S.L. 441.4 Art. 8Deposit or use of crane or other machinery.

(1) No person shall deposit or use any crane or other machinery during the erection, construction, or demolition of any building or similar project without a permit from the Local

Council:

Provided that the aforementioned provision in this sub-regulation shall not apply in the special case of machinery known as high-up and tower-ladder as long as these are not obstructing the traffic flow and are parked properly.

(2) When submitting his application, applicant shall also present a description of:

(a) the duration of the permit required;

(b) a site plan of the location where the crane or heavy machinery is intended to be deposited.

(3) (a) Applicant shall ensure that sufficient light is placed above the crane or other heavy machinery by sunset: Provided that in the case of a mobile crane or other heavy machinery, the Local Council may issue the permit subject to the condition that the said crane or other heavy machinery is removed from the site after sunset.

(b) Applicant shall ensure that all necessary signs and markings are put in place to avoid any danger to the public or to vehicles.

(c) Applicant shall ensure to take the necessary steps to avoid any damage to the street or any other property.

(4) When requested by the Local Council and on payment of the fees established in Schedule B, applicant shall pay for the services of a community officer to control the traffic. The fees payable shall be those established by the Agency.

(5) In the case that damage is caused during the deposit or the use of the crane or other machinery, the Local Council shall have the right to recover from the permit holder such expenses incurred to cover the cost of the necessary repairs.

(6) The Local Council may demand a deposit or a bank guarantee not exceeding two hundred and thirty-two euro and ninety-four cents (€232.94) in favour of the Local Council to make good for any damages sustained in any street or other property.

(7) No person, other than the applicant as authorised by the Local Council, shall obstruct in any manner whatsoever a location for which a permit has been granted by a Local Council in terms of this regulation, during the period indicated on the appropriate signs as provided in sub-regulation (3)(b).

(8) Any person who refuses to remove an obstruction or obstructs a location covered by a permit granted by a Local Council, when ordered to do so by a competent authority, shall be guilty of an offence.