Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 50, December 14, 2024
Section 3a.5 - Pennsylvania Inspector Commission and National Board Commission(a) An individual shall hold a current Pennsylvania Inspector Commission to inspect boilers and unfired pressure vessels in this Commonwealth.(b) The Department will conduct a Pennsylvania Inspector Commission examination on the act, this chapter and the ASME Codes.(c) An applicant for a Pennsylvania Inspector Commission shall meet the following requirements: (1) An applicant shall hold a current National Board Commission.(2) An applicant shall meet the National Board requirements in NB-263.(3) An applicant shall pass the Pennsylvania Inspector Commission examination with a grade of 70% or more.(d) The National Board application will be used as the application for a Pennsylvania Inspector Commission examination.(e) The Department will issue a Pennsylvania credential card and commission to an applicant who meets the requirements of subsection (c) and pays the required fee under § 3a.2 (relating to fees).(f) The Department will administer examinations for National Board Commissions four times a year. Upon successful completion of the National Board Commission examination administered by the Department, the Department will issue a certificate of competency to the applicant which will enable the applicant to receive a National Board Commission. This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 3a.8(reciprocity).