02-041 C.M.R. ch. 79, § 2 - Eligibility for Examinations

1. National Board Examination. To be eligible to take the National Board examination in Maine, a person must:

A. Satisfy the qualifications specified by the NB-263, RCI-1, Rules for Commissioned Inspectors (RCI-1) (2023), published by The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (effective January 1, 2023); and

B. Submit an application to take the examination on a form approved by the director.

A copy of the NB-263, RCI-1, Rules for Commissioned Inspectors (RCI-1) (2023) is available by visiting www.nationalboard.org.

2. Maine-Specific Examination. To be eligible to take the Maine-specific examination, a person must:

A. Submit an application on a form provided by the director together with the fee as set forth in Chapter 10 of the rules of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation;

B. Submit a copy of the applicant's current, valid National Board Commission; and

C. Submit written proof that the applicant is employed by the state regulatory body having jurisdiction over boilers and pressure vessels or an insurance company licensed to insure boilers or pressure vessels in this State.

An applicant who fails to appear for a scheduled examination without notifying the director before the examination forfeits the examination fee.

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02-041 C.M.R. ch. 79, § 2