A Qualified Inspector of cranes must have a minimum of 2000 field hours.

Of experience related to the maintenance, servicing, repairing, modifying and functional testing of cranes and associated hoisting equipment. This experience should provide a working knowledge of how to identify deficiencies in mechanical, structural, electrical systems and components of cranes. Under no circumstance should an individual be permitted to perform inspections who has not received appropriate training and cannot fully demonstrate a working knowledge of applicable codes and regulations of the equipment being inspected.