(a) A boiler that is deemed unsafe for operation by
the inspector shall be removed from service or placed in a safe condition
in the following manner:
(1) the Inspector must notify the owner/operator about:
(A) the prohibition against operating an unsafe boiler;
(B) any insurance policy provisions, if any, that may
exclude insurance coverage for operating an unsafe boiler;
(C) possible administrative penalties for operating
an unsafe boiler; and
(D) request the immediate but voluntary shut-down of
the boiler;
(2) if the owner/operator refuses to immediately shut
the boiler down, before leaving the premise on which the unsafe boiler
is located, the Inspector must notify the Chief Boiler Inspector about
the condition of the unsafe boiler.
(b) Upon receipt of the notice required by subsection
(a)(2), the Chief Inspector shall assign a Deputy Inspector to confirm
that an unsafe condition exists and, if confirmed, to declare the
boiler unsafe for operation by placing a red tag on the boiler prohibiting
continued operations of the boiler.
(c) The continued operation of an unsafe boiler shall
subject the owner/operator to administrative penalties as provided
for in this chapter.
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