Current through 2025-03, January 15, 2025
Section 041-31-6 - Duties of InspectorsA. An Inspector has the right to refuse an inspection on any object which is not properly prepared for inspection or is deemed unsafe to inspect.B. In addition to other duties imposed by Title 32, Chapter 131, these rules, or the applicable code specified in Chapter 11, Section 1 of these rules, all Inspectors must perform all required inspections in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter.C. In addition to other duties imposed by Title 32, Chapter 131, these rules, or the applicable code specified in Chapter 11, Section 1 of these rules, Inspectors other than the Chief Inspector or Deputy Inspector must:(1) Inspect only boilers or pressure vessels that are insured by their employer;(2) Immediately, and in any event not later than 24 hours after becoming aware of the condition, report to the Chief Inspector any unsafe condition involving a boiler or pressure vessel. Notification to the Chief Inspector must include: (i) the boiler Inspector's name and telephone number; (ii) the location and registration number of the boiler or pressure vessel; (iii) the name of the owner; and(iv) the nature of the unsafe condition. The boiler Inspector must provide to the Chief Inspector any additional information requested by the Chief Inspector regarding the unsafe condition of the boiler or pressure vessel.(3) If an inspection of a newly insured location reveals conditions that result in the insurance company's refusal to insure a boiler or pressure vessel, the Inspector must submit to the Board a written report describing in detail each such condition within 10 days after becoming aware of the condition or condition(s); and(4) Report to the Chief Inspector any boiler or plant at which: (a) The boiler operator or stationary steam engineer holds no license or holds a license of a lower class than required by 32 M.R.S.A. § 15109; or(b) The attendance requirements of Chapter 32 Section 5 of these rules are not being met.02-041 C.M.R. ch. 31, § 6