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554.1011 – Short Title; Scope.

554.1011 Short title; scope.—This act may be cited as the “Boiler Safety Act.” History.—s. 1, ch. 87-361; s. 1, ch. 88-303; s. 4, ch. 91-429.

554.1021 – Definitions.

554.1021 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “A.S.M.E.” means the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. (2) “Authorized inspection agency” means: (a) Any county, municipality, town, or other governmental subdivision that has adopted into law the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code of the A.S.M.E. and the National Board Inspection Code for the construction, installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair […]

554.103 – Boiler Code.

554.103 Boiler code.—The department shall adopt by rule a State Boiler Code for the safe construction, installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of boilers in this state. The rules adopted shall be based upon and shall at all times follow generally accepted nationwide engineering standards, formulas, and practices pertaining to boiler construction and safety. (1) The department shall […]

554.104 – Certification of Boiler Inspectors Required; Application; Qualifications; Renewal.

554.104 Certification of boiler inspectors required; application; qualifications; renewal.— (1) CERTIFICATE REQUIRED.—A person may not be, act as, or advertise or hold himself or herself out to be an inspector of a boiler that is subject to regulation by this chapter, unless he or she currently holds a certificate of competency issued by the department. (2) APPLICATION.—A person […]

554.105 – Chief Boiler Inspector.

554.105 Chief boiler inspector.— (1) The Chief Financial Officer shall appoint a chief boiler inspector, who must have at least 5 years’ experience in the construction, installation, inspection, operation, maintenance, or repair of high pressure, high temperature water boilers and who must hold a commission from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors or a […]