ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor

Ch. 5

reference to a boiler or pressure vessel "referred to in this section" for
clarity.

Defined terms: "Board" § 12-901
"Boiler" § 12-901
"Pressure vessel" § 12-901

12-909. INSPECTIONS — IN GENERAL.

(A)     SCOPE OF SECTION.

THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION AND §§ 12-910 AND 12-911 OF THIS
SUBTITLE DO NOT APPLY TO:

(1)      A BOILER OR PRESSURE VESSEL THAT IS LOCATED ON A FARM AND
USED SOLELY FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES;

(2)      A HEATING BOILER THAT IS LOCATED IN A PRIVATE RESIDENCE OR
AN APARTMENT HOUSE WITH LESS THAN SIX FAMILY UNITS;

(3)      A PRESSURE VESSEL THAT:

(I)      CONTAINS ONLY WATER UNDER PRESSURE FOR DOMESTIC
SUPPLY PURPOSES, INCLUDING A PRESSURE VESSEL THAT CONTAINS AIR, THE
COMPRESSION OF WHICH SERVES ONLY AS A CUSHION OR AIRLIFT PUMPING
SYSTEM; AND

(II)     IS LOCATED IN A PRIVATE RESIDENCE OR AN APARTMENT
HOUSE WITH LESS THAN SIX FAMILY UNITS; OR

(4)      AN EXHIBITION OR ANTIQUE BOILER OR PRESSURE VESSEL,
INCLUDING A STEAM OR GAS ENGINE, WHEAT THRESHER, OR ANTIQUE TRACTOR, IF
THE BOILER OR PRESSURE VESSEL:

(I)      HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND ISSUED A CERTIFICATE OF SAFETY
BY ANOTHER STATE THAT HAS SAFETY REQUIREMENTS EQUAL TO OR GREATER
THAN THOSE OF THIS STATE; AND

(II)     HAS BEEN BROUGHT INTO THIS STATE TO BE USED IN A
TEMPORARY EXHIBIT OR SHOW.

(B)     ACCESS TO PREMISES.

THE CHIEF BOILER INSPECTOR OR A DEPUTY BOILER INSPECTOR SHALL HAVE
FREE ACCESS, DURING REASONABLE HOURS, TO ANY PREMISES IN THE STATE:

(1)      TO DETERMINE WHETHER A BOILER OR PRESSURE VESSEL IS BEING
CONSTRUCTED FOR USE OR INSTALLED IN THE STATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS
SUBTITLE;

(2)      TO INSPECT OR INVESTIGATE AN ACCIDENT OR EXPLOSION THAT
INVOLVES A BOILER OR PRESSURE VESSEL; OR

(3)      TO MAKE AN INSPECTION REQUIRED UNDER THIS SUBTITLE.

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