Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF
Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Chapter 5 - FREQUENCY OF INSPECTIONS OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS
Section 229-5-004 - Deficiencies and conditions
Current through March 20, 2024
A. Where, in the opinion of the inspector, as the result of condition disclosed at the time of inspection, it may be necessary to remove interior or exterior lining, covering or brickwork to expose certain parts of the boiler or pressure vessel not normally visible, the owner or user shall remove such material to permit proper inspection and to determine remaining thickness.
B. If, upon an external inspection, there is evidence of a leak or crack, sufficient covering of the boiler or pressure vessel shall be removed to permit the inspector to satisfactorily determine the safety of the boiler or pressure vessel.
C. Records shall be maintained by the boiler or pressure vessel owner and shall be available for review by the inspector. Records shall show the following:
D. When as a result of external inspection or determination by other objective means, it is the inspector's opinion that continued operation of the boiler or pressure vessel constitutes a menace to public safety, the inspector may request an internal inspection or an appropriate pressure test or both to evaluate conditions. In such instances, the owner or user shall prepare the boiler or pressure vessel for such inspections or tests as the inspector may designate.
