PART 6. TANKS AND BOILERS [7620. - 7771.]
Part 6 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 1142.
§§ 7620–7771 · 36 sections
CHAPTER 1. Scope of Chapter and General Provisions §§ 7620–7626 · 7 sections
- § 7620 “Division,” as used in this part, means the Division of Occupational Safety and Health.
- § 7621 “Boiler” as used in this part means any fired or unfired pressure vessel used to generate steam pressure by the application of heat subject to this part.
- § 7622 “Tank” as used in this part, means any unfired pressure vessel, subject to this part, used for the storage of air pressure or liquefied petroleum gases;…
- § 7623 This part applies to all boilers and tanks which are not specifically exempted in this chapter, or by the general safety orders of the division now in effect…
- § 7624 The following tanks are not subject to this part: (a) Tanks under the jurisdiction or inspection of the United States government. (b) Air pressure tanks used…
- § 7625 The following steam boilers are not subject to this part: (a) Boilers under the jurisdiction or inspection of the United States Government, and all other…
- § 7626 This part does not limit the authority of the division to prescribe or enforce general or special safety orders.
CHAPTER 2. Administration §§ 7650–7655 · 7 sections
- § 7650 Inspections required by this part shall be made either by qualified safety engineers employed by the division or by certified inspectors; provided, however,…
- § 7651 A certificate of competency may be obtained by application made to the division.
- § 7652 The division may determine by examination the competency of an applicant for a certificate of competency.
- § 7652.5 Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, a certified inspector employed by an insurer or by an employer for the purpose of inspecting only tanks and…
- § 7653 Upon good cause being shown therefor, the division may revoke a certificate of competency.
- § 7654 Where serious conditions are found by certified inspectors that would jeopardize the life, limb, or safety of employees, the reports of inspection shall be…
- § 7655 The division shall prepare and adopt regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act provided for in Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section…
CHAPTER 3. Operation of Tanks and Boilers §§ 7680–7692 · 13 sections
- § 7680 No tank or boiler shall be operated unless a permit for its operation has been issued by or in behalf of the division.
- § 7681 (a) The division shall inspect or cause to be inspected each installed tank at least every five years, except for any tank specified in subdivision (b). (b)…
- § 7682 The division shall inspect or cause to be inspected each installed fired boiler internally and externally at least every year, except that the division may…
- § 7683 (a) If a tank or boiler is found to be in a safe condition for operation, a permit shall be issued by or on behalf of the division for its operation. (b) In…
- § 7684 Each permit or a clear reproduced copy thereof shall be posted in a protective container in a conspicuous place on or near the tank or boiler covered by it.
- § 7685 The division may issue and renew temporary permits for not to exceed 30 days each, pending the making of replacements or repairs.
- § 7686 Upon good cause being shown therefor, and after notice and an opportunity to be heard, the division may revoke any permit.
- § 7687 If the inspection shows a tank or boiler to be in an unsafe or dangerous condition, the division may issue a preliminary order requiring such repairs or…
- § 7688 Unless the preliminary order is complied with, a hearing before the division shall be allowed, upon request, at which the owner, operator, or other person in…
- § 7689 If it thereafter appears to the division that the tank or boiler is unsafe and that the requirements contained in the preliminary order should be complied…
- § 7690 The order may be reheard by the division, or reviewed by the courts, in the manner specified by this code for safety orders, and not otherwise.
- § 7691 If the operation of a tank or boiler constitutes a serious menace to the life or safety of any person employed about it, the division or any of its safety…
- § 7692 The certification of the division that no valid permit exists for the operation of a tank or boiler, and the affidavit of any safety engineer of the division…
CHAPTER 4. Inspection Fees §§ 7720–7728 · 6 sections
- § 7720 The division shall not charge an inspection fee where an inspection is made by a certified inspector if the inspection has been made and reports have been…
- § 7721 (a) The division shall fix and collect fees for the shop, field, and resale inspection of tanks and boilers and for consultations, surveys, audits, and other…
- § 7722 (a) The fees collected under this part shall be paid into the Pressure Vessel Account, which is hereby created, to be used for the administration of the…
- § 7725 As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning therein given them. (a) “Small tank” shall mean any tank 1,200 gallons water capacity or…
- § 7726 All inspection fees shall be paid before the issuance of a permit.
- § 7728 Whenever an owner or user of any apparatus or equipment fails to pay the fees required under this chapter within 60 days after notification, said owner or user…
CHAPTER 5. Offenses § 7750 · 1 section
- § 7750 Except during the time that a request for a permit remains unacted upon, every person owning or having the custody, management, or operation of a tank or…
CHAPTER 6. Mismanagement of Steam Boilers §§ 7770–7771 · 2 sections
- § 7770 Every engineer or other person having charge of any steam-boiler, steam-engine, or other apparatus for generating or employing steam, used in any manufactory,…
- § 7771 Every person having charge of any steam boiler, steam engine, or other apparatus for generating or employing steam, used in any manufactory, railroad, vessel,…