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5225.0050 DEFINITIONS.

Subpart 1.

Scope.

For the purposes of this chapter and Minnesota Statutes, sections 326B.952 to 326B.998, the following terms have the meanings given them.

Subp. 2.

Appurtenance.

"Appurtenance" means equipment that is integral to the operation of the boiler as specified in Sections I, IV, VI, and VII of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code as incorporated by reference in part 5225.0090.

Subp. 3.

Authorized inspector.

"Authorized inspector" means a commissioned inspector with a Minnesota certificate of competency who also possesses either an A or B endorsement and is regularly employed by an authorized inspection agency or the jurisdiction.

Subp. 4.

Boiler.

"Boiler" means a vessel in which steam or other vapor, hot water or other hot liquid is generated for use external to itself.

Subp. 5.

Boiler plant.

"Boiler plant" means all boilers on a common header and their related appurtenances.

Subp. 6.

Chief boiler inspector.

"Chief boiler inspector" means the chief of the division of boiler inspection as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 183.375, subdivision 2, appointed by the commissioner.

Subp. 7.

Chief engineer.

"Chief engineer" means the properly licensed engineer required to be in charge of and responsible for the safe operation of a boiler plant.

Subp. 8.

Commissioned inspector.

"Commissioned inspector" means one who has passed the exam of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors and possesses a valid National Board Commission and is employed by an authorized inspection agency or the jurisdiction.

Subp. 9.

Commissioner.

"Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department.

Subp. 10.

Department.

"Department" means the Department of Labor and Industry.

Subp. 11.

Direct supervision.

"Direct supervision" by the properly licensed operating engineer of a boiler plant means oversight of an apprentice's activities on a boiler including attendance at the boiler plant at all times.

Subp. 12.

Division.

"Division" means the Division of Boiler Inspection.

Subp. 13.

High pressure boiler.

"High pressure boiler" means power boiler as defined in Section I of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

Subp. 14.

Operating engineer.

"Operating engineer" means a properly licensed individual who operates and maintains boilers and their appurtenances.

Subp. 15.

Operating experience.

"Operating experience" means activities in boiler operations and maintenance that include training, observation, and personal participation.

Subp. 16.

Operation.

"Operation" means the act of manipulating and monitoring, except as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.972, paragraph (b), boilers or appurtenances to assure safe operation for the intended purpose in accordance with this chapter.

Subp. 17.

Repair firm.

"Repair firm" means a company or organization that holds a current "R" repair certificate of authorization issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors and performs welded repairs or alterations on boilers or pressure vessels.

Subp. 18.

Shift engineer.

"Shift engineer" means the operating engineer responsible to the chief operating engineer in charge of and responsible for the safe operation of a boiler plant in the absence of the chief engineer.

History:

19 SR 591; L 2007 c 140 art 9 s 27; art 13 s 4

Published Electronically:

February 19, 2009

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