(A)(1) The department shall promulgate regulations for the safe installation and inspection of boilers in this State.
(2) All new installations shall conform to generally accepted nationwide engineering standards. Conformity with the most recent edition of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code or the ASME Code shall be accepted as conformity with generally accepted nationwide engineering standards.
(3) The department shall promulgate regulations for installation and inspection of boilers which were in use in this State prior to the implementation of the statewide building code. The regulations must be based upon, and at all times follow, generally accepted nationwide engineering standards and practices and may adopt applicable sections of the Inspection Code of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.
(B) The regulations and any subsequent regulations promulgated by the department must be adopted pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act.
HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 59, Section 1, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on May 18, 2005).
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 41 - Labor and Employment
Chapter 14 - Boiler Safety Act
Section 41-14-10. Citation and application of chapter.
Section 41-14-20. Definitions.
Section 41-14-50. Computation of maximum allowable working pressure.
Section 41-14-60. Boilers excepted or exempted from application of chapter.
Section 41-14-70. Appointment of chief boiler administrator; duties.
Section 41-14-80. Certification of special inspectors; examination.
Section 41-14-90. Requirements for examination.
Section 41-14-110. Lost or destroyed certificates of competency.
Section 41-14-130. Correction of deficiencies and temporary cessation of operation orders.