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USA Statutes : maine
Title : Title 32. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter : Chapter 131. BOARD OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS (HEADING. PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, @14 (new); 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, @2 (rpr))

Title 32 - §15101. Definitions

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 131: BOARD OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, @14 (new); 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, @2 (rpr))
§15101. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

1. Approved. "Approved" means approved by the board. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

2. Authorized inspector. "Authorized inspector" means a person holding a license to inspect boilers and pressure vessels within this State issued under section 15108-A or a person, employed by a company licensed to insure boilers and pressure vessels in this State, holding a certificate to inspect boilers and pressure vessels within this State issued under section 15120. [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §3 (amd).]

3. Board. "Board" means the Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessels. [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §3 (amd).]

4. Chief inspector. "Chief inspector" means the Chief Inspector of Boilers and Pressure Vessels approved under section 15106. [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §3 (amd).]

5. Code. "Code" means the boiler and pressure vessel code of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and amendments and interpretations made and approved by the council of the society. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

6. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

7. Department. "Department" means the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

8. Deputy inspector. "Deputy inspector" means a person, employed by the State and supervised by the chief inspector, authorized to inspect boilers within this State. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

9. Miniature boiler. "Miniature boiler" means a boiler as defined by the code. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

10. Schoolhouse. "Schoolhouse" includes, but is not limited to, any structure used by schools or colleges, public or private, for the purpose of housing classrooms, gymnasiums, auditoriums or dormitories. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

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Title 32 - §15102. Exemptions

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 131: BOARD OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, @14 (new); 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, @2 (rpr))
§15102. Exemptions

1. Boilers. This chapter does not apply to:

A. Boilers that are under federal control; [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

B. Boilers used solely for propelling motor road vehicles; [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

C. Boilers of steam fire engines brought into the State for temporary use in times of emergency to check conflagrations; [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

D. Boilers used for agricultural purposes only; [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

E. Steam heating boilers, hot water heating boilers and hot water supply boilers, except boilers located in schoolhouses or boilers owned by municipalities, constructed and installed in accordance with the rules adopted by the board; or [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

F. Miniature boilers exempt by section 15118. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

[1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

2. Pressure vessels. This chapter does not apply to:

A. Pressure vessels that are under federal control; [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

B. Pressure vessels used for the transportation and storage of compressed or liquefied gases constructed in compliance with specifications of the United States Department of Transportation; [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

C. Pressure vessels located on vehicles operating under the rules of other state authorities and used for carrying passengers or freight; [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

D. Pressure vessels installed on the right-of-way of railroads and used directly in the operation of trains; [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

E. Pressure vessels used solely for agricultural purposes on farms; [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

F. Pressure vessels located in private residences and apartment houses with fewer than 6 apartments; [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

G. Pressure vessels having an internal or external operating pressure not exceeding 15 pounds per square inch; [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

H. Vessels for containing water under pressure, including those containing air, the compression of which serves only as a cushion, when neither of the following limitations is exceeded:

(1) A design pressure of 300 pressure pounds per square inch; or

(2) A design temperature of 210 degrees Fahrenheit;
[1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

I. Pressure vessels containing water heated by steam or any other direct or indirect means when none of the following limitations are exceeded:

(1) A heat input of 200,000 British thermal units per hour;

(2) A water temperature of 200 degrees Fahrenheit; or

(3) A normal water-containing capacity of 120 gallons;
[1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

J. Pressure vessels that do not exceed:

(1) Five cubic feet in volume and 250 pounds per square inch gauge pressure;

(2) One and 12 cubic feet in volume and 600 pounds per square inch gauge pressure; or

(3) An inside diameter of 6 inches with no limitation on pressure; or
[2003, c. 204, Pt. G, §1 (amd).]

K. Pressure vessels that are used as an integral part of a circuit breaker or transformer. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

[2003, c. 204, Pt. G, §1 (amd).]

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Title 32 - §15103. Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessels

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 131: BOARD OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, @14 (new); 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, @2 (rpr))
§15103. Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessels

1. Membership. The Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessels, as established by Title 5, section 12004-A, subsection 7, consists of 7 members appointed by the Governor. Of these 7 appointed members, 2 must be representatives of labor within this State who are boilermakers or have boiler licenses, one must be a representative of the owners and users of steam boilers within this State, one must be a representative of the boiler manufacturers within this State, one must be a representative of the operating steam engineers in this State, one must be a representative of a boiler inspection and insurance company licensed to do business within the State and one must be a representative of the public. The board shall annually elect a chair from its membership. Appointments are for 3-year terms. Appointments of members must comply with section 60. A member may be removed by the Governor for cause. [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §5 (amd).]

2. Compensation. The members of the board are entitled to compensation according to the provisions of Title 5, chapter 379. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

3. Meetings. The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair. Additional meetings may be held as necessary to conduct the business of the board and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the board members. Four members of the board constitute a quorum for all purposes. The board shall keep records and minutes necessary to the ordinary dispatch of its function. [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §5 (amd).]

4. Records. The board shall keep a complete record of the type, dimensions, age, conditions, pressure allowed upon, location and date of last inspection of all boilers and pressure vessels to which this chapter applies. [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §5 (amd).]

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Title 32 - §15104-A. Powers and duties

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 131: BOARD OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, @14 (new); 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, @2 (rpr))
§15104-A. Powers and duties

The board shall administer, coordinate and enforce the provisions of this chapter and has the following powers and duties in addition to those otherwise set forth in this chapter. [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §7 (new).]

1. Rules. The board shall, in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, adopt rules to implement the purposes of this chapter, including rules for the safe and proper construction, installation, repair, use and operation of boilers and pressure vessels in this State. The rules must conform as nearly as practicable to the code. Rules adopted by the board under this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A. The board shall publish and distribute among boiler manufacturers and others requesting them copies of the rules adopted by the board at a cost sufficient only to cover the printing and mailing expenses of distribution. [2001, c. 573, Pt. A, §1 (amd).]

2. Hearings. Hearings may be conducted by the board to assist with investigations, to determine whether grounds exist for suspension, revocation or denial of a license or as otherwise considered necessary to the fulfillment of its responsibilities under this chapter. The board may not refuse to renew a license for any reason other than failure to pay a required fee, unless it has afforded the licensee an opportunity for an adjudicatory hearing. The board shall hold an adjudicatory hearing at the written request of any person who is denied a license without a hearing for any reason other than failure to pay a required fee, as long as the request for a hearing is received by the board within 30 days of the applicant's receipt of written notice of the denial of the applicant's application, the reasons for the denial and the applicant's right to request a hearing. Hearings must be conducted in conformity with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter IV to the extent applicable. The board may subpoena witnesses, records and documents in any hearing it conducts. [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §7 (new).]

3. Contracts. The board may enter into contracts to carry out its responsibilities under this chapter. [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §7 (new).]

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Title 32 - §15104-B. Appeals; variances

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 131: BOARD OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, @14 (new); 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, @2 (rpr))
§15104-B. Appeals; variances

A person aggrieved by an order or act of the chief inspector or a deputy inspector under this chapter may, within 15 days after notice of the order or act, appeal from the order or act to the board, which shall hold a hearing pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter IV. After the hearing, the board shall issue an appropriate order either approving or disapproving the order or act. [2001, c. 573, Pt. A, §2 (new).] div>
A person who is or will be aggrieved by the application of any law, code or rule relating to the installation or alteration of boilers and pressure vessels may file a petition for a variance, whether compliance with that provision is required at the time of filing or at the time that provision becomes effective. The filing fee for a petition for a variance must be set by the Director of the Office of Licensing and Registration under section 15109, subsection 9. The chief inspector may grant a variance if, owing to conditions especially affecting the particular boiler or pressure vessel involved, the enforcement of any law, code or rule relating to boilers or pressure vessels would do manifest injustice or cause substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner or would be unreasonable under the circumstances, provided that desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent or purpose of that law, code or rule. In granting a variance under this section, the chief inspector may impose limitations both of time and of use, and a continuation of the use permitted may be conditioned upon compliance with rules made and amended from time to time. A copy of the decision must be sent to all interested parties. [2001, c. 573, Pt. A, §2 (new).]
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Title 32 - §15104. Rules (REPEALED)

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Chapter 131: BOARD OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, @14 (new); 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, @2 (rpr))
§15104. Rules (REPEALED)

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Title 32 - §15105. Installation of new boilers and pressure vessels

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 131: BOARD OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, @14 (new); 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, @2 (rpr))
§15105. Installation of new boilers and pressure vessels

A new boiler or pressure vessel that does not conform to the rules adopted by the board governing new installations may not be installed in this State. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).] div>
Unless otherwise exempt, all new boilers and pressure vessels to be installed must be inspected during construction by an inspector authorized to inspect boilers in this State, or, if constructed outside the State, by an inspector holding a license from this State or an inspector who holds a certificate of inspection issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, or its successor organization. [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §8 (amd).]
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Title 32 - §15106. Chief and deputy inspectors

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 131: BOARD OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, @14 (new); 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, @2 (rpr))
§15106. Chief and deputy inspectors

The commissioner shall appoint and may remove for cause when so appointed, a person to be chief inspector at any time the office may become vacant. [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §9 (amd).] div>
The commissioner may likewise hire deputy inspectors as necessary to carry out this chapter. [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §9 (amd).]
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Title 32 - §15107. Deputy and authorized inspectors to be examined (REPEALED)

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 131: BOARD OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, @14 (new); 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, @2 (rpr))
§15107. Deputy and authorized inspectors to be examined (REPEALED)

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Title 32 - §15108-A. Boiler and pressure vessel inspectors

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 131: BOARD OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, @14 (new); 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, @2 (rpr))
§15108-A. Boiler and pressure vessel inspectors

The board shall issue a license as a boiler inspector upon payment of an application fee and license fee under section 15109, subsection 9 set by the director to any person who files an application and meets the qualifications as specified by rule. The board shall issue a license as a boiler inspector upon payment of an application fee and license fee to any person who files an application and holds a certificate as an inspector of steam boilers from a state that has a standard of licensing equal to that of this State or a certification from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, or its successor organization. [2001, c. 323, §35 (amd).]
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Title 32 - §15108-B. Investigations of complaints; revocation of license, registration or certificate

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 131: BOARD OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, @14 (new); 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, @2 (rpr))
§15108-B. Investigations of complaints; revocation of license, registration or certificate

1. Investigations. The board shall investigate or cause to be investigated all complaints made to it and all cases of noncompliance with or violation of this chapter. These complaints must be in writing and filed with the Office of Licensing and Registration. [2001, c. 573, Pt. A, §3 (amd).]

2. Suspension; revocation. The board may suspend or revoke a license, registration or certificate pursuant to Title 5, section 10004. The board may refuse to issue or renew a license, registration or certificate or the District Court may suspend or revoke a license of any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or company who holds a license, registration, or certificate or any applicant for a license, registration or certificate on any of the following grounds:

A. The practice of fraud or deceit in obtaining a license, registration or certificate; [2001, c. 573, Pt. A, §3 (amd).]

B. Any gross negligence, incompetency or misconduct in the licensee's job performance; [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §11 (new).]

C. Operating or being in charge of a plant while under the influence of intoxicating beverages or narcotic drugs; [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §11 (new).]

D. Suffering from physical or mental incapacity of such nature as would jeopardize physical property or lives in the exercise of the license; [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §11 (new).]

E. Operating or having charge of a plant over which the licensee or applicant lacked authority; [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §11 (new).]

F. Violating any provisions of this chapter or any rule of the board; or [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §11 (new).]

G. Conviction of a crime, subject to the limitations of Title 5, chapter 341. [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §11 (new).]

[2001, c. 573, Pt. A, §3 (amd).]

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Title 32 - §15108. Chief and deputy inspectors to furnish bond (REPEALED)

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Chapter 131: BOARD OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, @14 (new); 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, @2 (rpr))
§15108. Chief and deputy inspectors to furnish bond (REPEALED)

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Title 32 - §15109. Stationary steam engineers and boiler operators

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Chapter 131: BOARD OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, @14 (new); 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, @2 (rpr))
§15109. Stationary steam engineers and boiler operators

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.

A. "Capacity" means the potential output of a steam boiler designated in pounds per hour of steam flow or its equivalent based on heating surface in the applicable chapter of the code. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

B. "Committee" means the examination committee as set forth in this section. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

C. "Have charge of" means the general supervisory control over the operation and maintenance of a plant and other stationary steam engineers or other personnel engaged in the operation of the plant. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

D. "Operate" means to control by observation and manipulation of mechanical or automatic and remote controls equipment in connection with a plant, but does not include persons who "have charge of" the plant. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

E. "Plant" means heating plant, power plant or process plant. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

F. "#HR" means pounds of steam per hour output or equivalent. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

G. "Psi" means pounds per square inch. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

H. "Supervise" means to have supervisory control over the operation and maintenance of a plant, other stationary steam engineers or other personnel engaged in the operation or maintenance of a plant, but does not mean "have charge of" as defined in paragraph C. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

[1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

2. Licenses. [2003, c. 597, §1 (rp).]

2-A. Licenses. In order to safeguard life, health and property, the board shall provide for the mandatory licensing of stationary steam engineers and boiler operators. This subsection does not apply to:

A. Persons operating boilers exempt under section 15102; [2003, c. 597, §2 (new).]

B. Persons employed by entities under the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission or the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or its successor; or [2003, c. 597, §2 (new).]

C. Persons operating steam heating boilers, hot water heating boilers and hot water supply boilers located in schoolhouses or owned by municipalities. [2003, c. 597, §2 (new).]

[2003, c. 597, §2 (new).]

3. Issuance of license. The board shall issue a license to an applicant in the grade requested, upon payment of an application fee and license fee set by the director under subsection 9, if the applicant has satisfactorily met the examination and other requirements of this section.

A. A license is valid for 3 years from the date of issuance. A license must designate the name of the holder, the license number, the grade of license, the issuing date and the expiration date. Any license issued under this chapter is automatically renewable upon payment of the renewal fee under subsection 9 as set by the director. The expiration dates for licenses issued under this chapter may be established at such other times as the commissioner may designate. The board shall notify everyone registered under this chapter of the date of expiration of the license and the fee required for its renewal for a 3-year period. The notice must be mailed to the person's last known address at least 30 days in advance of the expiration date of the license.
A license may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of its expiration upon payment of a late fee in addition to the renewal fee. An additional late fee under subsection 9 may be imposed by the director for applications received up to 2 years after the date of expiration. Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, except that the board may in its discretion, giving due consideration to the protection of the public, waive examination or other requirements. The board may levy penalties for nonrenewal. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the board shall waive examination if a renewal application is made within 90 days after separation from the United States Armed Forces, under conditions other than dishonorable, by a person who has failed to renew that person's license because that person was on active duty in the Armed Forces; except that the waiver of examination may not be granted if the person served more than 4 years in the Armed Forces, except if that person is required by some mandatory provision to serve a longer period and that person submits satisfactory evidence of this mandatory provision to the board. [2001, c. 323, §36 (amd).]

B. The license certificate must be displayed in plain view in the plant where the licensee is employed. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

C. The board shall determine the eligibility for licensure of any applicant who holds a current stationary steam engineering license issued by the proper authority of any state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia or Canada that has requirements equal to those of this State and recognizes the license issued by this State without further examination. The board shall certify as eligible for a license any applicant who holds a current Canadian marine or United States Coast Guard marine engineer's license and who has worked as a boiler engineer or operator 3 of the last 5 years prior to application. The applicant bears the burden of proving those matters necessary for a license based on reciprocity. [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §12 (amd).]

[2001, c. 323, §36 (amd).]

4. Denial or revocation of license. [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §13 (rp).]

5. Examination committee. An examination committee may be appointed by the board and consists of 5 members, one of whom must be a member of the board, one of whom must be an authorized boiler inspector employed by an insurance carrier licensed to do business in this State, one of whom must be appointed from the public at large and who must be knowledgeable in matters dealing with plant operation, one of whom must have charge of plants and one of whom must be an operator of plants. The secretary of the committee is the chief inspector or a duly appointed designee. The members are appointed for a term of 5 years and until their successors are appointed and duly qualified. [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §14 (amd).]

5-A. Examination committee; duties. The examination committee may cause all examinations required under this section to be conducted and may certify qualifying applicants to the board for issuance of licenses. [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §15 (new).]

6. Examinations. [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §16 (rp).]

6-A. Examinations. Applicants for licensure shall present to the board a written application for examination, containing such information as the board may require, accompanied by an application fee and examination fee under subsection 9 set by the director. Examinations must be in whole or in part in writing and of a thorough and practical character commensurate with the responsibilities of the prospective license holder. The board shall establish by rule cutoff dates for applications for examination. The passing grade on any examination may not be less than 70%. A candidate failing one examination may apply for reexamination, which may be granted upon payment of the required fee established by the director. [2001, c. 323, §37 (amd).]

7. Scope of licenses. The scope of a boiler operator's license and 4 classes of engineering licenses is as set out in this subsection.

A. [2003, c. 597, §4 (rp).]

B. The holder of a boiler operator's license may operate, supervise or have charge of a heating plant having a capacity of not more than 20,000 #HR or operate or supervise a plant up to the capacity of the license of the engineer in charge of the plant in which the licensee is employed. The applicant for a boiler operator's license must have 6 months' operating experience prior to examination under a boiler operator's training permit. The board shall issue a permit for the purpose of gaining that experience upon receipt of an application fee and permit fee set by the director under subsection 9. Such permit must be limited to a specified plant and must be limited to one year. The board may extend the permit for a period not to exceed one year under unusual circumstances. The board may allow the owner of a small plant to sit for the boiler operator's examination without first obtaining a boiler operator's training permit. [2003, c. 597, §5 (amd).]

C. The holder of a 4th-class engineer's license may have charge of a plant of not more than 50,000 #HR or operate or supervise a plant up to the capacity of the license of the engineer in charge of the plant in which the licensee is employed. An applicant for a 4th-class engineer's license must be a high school graduate or have equivalent education and at least one year of operating or supervising experience under a duly licensed engineer having charge of a plant. An applicant for a 4th-class engineer's license must have at least one year operating or supervising experience as a boiler operator. [2003, c. 597, §6 (amd).]

D. The holder of a 3rd-class engineer's license may have charge of a plant of not more than 100,000 #HR or operate or supervise a plant up to the capacity of the license of the engineer in charge of the plant in which the licensee is employed. An applicant for a 3rd-class engineer's license must have at least one year operating or supervising experience as a 4th-class engineer. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

E. The holder of a 2nd-class engineer's license may have charge of a plant of not more than 200,000 #HR or operate or supervise a plant up to the capacity of the license of the engineer in charge of the plant in which the licensee is employed. An applicant for a 2nd-class engineer's license must have at least 2 years operating or supervising experience as a 3rd-class engineer. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

F. The holder of a first-class engineer's license may operate, supervise or have charge of a plant of unlimited steam capacity. An applicant for a first-class engineer's license must have at least 2 years operating or supervisory experience as a 2nd-class engineer. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

G. One year of schooling in the field of boiler operation in a school approved by the board is equivalent to 6 months of operating experience. The board may conduct an accreditation review of the technical school. The technical school shall pay a fee for the accreditation review. [2001, c. 323, §38 (amd).]

H. In the event of a lack of qualified personnel in the plant in which the applicant is employed, the board may waive the operating experience requirements of the applicant for examination for the next higher grade of license. Any such license issued must be limited to that plant. [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §18 (amd).]

I. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, the board may permit an applicant to take the examination for a license if, in the board's opinion, the experience or educational qualifications, or both, of the applicant are equivalent to the operating experience required by this subsection. [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §18 (amd).]

[2003, c. 597, §§3-6 (amd).]

8. Rules. The board may adopt all necessary rules and establish necessary procedures for examination and licensing to carry out this section, pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

9. Fees. The Director of the Office of Licensing and Registration within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any accreditation review, facility review or inspection of any one boiler or pressure vessel may not exceed $500, the fee for any shop inspection may not exceed $3,000, the fee for an inspection certificate for any one boiler or pressure vessel may not exceed $100, the fee for a late inspection or a late certificate may not exceed $250 and the fee for any other purpose may not exceed $150 triennially. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A. [2001, c. 573, Pt. A, §4 (amd).]

10. Committee expenses. Committee members are entitled only to reimbursement for all expenses incurred in the performance of their duties under this section. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

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Title 32 - §15110. Welding on boilers; certificates for welders

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 131: BOARD OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, @14 (new); 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, @2 (rpr))
§15110. Welding on boilers; certificates for welders

A welder may not make welded repairs to any boiler or pressure vessel covered by this chapter, without first receiving authorization from the chief inspector or the authorized inspector employed by the insurance company responsible for the inspection of the boiler or pressure vessel. The authorization may be in the form of a general agreement between the chief inspector or the appropriate authorized inspector and the owner or the owner's representative. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).] div>
The board may adopt rules, pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, relating to qualifications of welders performing welding for compensation and may conduct examinations and issue certificates. A fee may be charged for those examinations and certificates. [2001, c. 323, §40 (amd).] div>
The board may conduct a welding test facility review. The welding test facility shall pay the required fee for the review. [2001, c. 323, §41 (amd).]
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Title 32 - §15111. Operation of condemned vessels

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 131: BOARD OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, @14 (new); 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, @2 (rpr))
§15111. Operation of condemned vessels

A boiler or pressure vessel that has been condemned for further use in this or any other state by a licensed boiler inspector employed by an insurance company or by an inspector authorized to inspect boilers by a state or the Federal Government may not be installed or operated in this State. [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §22 (amd).]
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Title 32 - §15112. Condemned vessels stamped

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 131: BOARD OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, @14 (new); 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, @2 (rpr))
§15112. Condemned vessels stamped

A boiler or pressure vessel condemned in this State must be stamped "XXX Me.," and the board must immediately be notified of the condemnation. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).] div>
The stamp "XXX Me." placed on condemned boilers must be made across the registration mark or number of the boiler, or if the boiler has no registration mark or number, a stamp must be placed in the location of this mark as determined by the rules of the code. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).] div>
The stamping must be done with individual letters, driven into the plate so far as to thoroughly cancel any previous registration and must be made with letters at least 38 of an inch high. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).] div>
The laws and regulations of the code must be used in all mathematical computations necessary to determine the safety of a boiler. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]
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Title 32 - §15113. Registration; stamping

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 131: BOARD OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, @14 (new); 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, @2 (rpr))
§15113. Registration; stamping

A boiler, except one exempt under section 15102, may not be operated in this State unless the boiler is registered in the office of the board upon blanks to be furnished by the board upon request. The completed blanks must contain information regarding maker's name, type of construction, date of construction, age, location and when last inspected and other information as may be required. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).] div>
A pressure vessel, except those exempt under section 15102, may not be installed and operated in this State after June 30, 1974, unless it is constructed, inspected and stamped in conformity with Section VIII of the code and is registered with and approved by the board. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).] div>
The board may conduct shop inspections. The shop shall pay the required fee for the inspection. [2001, c. 323, §42 (amd).] div>
A pressure vessel that does not bear the code stamping may be registered with and approved by the board, if the person desiring to install the vessel makes application to the board and files a copy of the manufacturer's data report or a copy of the construction details together with material specifications for review and approval prior to installation. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).] div>
After a boiler or pressure vessel has been registered with the board, the board shall furnish and the owner or user shall stamp or have stamped a number as given, on the shell of the boiler in the space commonly used for such purposes, with letters and figures not less than 38 of an inch high. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).] div>
If a boiler or pressure vessel subject to this section is moved from one location to another, notice must be given the board of the removal and of the new location in which the boiler or pressure vessel is to be set up. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]
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Title 32 - §15114. Certificate required

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 131: BOARD OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, @14 (new); 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, @2 (rpr))
§15114. Certificate required

It is unlawful for any person, firm, partnership or corporation to operate under pressure in this State a boiler or pressure vessel to which this chapter applies without a valid inspection certificate as provided in this chapter. The operation of a boiler or pressure vessel without an inspection certificate constitutes a Class E crime on the part of the owner or user of the boiler or pressure vessel and is punishable by a fine of not more than $100 or by imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or by both. [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §24 (amd).]
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Title 32 - §15115. Temporary certificate

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 131: BOARD OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, @14 (new); 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, @2 (rpr))
§15115. Temporary certificate

If an emergency affecting public safety and welfare exists, the board may authorize the chief inspector to issue a temporary inspection certificate for a period not exceeding 6 months after an inspection certificate has expired. A temporary inspection certificate may be issued without an internal inspection being made. If the boiler or pressure vessel is insured, the temporary inspection certificate may not be issued until recommended in writing by the authorized inspector of the company insuring the boiler or pressure vessel and by the chief inspector or one of the deputies; or, if the boiler or pressure vessel is not insured, the temporary inspection certificate must be recommended in writing by at least 2 authorized state inspectors. The provisions as to posting of the inspection certificate apply to the temporary inspection certificate. [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §25 (amd).]
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Title 32 - §15116. Insurance

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 131: BOARD OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, @14 (new); 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, @2 (rpr))
§15116. Insurance

When a boiler or pressure vessel is insured and inspected by a duly accredited insurance company licensed to do business in this State, a copy of the record of each certificate inspection of the boiler or pressure vessel must be filed with the board. [1999, c. 687, Pt. E, §15 (amd).] div>
When an insurance company cancels insurance upon any boiler or pressure vessel requiring inspection under section 15117 that is not exempt under section 15102 or the policy expires and is not renewed, notice must immediately be given to the board. An insurance company shall notify the board immediately upon insuring a boiler or pressure vessel pursuant to this section. [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §26 (amd).]
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Title 32 - §15117. Inspection required; certificates issued

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 131: BOARD OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, @14 (new); 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, @2 (rpr))
§15117. Inspection required; certificates issued

Each boiler or pressure vessel used or proposed for use within this State, except boilers or pressure vessels exempt under section 15102, must be thoroughly inspected by the chief inspector, a deputy inspector or an authorized inspector, as to its design, construction, installation, condition and operation. The board shall adopt rules pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act specifying the method and frequency of inspection. When any boiler or pressure vessel inspected as specified by the board is found to be suitable and to conform to the rules of the board, the chief inspector shall issue to the owner or user of that boiler or pressure vessel, upon payment of a fee to the board, an inspection certificate for each boiler or pressure vessel. The fee under section 15109, subsection 9 must be set by the director. Inspection certificates must specify the maximum pressure that the boiler or pressure vessel inspected is allowed to carry. The inspection certificate may be valid for not more than 14 months from the date of inspection in the case of boilers and 38 months from the date of inspection in the case of pressure vessels and must be posted under glass in the engine or boiler room containing the boiler or pressure vessel or an engine operated by it or, in the case of a portable boiler, in the office of the plant where it is temporarily located. The board may adopt rules setting forth criteria by which a temporary extension of an inspection certificate beyond 14 months in the case of boilers and beyond 38 months in the case of pressure vessels may be authorized. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A. [2001, c. 573, Pt. A, §5 (amd).] div>
In accordance with the provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, the chief inspector or any deputy inspector may at any time suspend an inspection certificate when, in the inspector's opinion, the boiler or pressure vessel for which it was issued may not continue to be operated without menace to the public safety. A licensed inspector has corresponding powers with respect to inspection certificates for boilers and pressure vessels insured by the company employing the inspector. [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §27 (amd).]
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Title 32 - §15118. Inspection charge

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 131: BOARD OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, @14 (new); 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, @2 (rpr))
§15118. Inspection charge

The owner or user of each boiler or pressure vessel required by this chapter to be inspected by the chief inspector or a deputy inspector shall pay an inspection fee to the inspector upon inspection a fee or fees under section 15109, subsection 9 to be determined by the director. Not more than one inspection fee may be collected for the inspection of any one boiler or pressure vessel made in any one year, unless additional inspections are required by the owners or users of the boiler or pressure vessel or unless the boiler or pressure vessel has been inspected and an inspection certificate has been refused, withheld or withdrawn or unless an additional inspection is required because of the change of location of a stationary boiler or pressure vessel. The nature and size of miniature boilers or pressure vessels to be inspected may be determined by the board. [2001, c. 323, §44 (amd).] div>
The fees for additional inspections required by the code must be paid by the boiler owner or contractor and those fees must include the wages and expenses of the inspector. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]
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Title 32 - §15119. Powers of chief inspector

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 131: BOARD OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, @14 (new); 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, @2 (rpr))
§15119. Powers of chief inspector

The chief inspector may: [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (new); §17 (aff).]

1. Free access to premises. Have free access for the chief inspector or a deputy or deputy inspectors during reasonable hours to any premises in the State where a boiler or pressure vessel is built or where a boiler or pressure vessel or power plant apparatus is being installed or operated, for the purpose of ascertaining whether the boiler or pressure vessel is built, installed and operated in accordance with this chapter; [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §29 (amd).]

2. Inspection certificates. Issue, suspend and revoke inspection certificates allowing boilers or pressure vessels to be operated, as provided in sections 15115 and 15117, and as provided in the Maine Administrative Procedure Act; [2001, c. 573, Pt. A, §6 (amd).]

3. Enforce laws and rules. Enforce the laws of the State governing the use of boilers and pressure vessels and enforce the rules of the board; and [2001, c. 573, Pt. A, §6 (amd).]

4. Examinations and certificates of competency. [1999, c. 386, Pt. W, §29 (rp).]

5. Order uninspected or unrepaired boilers and pressure vessels out of service. In addition to the chief inspector's powers under section 15117, order that a boiler or pressure vessel be taken out of service if an inspection report is not submitted to the board as required by section 15121, subsection 1, if the inspection certificate fee is not submitted as required by section 15121, subsection 2 or if the owner fails to make repairs as required by the board. [2001, c. 573, Pt. A, §7 (new).]

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Title 32 - §15120. Authorized inspectors; duties

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 131: BOARD OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, @14 (new); 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, @2 (rpr))
§15120. Authorized inspectors; duties

The board shall, upon the request of any company authorized to insure against loss from explosion of boilers or pressure vessels in this State, issue to the boiler inspectors of the company certificates of authority as authorized inspectors. Each inspector before receiving a certificate of authority must hold a certificate as an inspector of steam boilers for a state that has a standard of examination equal to that of this State or a certificate from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, or its successor organization. Authorized inspectors are not entitled to receive a salary from, nor may any of their expenses be paid by, the State. The continuance of an authorized inspector's certificate is conditioned upon the authorized inspector continuing in the employ of a boiler inspection and insurance company duly authorized and upon maintenance of the standards imposed by this chapter. Authorized inspectors shall inspect all boilers and pressure vessels insured by their respective companies, and the owners or users of those insured boilers are exempt from the payment of the fees provided for in section 15118. Authorized inspectors may, with the permission of the chief inspector, also inspect boilers or pressure vessels for which an application for insurance against loss from explosion of boilers or pressure vessels has been made or when a new boiler or pressure vessel is installed at an insured location and the prospective insured owner or user is exempt from the payment of fees provided for in section 15118. Each company employing authorized inspectors shall, within 30 days following each certificate inspection made by the inspectors, file a report of the inspection with the chief inspector. [2001, c. 573, Pt. A, §8 (amd).]
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Title 32 - §15121. Duties of owners of boilers and pressure vessels

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 131: BOARD OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, @14 (new); 1999, c. 386, Pt. W, @2 (rpr))
§15121. Duties of owners of boilers and pressure vessels

1. Responsibility for inspection. It is the responsibility of the owner to arrange for an inspection of a boiler or pressure vessel and to prepare the boiler or pressure vessel for inspection. The late inspection fee set by the Director of the Office of Licensing and Registration within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation under section 15109, subsection 9 may be assessed against the owner if an inspection report is not submitted within 60 days of the expiration of the most recent inspection certificate. [2001, c. 573, Pt. A, §9 (new).]

2. Obtain inspection certificate. The owner of a boiler or pressure vessel shall submit the inspection certificate fee set by the Director of the Office of Licensing and Registration within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation under section 15109, subsection 9 within 60 days of notification from the board that the inspection report required under section 15120 has been received by the board. Failure to submit the required fee within the 60 days provided may result in the assessment of a late certificate fee set by the director under section 15109, subsection 9. [2001, c. 573, Pt. A, §9 (new).]

3. Failure to qualify for inspection certificate. The owner of a boiler or pressure vessel that does not qualify for an inspection certificate shall take the boiler or pressure vessel out of operation until the required repairs have been made and a new inspection certificate has been issued. [2001, c. 573, Pt. A, §9 (new).]

4. Notify board when required repairs made. The owner of a boiler or pressure vessel shall notify the board when required repairs have been made and provide the board with satisfactory evidence of completion. [2001, c. 573, Pt. A, §9 (new).]

5. Notify board when boiler or pressure vessel removed. The owner of a boiler or pressure vessel shall notify the board within 30 days of the removal of the boiler or pressure vessel. [2001, c. 573, Pt. A, §9 (new).]

6. Change of ownership. The owner of a boiler or pressure vessel shall notify the board of a transfer of ownership within 30 days of such a transfer. [2001, c. 573, Pt. A, §9 (new).]

7. Failure to comply. In addition to the remedies available under this chapter, an owner of a boiler or pressure vessel who fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter or rules adopted by the board is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5 whether or not the boiler or pressure vessel has a current inspection certificate, except that, notwithstanding Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5, paragraph A-1, subparagraph 3, a civil penalty of up to $3,000 may be imposed for each violation. [2001, c. 573, Pt. A, §9 (new).]

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