Section 130. Defective conditions disclosed at time of external inspection  


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  • 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. If the covering cannot be removed at that time, the inspector may order the operation of the boiler or pressure vessel stopped until the covering can be removed and proper examination made.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR425-01-75 § 2.12, eff. July 1, 1974; amended, eff. November 1, 1978; July 1, 1991; September 1, 1993; Volume 11, Issue 20, eff. August 1, 1995.

Statutory Authority

§ 40.1-51.6 of the Code of Virginia.