34-29A-1. Definition of terms.
Terms as used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, mean:
(1)"Boiler," a closed vessel in which water is heated, steam is generated, steam is superheated, or any combination thereof, under pressure or vacuum, for use externally to itself by the direct application of heat from the combustion of fuels, or from electricity, nuclear or solar energy. The term "boiler" includes fired units for heating or vaporizing liquids other than water where these units are separate from processing systems and are complete within themselves. The term "boiler" includes the apparatus by which heat is generated and all controls and safety devices associated with such apparatus or the closed vessel;
(2)"Certificate inspection," an inspection, the report of which is used by the chief inspector to decide whether or not a certificate as provided by §34-29A-39 may be issued. This certificate inspection shall be an internal inspection when required; otherwise, it shall be as complete an inspection as possible;
(3)"Heating boiler," a steam or vapor boiler operating at pressures not exceeding fifteen psig, or a hot water boiler operating at pressures not exceeding 160 psig or temperatures not exceeding 250 degrees F;
(4)"High pressure, high temperature water boiler," a water boiler operating at pressures exceeding 160 psig or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F;
(5)"Historic power boiler," a standard or nonstandard power boiler, including free-lance and scale models, owned by publicly operated museums, nonprofit organizations and individuals who preserve, maintain, exhibit, and only occasionally operate these boilers on a not-for-profit basis and for the primary purpose of perpetuating the agricultural and pioneer heritage of South Dakota;
(6)"Hot water supply boiler (water heater)," a boiler of either instantaneous or storage type, furnishing hot water to be used externally to itself;
(7)"Power boiler," a boiler in which steam or other vapor is generated at a pressure of more than fifteen psig;
(8)"Secondhand boiler," a boiler for which both location and ownership have changed since initial installation.
Source: SL 1973, ch 229, §1; SL 1978, ch 257, §1; SL 1982, ch 18, §34; SL 1989, ch 300, §§1, 4.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 34 - Public Health and Safety
Section 34-29A-1 - Definition of terms.
Section 34-29A-2 - Inspectors within department.
Section 34-29A-3 - Qualifications and appointment of chief inspector.
Section 34-29A-4 - Qualifications and employment of deputy inspectors.
Section 34-29A-8.1 - Inspection--Liability.
Section 34-29A-10 - Replacement of lost or destroyed commission.
Section 34-29A-11 - Hearing on qualifications of special inspector--Revocation of commission.
Section 34-29A-12 - Suspension of special inspector's commission--Grounds--Notice--Appeal.
Section 34-29A-13 - Reinstatement of suspended commission.
Section 34-29A-14 - Boilers exempt from application of chapter.
Section 34-29A-14.1 - Rules and regulations for inspection of historic power boilers.
Section 34-29A-14.2 - Inspectors of historic power boilers.
Section 34-29A-16 - Program of boiler inspection established by department--Rules.
Section 34-29A-22 - Maximum allowable pressure of boilers--Computation.
Section 34-29A-23 - Reuse of existing boilers.
Section 34-29A-24 - New boilers to conform to rules--Special installation and operation certificate.
Section 34-29A-26 - Inspections required for operating boilers--Frequency of inspection.
Section 34-29A-28 - Persons authorized to make inspections.
Section 34-29A-29 - State inspectors' access to premises for inspection during construction.
Section 34-29A-32 - Variations in inspection requirements for operating equipment.
Section 34-29A-33 - Hydrostatic tests of operating equipment.
Section 34-29A-34 - Secretary or designee to issue, suspend or revoke certificates.
Section 34-29A-35.1 - Inspection fees.
Section 34-29A-36 - Additional fee for reinspection trip.
Section 34-29A-37 - Daily rates charged for other inspections.
Section 34-29A-38 - Inspection reports by special inspectors.
Section 34-29A-39 - Certificate issued on special inspector's report.
Section 34-29A-40 - Posting of certificates.
Section 34-29A-42 - Duration of certificates issued on special inspector's reports.
Section 34-29A-46 - Record of boilers and inspections.
Section 34-29A-46.1 - Operating boilers--Notification requirements.
Section 34-29A-47 - Enforcement actions.
Section 34-29A-48 - Appeals from inspectors--Order approving or disapproving inspector's act.
Section 34-29A-49 - Judicial review of order--Summary hearing.
Section 34-29A-50 - Prosecution of violators.
Section 34-29A-51 - Deposit of fees in boiler inspection fund.
Section 34-29A-52 - Expenditure of funds--Expenses included.
Section 34-29A-53 - Municipal ordinances not to be less restrictive--Conflicting ordinances void.