New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 14 - HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapter 9 - MECHANICAL CODES
Part 4 - BOILERS
Section 14.9.4.22 - BOILERS FOUND TO BE UNSAFE TO OPERATE; NON-CODE COMPLIANCE CONDITIONS

Universal Citation: 14 NM Admin Code 14.9.4.22

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. If, upon inspection, a boiler is found to be in such condition that it is unsafe to operate, a RED tag or the equivalent shall be attached to the boiler and the owner or user shall have an appropriate New Mexico licensed contractor make required repairs.

B. If, upon inspection, a non-code compliance condition is noted, the special inspector may, or a representative of construction industries division may:

(1) shut the vessel down until the condition is corrected and tag the equipment with a RED tag or the equivalent; or

(2) tag the vessel with a YELLOW tag or the equivalent and allow the vessel to operate until the condition is corrected.

(3) An immediate appeal may be made if a boiler is found unsafe to the mechanical bureau before the boiler is stamped as provided in Section 21 [now 14.9.4.21 NMAC] (Reports) of these rules.

(4) The decision of the bureau to shut a vessel down may be appealed to the construction industries commission.

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