moves as an oversize load, or if it works near the airport. Crane work itself follows OSHA's crane rules (29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC), enforced in Arizona by ADOSH and in California by Cal/OSHA under its own regulations. Critical lifts are usually planned in writing.

Safety rules that apply

Federal construction crane standard: OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC, including operator certification (1926.1427) and power line clearances (1926.1408).
Arizona runs its own OSHA state plan through ADOSH, part of the Industrial Commission of Arizona.
In California, including Winterhaven and the rest of Imperial County, crane work falls under Cal/OSHA's Title 8 safety orders (Group 13, cranes and other hoisting equipment), administered by Cal/OSHA.

Permits that may apply

City streets and alleys in Yuma: work that occupies the public right-of-way generally needs an encroachment permit and traffic control plan through City of Yuma Engineering. Other cities and Yuma County have their own processes for their roads.
Oversize or overweight moves on Arizona highways: ADOT oversize/overweight permits. In California: Caltrans transportation permits. Crane providers normally permit their own equipment.
Near airports: Yuma International Airport shares its runways with Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. Cranes that exceed certain heights near an airport may need FAA notice under 14 CFR Part 77, filed through the FAA OE/AAA portal.
Building permits belong to the project, not usually the crane. Your contractor handles them.

When a written lift plan makes sense

The operator plans every lift, and routine picks don't need paperwork from you. Written lift plans, prepared by the crane provider or an engineer, are common for critical lifts: loads near the crane's rated capacity at the planned radius, two-crane lifts, picks over occupied buildings or traffic, personnel platforms, and work near energized lines. A general contractor, facility owner or insurer can also require one.

Rules change and differ by city and state, so use this page as a checklist and confirm with the agency and the operator.

This site is a free quote-request service, not a crane company. Your request goes to a local crane operator, who quotes and performs the work.

Questions

Who pulls the permit, me or the crane company?

It depends. Crane providers usually handle oversize permits for their own equipment. Street or right-of-way permits are often pulled by the contractor or property owner. Agree on who's responsible when you book.

Are crane rules different on the California side?

Yes. California enforces its own crane safety orders under Cal/OSHA, separate from Arizona's ADOSH program. Pick the right job city on the form so the operator knows which rules apply.

Do I need FAA approval for a crane near the Yuma airport?

Possibly. Cranes above certain heights near an airport may require FAA notice under 14 CFR Part 77. The FAA's OE/AAA site explains the criteria, and the operator can help check.

Are you a crane company?

No. This site is an independent quote-request service. We pass your request to a local crane operator serving the Yuma area, and that operator quotes and performs the work.