Section 041-14-3 - Periodic Inspections of Pressure VesselsA.Inspection Methods and Frequency. Before the initial inspection certificate expires, and every 3 years thereafter, all pressure vessels in the State must be inspected as follows:(1) An Inspector must perform a certificate inspection of the pressure vessel; and(2) The triennial certificate inspection must be internal whenever construction permits. In the event that an internal inspection is not feasible due to construction features, the Inspector must use an alternative method of determining material thickness of the shell and/or head.B.Report. The Inspector must submit to the Board a report of each inspection performed pursuant to Paragraph A on a form approved by the Board. Exception: Those companies that are participating in the TAPPI Paper Machine Dryer Can Inspection Program may request permission to be issued an inspection certificate from the Board upon verification by the Authorized Inspector that the company is adhering to the TAPPI standards.
02-041 C.M.R. ch. 14, § 3