Michigan Laws 339.5946 – Operation of boiler; valid inspection certificate required; pressure restrictions; violation; penalties
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 339.5946
- Boiler: means a closed vessel in which water is heated, steam is generated, or steam is superheated, or a combination of those actions occurs, under pressure or vacuum by the application of heat from combustible fuels, electricity, or nuclear energy. See Michigan Laws 339.5901
- Person: means an individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, association, limited liability company, corporation, or common law trust or a combination of those legal entities. See Michigan Laws 339.5107
(1) A person shall not operate under pressure a boiler that is subject to the inspection requirements provided in this article without a valid inspection certificate.
(2) A person shall not cause a boiler that is subject to the inspection requirements provided in this article to be operated at a pressure that exceeds the maximum operating pressure specified on the boiler’s inspection certificate.
(3) In addition to any penalties or remedies under article 6, a person that violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00, or imprisonment for not more than 60 days, or both. Each day a boiler is operated in violation of this section is a separate offense.