As used in this chapter, unless the
context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 455C.020
to 455C.080 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to
them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 1048 )
“Boiler” means a closed vessel in
which water is heated, steam is generated, steam is superheated, or any
combination thereof, under pressure or vacuum, for use external to the
boiler by the direct application of heat. The term includes a fired unit
for heating or vaporizing liquids other than water if the unit is
separate from the processing system and is complete within itself.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 1048 )
“Boiler inspector” means
a person who inspects boilers and pressure vessels.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 1049 )
“Certificate” means a
certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of NRS 455C.110 .
(Added to NRS by 2001, 1049 )
“Division” means the Division of
Industrial Relations of the Department of Business and Industry.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 1049 )
“Elevator” includes, without
limitation, an elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, moving walk, wheelchair
lift or related equipment.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 1049 )
“Elevator mechanic”
means a person who installs, maintains, relocates, improves, alters or
repairs elevators.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 1049 )
“Pressure vessel” means a
vessel in which pressure is obtained from an external source or by the
application of heat from a direct or indirect source.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 1049 )
PERMITS; REGULATIONS; CERTIFICATES
The owner of a boiler, elevator
or pressure vessel must obtain a permit issued by the Division before the
boiler, elevator or pressure vessel may be operated unless the Division
has provided an exemption for the boiler, elevator or pressure vessel
pursuant to NRS 455C.110 .
(Added to NRS by 2001, 1049 )
The Division shall adopt regulations
that establish:
1. Standards and procedures relating to the installation,
inspection, operation, maintenance, relocation, improvement, alteration
and repair of boilers, elevators and pressure vessels, including, without
limitation, regulations:
(a) Providing an exemption from those standards and procedures:
(1) In the case of an emergency; or
(2) If the Division determines that it is in the best
interests of the general public; and
(b) Establishing requirements for the inspection of boilers,
elevators and pressure vessels.
2. The requirements for the issuance and renewal of a certificate
as:
(a) A boiler inspector; and
(b) An elevator mechanic.
3. The grounds for initiating disciplinary action against a holder
of a certificate, including, without limitation, the grounds for:
(a) The suspension or revocation of a certificate; and
(b) Requiring the holder of a certificate to pay an administrative
fine.
4. The methods of enforcement the Division will use to ensure
compliance with NRS 455C.100 and the
regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 1, including, without
limitation:
(a) Notifying an owner of a boiler, elevator or pressure vessel
that he has violated a provision of the regulations adopted pursuant to
subsection 1 and establishing a period within which he must correct the
violation;
(b) Requiring the owner to pay an administrative fine; and
(c) Suspending or revoking a permit issued by the Division pursuant
to NRS 455C.100 .
(Added to NRS by 2001, 1049 )
1. The Division shall, by regulation, prescribe any fee that is
necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including, without
limitation, fees for:
(a) An application for a certificate;
(b) The issuance of a certificate;
(c) The renewal of a certificate;
(d) Any examination the Division may require for obtaining a
certificate; and
(e) Inspections of boilers, elevators or pressure vessels.
2. Any fee prescribed by the Division pursuant to subsection 1
must be based on the actual cost necessary to carry out the provisions of
this chapter.
3. The fees collected pursuant to this section must be used to
reduce the assessments established pursuant to NRS 232.680 .
(Added to NRS by 2001, 1049 )
[Expires by limitation on the
date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish
procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional,
occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and
for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child
support proceedings.]
1. An applicant for the issuance or renewal of a certificate must
submit to the Division the statement prescribed by the Division of
Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department of Health and Human
Services pursuant to NRS 425.520 . The
statement must be completed and signed by the applicant.
2. The Division shall include the statement required pursuant to
subsection 1 in:
(a) The application or any other forms that must be submitted for
the issuance or renewal of the certificate; or
(b) A separate form prescribed by the Division.
3. A certificate may not be issued or renewed by the Division if
the applicant:
(a) Fails to submit the statement required pursuant to subsection
1; or
(b) Indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1
that he is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not
in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney
or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the
amount owed pursuant to the order.
4. If an applicant indicates on the statement submitted pursuant
to subsection 1 that he is subject to a court order for the support of a
child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the
district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the
repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order, the Division shall
advise the applicant to contact the district attorney or other public
agency enforcing the order to determine the actions that the applicant
may take to satisfy the arrearage.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 1050 )
[Expires by limitation on the date of the
repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures
for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional,
occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and
for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child
support proceedings.] An application for the issuance of a certificate
must include the social security number of the applicant.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 1050 )
[Expires by limitation on the date of the repeal of the
federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding,
suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and
recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance
with certain processes relating to paternity or child support
proceedings.]
1. If the Division receives a copy of a court order issued
pursuant to NRS 425.540 that provides
for the suspension of all professional, occupational and recreational
licenses, certificates and permits issued to the holder of a certificate,
the Division shall deem the certificate to be suspended at the end of the
30th day after the date on which the court order was issued unless the
Division receives a letter issued to the holder of the certificate by the
district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the holder of the certificate has
complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage
pursuant to NRS 425.560 .
2. The Division shall reinstate a certificate that has been
suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the Division receives a letter issued by
the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550
to the person whose certificate was
suspended stating that the person whose certificate was suspended has
complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage
pursuant to NRS 425.560 .
(Added to NRS by 2001, 1050 )
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, it is unlawful
for any person to install, maintain, relocate, improve, alter or repair
an elevator within this State unless he is certified as an elevator
mechanic pursuant to NRS 455C.110 .
2. A person who violates subsection 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor.
3. The Division may exempt a person who performs certain
categories of acts relating to elevators from the requirement of
obtaining a certificate if the Division determines it would be in the
best interests of the general public.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 1051 )
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