§ 28-25-19. Inspection of unfired pressure vessels being manufactured.
(a) Manufacturers of unfired pressure vessels in this state shall obtain the services of an authorized inspection agency for shop inspections of unfired pressure vessels being manufactured by them. If manufacturers are unable to obtain the inspection service, they may request that unfired pressure vessels being manufactured by them be inspected by inspectors of the division of occupational safety (holding a valid commission issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors). The fee for these inspections by the inspectors shall be established by regulation through the code commission, as shall be the fees for all special inspections, code stamp/certificate of authorization review, and nuclear surveys and reviews that are performed by that division.
(b) All boilers and pressure vessels that are fabricated in accordance with the ASME code and properly identified by ASME code symbol stamping and signed data report shall be registered with the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors in accordance with registration guidelines.
History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 114, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 508, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 337, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations
Chapter 28-25 - Boiler Inspection and Pressure Vessels
Section 28-25-1. - Definitions.
Section 28-25-2. - [Transferred.]
Section 28-25-3. - Chief inspector.
Section 28-25-4. - Authorized inspectors.
Section 28-25-5. - Administration and enforcement.
Section 28-25-6. - Method of inspection.
Section 28-25-7. - Access to boilers and pressure vessels — Time of inspection.
Section 28-25-8. - Orders to cease operation or repair.
Section 28-25-9. - Formulation and adoption of codes, rules, and regulations.
Section 28-25-11. - Issuance of certificate — Period of validity — Display.
Section 28-25-12. - Inspection fees.
Section 28-25-13. - Reports by authorized inspectors — Certificate — Defective boilers.
Section 28-25-14. - Request for board hearing.
Section 28-25-15. - [Repealed.]
Section 28-25-16. - Penalty for violations — Complaints.
Section 28-25-17. - Judicial enforcement.
Section 28-25-18. - Exemptions.
Section 28-25-19. - Inspection of unfired pressure vessels being manufactured.
Section 28-25-20. - Reports to general assembly and governor.
Section 28-25-21. - Local ordinances void.