(a) (1) Whenever the position of Chief Boiler Inspector or deputy boiler inspector becomes vacant, the Secretary of Budget and Management as soon as practicable shall conduct a competitive examination in accordance with Title 7 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
(2) The examination shall be the same as or equivalent to the examination given by the Board for special inspectors under § 12-907 of this subtitle.
(3) With the approval of the Secretary, the Commissioner shall appoint from the successful candidates a Chief Boiler Inspector or deputy boiler inspector.
(b) If authorized by the Commissioner, the Chief Boiler Inspector shall:
(1) take action necessary to enforce the regulations adopted under this subtitle and the laws of the State that govern the use of boilers and pressure vessels to which this subtitle applies;
(2) keep a complete record of the type, dimensions, maximum allowable pressure, age, location, and date of the last recorded inspection of each boiler and each pressure vessel to which this subtitle applies;
(3) issue, and for cause shown, suspend or revoke certificates under § 12-911 of this subtitle; and
(4) refer for prosecution each person who violates this subtitle.
(c) Each deputy boiler inspector:
(1) is responsible to the Chief Boiler Inspector; and
(2) shall perform the duties that the Chief Boiler Inspector directs.
(d) All money received by the Chief Boiler Inspector from fees shall be deposited in the General Fund.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions
Subtitle 9 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act
Section 12-902 - Legislative Findings and Intent
Section 12-903 - Applicability and Scope of Subtitle
Section 12-904 - Board of Boiler Rules
Section 12-905 - Regulations for Boilers and Pressure Vessels
Section 12-906 - Inspectors -- Chief Boiler Inspector and Deputy Boiler Inspectors
Section 12-907 - Inspectors -- Special Inspectors
Section 12-908 - Standards for Boilers and Pressure Vessels
Section 12-909 - Inspections -- in General
Section 12-910 - Inspections -- Reports by Special Inspectors
Section 12-911 - Inspections -- Certificates
Section 12-912 - Duties of Owners or Users
Section 12-913 - Duties of Authorized Insurers
Section 12-914 - Duties of Persons Who Alter or Repair Boilers and Pressure Vessels
Section 12-915 - Prohibition on Use of Boiler or Pressure Vessel
Section 12-916 - Civil Penalties