Rhode Island General Laws 28-25-7. Access to boilers and pressure vessels – Time of inspection
The owner of any boiler or pressure vessel, whether or not subject to inspection under the provisions of this chapter, shall allow the inspector free access to it at all reasonable times. The owner of any boiler or pressure vessel subject to inspection shall have the boiler or pressure vessel ready for inspection at such time as shall be fixed by the inspector upon being given not less than two (2) weeks’ written notice of the day fixed. In fixing the day, the inspector shall comply with the convenience and business requirements of the owner as far as he or she reasonably can. The chief or the inspector may, in his or her discretion, make any inspection on Sunday.
History of Section.
P.L. 1919, ch. 1770, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 94, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 297, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 28-25-5; P.L. 1985, ch. 508, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 28-25-7
- Boiler: means a closed vessel in which water or other liquid is heated, steam or vapor generated, steam is superheated, or in which any combination of these functions is accomplished, under pressure or vacuum, for use externally to itself, by the direct application of energy from the combustion of fuels or from electricity or nuclear energy. See Rhode Island General Laws 28-25-1
- Owner: means any person owning, operating, or in charge or control of any boiler or pressure vessel as defined in this section including the chief administrative officer in the private or public sector. See Rhode Island General Laws 28-25-1
- Pressure vessel: means a vessel in which the pressure is obtained from an external source or by the application of heat other than those vessels defined in subsection (7) of this section. See Rhode Island General Laws 28-25-1