Section 041-21-12 - Inspection CertificateA. Subject to the provisions of 32 M.R.S.A. §15121(1) and (2), an owner may not operate a boiler or pressure vessel without a current, valid inspection certificate. The Board must issue inspection certificates for boilers for a period of 12 months and for pressure vessels for a period of 36 months.B. An owner may obtain an inspection certificate from the Board if the following requirements have been satisfied: (1) An Inspector has inspected the boiler or pressure vessel and has submitted the report of inspection to the Board;(2) The Chief Inspector has approved the inspection report; and(3) The Board has received payment for the inspection certificate, or for the inspection if performed by the Chief Inspector or the Deputy Inspector.C. In order to coordinate Inspectors' availability with the operating needs of the facility, the Chief Inspector may authorize an extension of up to 2 months beyond the expiration date of the inspection certificate. Except in cases of emergency, a written request to operate the boiler or pressure vessel beyond the expiration date must be submitted to the Chief Inspector no less than 15 days before the expiration date.02-041 C.M.R. ch. 21, § 12