Section 229-5-004 - Deficiencies and conditionsA. Where, in the opinion of the inspector, as the result of condition disclosed at the time of inspection, it may be necessary to remove interior or exterior lining, covering or brickwork to expose certain parts of the boiler or pressure vessel not normally visible, the owner or user shall remove such material to permit proper inspection and to determine remaining thickness.B. If, upon an external inspection, there is evidence of a leak or crack, sufficient covering of the boiler or pressure vessel shall be removed to permit the inspector to satisfactorily determine the safety of the boiler or pressure vessel.C. Records shall be maintained by the boiler or pressure vessel owner and shall be available for review by the inspector. Records shall show the following:(1) The dates and times that the boiler or pressure vessel has been taken out of service and the reasons therefore; and,(2) Daily analysis of water samples that adequately shows the conditions of the water and elements or characteristics which are capable of producing corrosion or other deterioration to the boiler or pressure vessel, or its parts.D. When as a result of external inspection or determination by other objective means, it is the inspector's opinion that continued operation of the boiler or pressure vessel constitutes a menace to public safety, the inspector may request an internal inspection or an appropriate pressure test or both to evaluate conditions. In such instances, the owner or user shall prepare the boiler or pressure vessel for such inspections or tests as the inspector may designate.229 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 5, § 004
Amended effective 8/7/2016.