02-041 C.M.R. ch. 76, § 1 - New Installations

1. Registration and Certification

Before any pressure vessel is operated in the State of Maine, the owner of the pressure vessel must register the pressure vessel with the director and must obtain a current, valid inspection certificate for the pressure vessel.

2. Installation Inspections

A. Notice. Before placing a new pressure vessel in service, the owner of a pressure vessel must notify the State, and, when applicable, the owner's insurance company.

B. Inspection. An Inspector must conduct the initial inspection of a pressure vessel in accordance with the applicable code adopted in Chapter 73 of these rules. The initial inspection must consist of an external inspection. The Inspector must report the results of the inspection to the director on a form approved by the director.

3. Relocation

Before a relocated pressure vessel is installed, the owner must petition the chief inspector for a variance in accordance with Chapter 71 of these rules for approval of the installation. The chief inspector must perform the initial inspection of a relocated pressure vessel. Regardless of the type of inspection completed, the chief inspector must determine that the pressure vessel's material thickness and conditions are appropriate for the design and intended operating conditions.

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02-041 C.M.R. ch. 76, § 1