34-29A-26. Inspections required for operating boilers--Frequency of inspection.
Each boiler used or proposed to be used within this state, except boilers exempt under §34-29A-14, shall be thoroughly inspected as to their construction, installation and condition as follows:
(1)Power boilers and high pressure, high temperature water boilers shall receive a certificate inspection annually which shall be an internal inspection where construction permits, otherwise it shall be as complete an inspection as possible. Such boilers shall also be externally inspected annually while under pressure;
(2)Low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers shall receive a certificate inspection biennially with an internal inspection every four years where construction will permit;
(3)Hot water heating and hot water supply boilers shall receive a certification inspection biennially with an internal inspection at the discretion of the inspector;
(4)Boilers and pressure vessels which are a part of a nuclear installation shall be inspected and reported in such form and with such appropriate information as the Department of Public Safety shall designate.
A grace period of two months beyond the periods specified in subdivisions (1), (2), and (3) of this section may elapse between certificate inspections. The chief inspector may, at his discretion, permit longer periods between certificate inspections.
Source: SL 1973, ch 229, §14; SL 1978, ch 257, §3; SL 1982, ch 18, §54; SL 2003, ch 272, §§20, 121.
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.