Haw. Code R. § 12-220-19 - Owner-user inspection organization

(a) Any person or owner operating pressure retaining items in Hawaii may seek approval and registration as an OUIO by submitting an application with the department prior to seeking accreditation with the National Board.

(b) The application and registration shall show the name of the OUIO and its principal address in Hawaii as well as the name and address of the person charged with the implementation of the requirements of the established inspection program. Changes in the organization's inspection program, including its organizational chart and supervisory personnel, shall be reported to the department within thirty days after any change.

(c) The applicant shall set forth in writing the program, procedures, and organizational chart in a manner prescribed by the department and shall meet the requirements of NB-381. The complete application shall be submitted to the department for approval prior to implementation.

(d) Each OUIO shall:

(1) Conduct inspections of pressure retaining items not exempt from chapter 397, HRS, utilizing only qualified boiler inspectors, pursuant to section 12-220-18 and as defined in section 12-220-1;

(2) Execute and deliver to the department the inspection reports on pressure retaining items inspected that shall include appropriate requirements or recommendations based on the inspection. Reports shall be submitted as soon as possible but no later than thirty calendar days after the completion of the inspection;

(3) Promptly notify the department of any pressure retaining item that does not meet the requirements for safety;

(4) Maintain inspection records that shall include:

(A) A list of each boiler, pressure vessel, or pressure systems subject to chapter 397, HRS, complete with National Board number, serial number, and descriptions necessary for identification;

(B) A true record or copy of the latest report of each inspection that shall be signed by the inspector who made the inspection; and

(C) The approximate date of the next inspection pursuant to NBIC and the jurisdiction;

(5) Employ inspectors who meet the requirements of NB-263, who hold a valid National Board Inservice Commission (IS), and an "R" endorsement if the scope of inspections include repair or alteration inspections, and meets the requirements of section 12-220-18; and

(6) Select and designate a technical supervisor meeting the requirements of paragraph (5), and who shall have passed the examination developed and administered by the National Board, and received an "O" endorsement from the National Board.

(e) Inspection records shall be readily available for annual review and audit by the department during business hours.

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Haw. Code R. § 12-220-19

Eff 12/6/82; am 12/8/86; am and ren § 12-220-19 and comp 12/6/90; am 7/6/98; am 6/19/00] (Auth: HRS §§ 397-4, 397-5, 397-6) (Imp: HRS §§ 397-4, 397-5, 397-6) Am and comp 12/21/2019 Am and comp 9/8/2024