Section 15102 - Exemptions1.Boilers. This chapter does not apply to: A. Boilers that are under federal control; [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14(NEW); 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17(AFF).]B. Boilers used solely for propelling motor road vehicles; [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14(NEW); 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17(AFF).]C. Boilers of steam fire engines brought into the State for temporary use in times of emergency to check conflagrations; [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14(NEW); 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17(AFF).]D. Boilers used for agricultural purposes only; [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14(NEW); 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17(AFF).]E. Steam heating boilers, hot water heating boilers and hot water supply boilers, with the exception of boilers located in schoolhouses; or [2015, c. 311, §1(AMD).]F. Miniature boilers exempt pursuant to section 15103-A. [2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §8(AMD).] [2015, c. 311, §1(AMD).]
2.Pressure vessels. This chapter does not apply to:A. Pressure vessels that are under federal control; [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14(NEW); 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17(AFF).]B. Pressure vessels used for the transportation and storage of compressed or liquefied gases constructed in compliance with specifications of the United States Department of Transportation; [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14(NEW); 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17(AFF).]C. Pressure vessels located on vehicles operating under the rules of other state authorities and used for carrying passengers or freight; [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14(NEW); 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17(AFF).]D. Pressure vessels installed on the right-of-way of railroads and used directly in the operation of trains; [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14(NEW); 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17(AFF).]E. Pressure vessels used solely for agricultural purposes on farms; [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14(NEW); 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17(AFF).]F. Pressure vessels located in private residences and apartment houses with fewer than 6 apartments; [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14(NEW); 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17(AFF).]G. Pressure vessels having an internal or external operating pressure not exceeding 15 pounds per square inch; [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14(NEW); 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17(AFF).]H. Vessels for containing water under pressure, including those containing air, the compression of which serves only as a cushion, when neither of the following limitations is exceeded: (1) A design pressure of 300 pressure pounds per square inch; or(2) A design temperature of 210 degrees Fahrenheit; [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14(NEW); 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17(AFF).]I. Pressure vessels containing water heated by steam or any other direct or indirect means when none of the following limitations are exceeded: (1) A heat input of 200,000 British thermal units per hour;(2) A water temperature of 200 degrees Fahrenheit; or(3) A normal water-containing capacity of 120 gallons; [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14(NEW); 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17(AFF).]J. Pressure vessels that do not exceed: (1) Five cubic feet in volume and 250 pounds per square inch gauge pressure;(2) One and 1/2 cubic feet in volume and 600 pounds per square inch gauge pressure; or(3) An inside diameter of 6 inches with no limitation on pressure; or [2003, c. 204, Pt. G, §1(AMD).]K. Pressure vessels that are used as an integral part of a circuit breaker or transformer. [1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14(NEW); 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17(AFF).] [2003, c. 204, Pt. G, §1(AMD).]
Amended by 2015, c. 311,§ 1, eff. 10/15/2015.Amended by 2014, c. 595,§ U-11, eff. 5/1/2014.Amended by 2013, c. 70,§ C-8, eff. 10/9/2013.Amended by 2013, c. 70,§ C-7, eff. 10/9/2013.1995, c. 560, §H14 (NEW) . 1995, c. 560, §H17 (AFF) . 1999, c. 386, §W4 (AMD) . 2003, c. 204, §G1 (AMD) .