Section 326B.972 — License Requirement.
326B.972 LICENSE REQUIREMENT. (a) To operate a boiler, steam engine, or steam turbine an individual must have received a license for the grade covering that boiler, steam engine, or steam turbine. Except for licenses described in section 326B.956 and except for provisional licenses described in paragraphs (d) to (g): (1) all initial licenses shall be […]
Section 326B.974 — School Engineer.
326B.974 SCHOOL ENGINEER. Subdivision 1. License required. Any custodial engineer employed by a school whose duties include the operation of a boiler shall be licensed pursuant to section 326B.978, to operate the particular class of boiler used in the school. Subd. 2. School district training. A school district shall allow to occur annually at least […]
Section 326B.978 — Examinations; Classifications; Qualifications.
326B.978 EXAMINATIONS; CLASSIFICATIONS; QUALIFICATIONS. Subdivision 1. Engineers, classes. Engineers shall be divided into four classes: (1) Chief engineers; Grade A, Grade B, and Grade C. (2) First class engineers; Grade A, Grade B, and Grade C. (3) Second class engineers; Grade A, Grade B, and Grade C. (4) Special engineers. Subd. 2. Applications. Any individual […]
Section 326B.922 — License Application And Renewal.
326B.922 LICENSE APPLICATION AND RENEWAL. (a) Application for a master high pressure pipefitter, a journeyworker high pressure pipefitter, or a high pressure piping contractor license shall be made to the department, with all fees required by section 326B.092. (b) The applicant for a master high pressure pipefitter or a journeyworker high pressure pipefitter license shall […]
Section 326B.925 — Board Of High Pressure Piping Systems.
326B.925 BOARD OF HIGH PRESSURE PIPING SYSTEMS. Subdivision 1. Composition. (a) The Board of High Pressure Piping Systems shall consist of 13 members. Twelve members shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate and shall be voting members. Appointments of members by the governor shall be made in accordance […]
Section 326B.94 — Boats; Masters.
326B.94 BOATS; MASTERS. Subdivision 1. Boat. “Boat” means any vessel navigating inland waters of the state that is propelled by machinery or sails and is carrying more than six passengers for hire. Subd. 2. Number of passengers. The department shall designate the number of passengers that each boat may safely carry, and no such boat […]
Section 326B.95 — Definitions.
326B.95 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. The definitions in this section apply to sections 326B.95 to 326B.998. Subd. 2. Authorized inspector. “Authorized inspector” means a national board-commissioned inspector who has been examined and found qualified to inspect the construction and repair of boilers and pressure vessels, and who holds a current certificate of competency. Subd. 3. […]
Section 326B.953 — Inspection Personnel.
326B.953 INSPECTION PERSONNEL. Subdivision 1. Inspectors. The department may employ such inspectors and other persons as are necessary to efficiently perform the duties and exercise the powers imposed upon the department. Subd. 2. Chief boiler inspector. The commissioner shall appoint a chief boiler inspector who, under the direction and supervision of the commissioner, shall administer […]
Section 326B.954 — Boiler Inspector License.
326B.954 BOILER INSPECTOR LICENSE. Each boiler inspector employed by the department shall be licensed in this state as a chief grade A engineer, and must hold a national board commission as a boiler inspector within 12 months of being employed as a boiler inspector by the department. An inspector shall not be interested in the […]
Section 326B.956 — Historical Boilers.
326B.956 HISTORICAL BOILERS. Subdivision 1. Definition. For the purpose of sections 326B.95 to 326B.998, the term “historical boiler” means a boiler that is used only for display and demonstration purposes. The terms “historical boiler,” “show boiler,” “steam farm traction engine,” and “hobby boiler” are synonymous. In recognition of the historical significance of show boilers in […]