Sec. 943.
A boiler used or proposed for use in this state shall be thoroughly inspected as to the boiler's construction, installation, and condition. All of the following apply for purposes of this inspection requirement:
(a) A power boiler, process boiler, or high pressure high temperature water boiler shall receive a certificate inspection annually and shall be externally inspected annually, while under pressure, within 6 months from the date of the certificate inspection.
(b) A low pressure steam or vapor heating boiler shall receive a certificate inspection every 2 years. A hot water heating boiler or hot water supply boiler shall receive a certificate inspection every 3 years.
(c) A grace period of 2 months beyond the periods described in subdivisions (a) and (b) may elapse between certificate inspections.
(d) On a case-by-case basis, as provided in rules promulgated by the department, the board may permit longer periods of up to 36 months between certificate inspections described in subdivisions (a) and (b).
(e) The chief inspector, a deputy inspector, or a special inspector shall perform the inspection of a boiler.
(f) If a hydrostatic test is considered necessary by the inspector, the owner or user of the boiler shall perform that test.
(g) A boiler, other than a cast iron sectional boiler, that is to be installed in this state shall be inspected during construction, as required by the applicable rules of the board, by an inspector who is licensed to inspect boilers in this state. If the boiler was constructed outside of the state, the boiler shall have been inspected by an inspector who holds a license as an inspector of boilers for a state that has a standard of examination substantially equal to that of this state or a license issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.
History: 2016, Act 407, Eff. Apr. 4, 2017 ;-- Am. 2020, Act 89, Eff. Sept. 14, 2020
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 339 - Occupational Code
Act 407 of 2016 - Skilled Trades Regulation Act (339.5101 - 339.6133)
Section 339.5901 - Definitions; "Experience" Defined.
Section 339.5903 - Additional Definitions.
Section 339.5905 - Board of Boiler Rules; Appointment and Qualifications of Members; Quorum.
Section 339.5907 - Promulgation of Rules; Boiler of Special Design or Construction; Use of Title.
Section 339.5909 - State Boiler Inspection Fund; Requirements.
Section 339.5911 - Nonconforming Boilers; Special Installation and Operation Permit.
Section 339.5915 - Article Inapplicable to Certain Boilers.
Section 339.5921 - Chief Inspector; Appointment; Qualifications; Powers.
Section 339.5923 - Deputy Inspector; Employment; Qualifications.
Section 339.5929 - License Not Required for Employee; Application of Article 8; Exemption.
Section 339.5933 - Classification of Boiler Operator and Stationary Engineer Registrations.
Section 339.5935 - Qualified Technical Education Programs; Course Content; Rules.
Section 339.5937 - Registration; Requirements; Qualifications.
Section 339.5938 - Lost or Destroyed License or Registration; Reissuance; Fee.
Section 339.5939 - Installation or Alteration of Boiler; Permit Required.
Section 339.5941 - Repair of Boiler; Permit Required; Exception.
Section 339.5943 - New or Used Boiler; Use in This State; Inspected; Requirements.
Section 339.5947 - Applicability of Article; Failure to Comply; Revocation; Audit.