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RI Gen L § 28-22-1.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-22 - Division of Professional Regulation|Section 28-22-1.2 - Professional regulation board - Composition - Appointment of members.

§ 28-22-1.2. Professional regulation board — Composition — Appointment of members.(a) (1) There is hereby created in the division of professional regulation, in the department of labor and training, a professional regulation board which at all times shall consist of seven (7) qualified electors of the state as follows: three (3) members shall represent labor; three (3) members shall represent industry; and one member shall be the director of labor and training or his or her designee.(2) On or before January 31, the governor shall annually appoint a member or members of the board to succeed the member or members whose term is at that time expiring who shall serve for four (4) years or until his or her successor is elected and qualified. Any vacancy that occurs in the board from any cause shall be filled by the governor for the remainder of the unexpired term.(b) The board shall supervise the operation of the division in an advisory capacity in promulgating any policy that is necessary to improve the operation of the division in programs contained within this chapter which do not fall within the categories enforced by other licensing boards within the division of professional regulation. The promulgation of that policy is subject to the approval of the director of the department. Members of the board are subject to the provisions of chapter 14 of title 36.History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 507, § 1.
RI Gen L § 28-22-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-22 - Division of Professional Regulation|Section 28-22-2 - Penalties for non-payment.

§ 28-22-2. Penalties for non-payment.(a) Any person who has violated any provisions of chapter 6 of title 5 entitled "Electricians," chapter 26 of title 28 entitled "Hoisting Engineers," chapter 27 of title 28 entitled "Pipefitters and Refrigeration Technicians, Fire Protection Sprinkler Contractors and Journeyperson Sprinkler Fitters and Oil Heat Contractors," chapter 70 of title 5 entitled "Telecommunications," and chapter 20 of title 5 entitled "Plumbers," whether duly registered with the office of the secretary of state or not, and has been levied a fine by the director of labor and training, is required to submit penalties due to the department of labor and training, division of professional regulation, within thirty (30) days of notice of the fine or penalty or license(s) will be revoked. Reinstatement of these license(s) will require payment of all penalties due to the department of labor and training and a subsequent hearing before the respective board.(b) Any person who has violated any provisions of chapter 6 of title 5 entitled "Electricians," chapter 26 of title 28 entitled "Hoisting Engineers," chapter 27 of title 28 entitled "Pipefitters and Refrigeration Technicians, Fire Protection Sprinkler Contractors and Journeyperson Sprinkler Fitters and Oil Heat Contractors," chapter 70 of title 5 entitled "Telecommunications," chapter 20 of title 5 entitled "Plumbers," and chapter 20 of title 28 entitled "Safety Awareness," whether duly registered with the office of the secretary of state or not, and has been levied a fine by the director of labor and training, and is not licensed with the department of labor and training, division of professional regulation, is required to submit penalties due to the department of labor and training, division of professional regulation, within thirty (30) days of notice of the fine or penalty, or the director of the department of labor and training shall have the power to institute injunction proceedings in superior court.History of Section.P.L. 2000, ch. 189, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 394, § 1.
RI Gen L § 28-22-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-22 - Division of Professional Regulation|Section 28-22-3 - Picture IDs - Welders.

§ 28-22-3. Picture IDs — Welders.All structural steel and ornamental steel welders working under the American National Standards Institute Code — AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.5 will have affixed to their personal welding certificate documents, a legible picture to verify the welder's identity. Said documents shall be kept in the office on all jobsites in which the welder is working.The affixing of the pictures will be the sole responsibility of the certified welding inspector (CWI), the testing laboratory or engineering firm that originally certified the welder or any firm that is in the business of certifying welders under these codes.Upon enactment of this amendment, the division of professional regulation will be authorized to monitor the veracity of the certificates and ensure that they are properly updated. This authority also extends to public building inspectors or their representatives.People or persons, and their primary employer found in violation of this act will be ordered to stop work immediately, and are subject to the following fines payable to the department of labor and training, professional regulation division: two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for a first offense for each day in which the violation exists; five hundred dollars ($500) for a second offense for each day in which the violation exists; and one thousand dollars ($1,000) for a third and/or subsequent offenses for each day in which the violation exists.History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 507, § 1.
RI Gen L § 28-23-1 - 28-23-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-23 - Painters' Rigging and License|Section 28-23-1 - 28-23-4 - Repealed.

§ 28-23-1 — 28-23-4. [Repealed.]
RI Gen L § 28-24-1 - 28-24-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-24 - Tunnels and Shafts|Section 28-24-1 - 28-24-4 - Repealed.

§ 28-24-1 — 28-24-4. [Repealed.]
RI Gen L § 28-25-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-25 - Boiler Inspection and Pressure Vessels|Section 28-25-2 - [Transferred.]

§ 28-25-2. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 28-25-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-25 - Boiler Inspection and Pressure Vessels|Section 28-25-3 - Chief inspector.

§ 28-25-3. Chief inspector.The director shall appoint a chief inspector who shall be a citizen of this state to coordinate, administer, and implement the provisions of this chapter. This existing position shall be responsible to and report to the administrator of the division of occupational safety. The appointee will be in the classified service of the state.History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 508, § 1.
RI Gen L § 28-25-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-25 - Boiler Inspection and Pressure Vessels|Section 28-25-5 - Administration and enforcement.

§ 28-25-5. Administration and enforcement.The administrator of the division of occupational safety shall administer and enforce all provisions of this chapter, in accordance with chapter 20 of this title. Duly authorized inspectors shall inspect all boilers and pressure vessels within this state, except those that are specifically exempted under § 28-25-18. The administrator shall have in his or her office, and available during business hours for public inspection, a copy of the codes and fee schedule.History of Section.P.L. 1919, ch. 1770, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 94, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 297, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 28-25-3; P.L. 1985, ch. 508, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 337, § 1.
RI Gen L § 28-25-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-25 - Boiler Inspection and Pressure Vessels|Section 28-25-6 - Method of inspection.

§ 28-25-6. Method of inspection.The administrator or a duly authorized inspector shall make the required inspection of each boiler or pressure vessel in accordance with the rules and regulations approved by the administrator.History of Section.P.L. 1919, ch. 1770, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 94, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 297, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 28-25-4; P.L. 1985, ch. 508, § 1.
RI Gen L § 28-25-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-25 - Boiler Inspection and Pressure Vessels|Section 28-25-7 - Access to boilers and pressure vessels - Time of inspection.

§ 28-25-7. Access to boilers and pressure vessels — Time of inspection.The owner of any boiler or pressure vessel, whether or not subject to inspection under the provisions of this chapter, shall allow the inspector free access to it at all reasonable times. The owner of any boiler or pressure vessel subject to inspection shall have the boiler or pressure vessel ready for inspection at such time as shall be fixed by the inspector upon being given not less than two (2) weeks written notice of the day fixed. In fixing the day, the inspector shall comply with the convenience and business requirements of the owner as far as he or she reasonably can. The chief or the inspector may, in his or her discretion, make any inspection on Sunday.History of Section.P.L. 1919, ch. 1770, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 94, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 297, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 28-25-5; P.L. 1985, ch. 508, § 1.
RI Gen L § 28-25-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-25 - Boiler Inspection and Pressure Vessels|Section 28-25-8 - Orders to cease operation or repair.

§ 28-25-8. Orders to cease operation or repair.An authorized inspector shall consult with the owner, engineer, or other person in charge of each boiler or pressure vessel as to its condition and operation, and if he or she thereby discovers or in any manner learns of any defect or imperfection in the boiler or pressure vessel or of any dereliction or carelessness on the part of the engineer or other person in charge of the boiler or pressure vessel relative to it, or to its operation, he or she shall, as soon as practicable, give notice of this to the owner of the boiler or pressure vessel. If, as a result of the inspection, the inspector determines that any boiler or pressure vessel is in any condition as to be unsafe and that the danger is imminent, he or she shall notify the jurisdictional authority who may order the operation of the boiler or pressure vessel to be stopped. Upon that notice, operation shall be stopped until the boiler or pressure vessel or its defective part or parts are repaired or renewed and put in safe condition and a certificate to that effect issued. Where there is no imminent danger, the inspector shall notify the owner to remedy the defect or defects within any reasonable time that he or she may prescribe, and if the defect or defects are not remedied within the prescribed time, the use of the boiler or pressure vessel shall be discontinued at the expiration of that time until it is put in a safe condition and a certificate to that effect is issued by the jurisdictional authority.History of Section.P.L. 1919, ch. 1770, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 94, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 297, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 28-25-6; P.L. 1985, ch. 508, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 337, § 1.
RI Gen L § 28-25-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-25 - Boiler Inspection and Pressure Vessels|Section 28-25-9 - Formulation and adoption of codes, rules, and regulations.

§ 28-25-9. Formulation and adoption of codes, rules, and regulations.The code commission for occupational safety and health shall formulate and/or adopt a code of rules and regulations for the construction, installation, inspection, maintenance, repair, alteration, and operation of boilers and pressure vessels. Codes adopted and enforced shall be the standard code of rules as published and enunciated by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors and any amendments to them, as were in effect as of January 1, 2007. Subsequent amendments to the state code shall be effective only after complying with the provisions of the Rhode Island Administrative Procedures Act. Codes relating to controls, safety devices, and appurtenances shall follow ASME CSD-1 or the NFPA — 85 Series, as applicable. Additional regulations and standards pursuant to the commissioning of authorized inspectors, formulation of fee structure for inspection and certification of boilers and pressure vessels, and/or review of operations shall be adopted in keeping with the appropriate standards.History of Section.P.L. 1919, ch. 1770, § 5; G.L. 1923, ch. 94, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 297, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 28-25-7; P.L. 1978, ch. 349, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 508, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 149, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 289, § 1.
RI Gen L § 28-25-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-25 - Boiler Inspection and Pressure Vessels|Section 28-25-11 - Issuance of certificate - Period of validity - Display.

§ 28-25-11. Issuance of certificate — Period of validity — Display.Whenever: (1) the division has inspected any boiler or pressure vessel and has found it safe for operation, (2) any repairs required by the division to be made in any boiler or pressure vessel have been completed to its satisfaction, (3) in the case of any boiler or pressure vessel subsequently installed the administrator has satisfied himself or herself by inspection, or otherwise, that it may be safely operated, or (4) in the case of any boiler or pressure vessel subsequently erected, he or she has satisfied himself or herself that the boiler or pressure vessel complies with the standard established under § 28-25-9, he or she shall, upon payment of the required fee, issue to the owner of the boiler or pressure vessel his or her certificate authorizing the operation of the boiler or pressure vessel and stating the limit of pressure at which the boiler or pressure vessel may be used, and stating the date of issue of the certificate. The date of issue of the certificate shall be the date of approved inspection and the certificate shall be valid for a period of time determined and adopted by the code commission. Each certificate shall be conspicuously posted by the owner of the boiler or pressure vessel. If the boiler or pressure vessel is not located within the building, the certificate shall be posted in a location convenient to the boiler or pressure vessel inspected or in any place where it will be accessible to the interested parties.History of Section.P.L. 1919, ch. 1770, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 94, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 297, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 28-25-9; P.L. 1985, ch. 508, § 1.
RI Gen L § 28-25-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-25 - Boiler Inspection and Pressure Vessels|Section 28-25-12 - Inspection fees.

§ 28-25-12. Inspection fees.For every inspection made by the division under the provisions of this chapter, the owner shall pay to the administrator of the division the required fee which shall be paid upon the conclusion of the inspection and before a certificate is issued. The proceeds of any fees or fines collected pursuant to this section, shall be deposited as general revenues provided, that no fee shall be paid by any city, town, or fire district, nor by the state; and provided, further, that no fee shall be paid by any religious and/or charitable society whenever the aims, activities, and objectives of the religious or charitable society continue to be strictly religious or charitable in nature.History of Section.P.L. 1919, ch. 1770, § 8; G.L. 1923, ch. 94, § 8; P.L. 1928, ch. 1197, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 297, § 8; P.L. 1945, ch. 1636, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-25-10; P.L. 1960, ch. 74, § 14; P.L. 1976, ch. 63, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 508, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 133, art. 63, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 93.
RI Gen L § 28-25-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-25 - Boiler Inspection and Pressure Vessels|Section 28-25-13 - Reports by authorized inspectors - Certificate - Defective boilers.

§ 28-25-13. Reports by authorized inspectors — Certificate — Defective boilers.When any authorized inspector inspects a boiler or pressure vessel for an insurance company, he or she shall, within a period of twenty-one (21) days, make a report of that inspection on forms approved by the administrator of the division of occupational safety. If the boiler or pressure vessel is adjudged to be in a safe condition and found to conform in all respects with the codes adopted by the code commission under authority of this chapter, the owner shall pay to the administrator the required fee and the administrator shall issue to the owner of the boiler or pressure vessel, a certificate authorizing the operation of the boiler or pressure vessel. This certificate shall be issued in conformity with § 28-25-11. It shall be the responsibility of the authorized inspection agency doing business in this state to report to the administrator of the division of occupational safety the name of the owner or user and the location of each boiler or pressure vessel on which insurance has been refused, cancelled, or discontinued within ten (10) days of that action. Boilers or pressure vessels upon which insurance has been cancelled or refused due to existing dangerous defects shall be reported immediately to the administrator of the division of occupational safety.History of Section.G.L., ch. 94, § 8; P.L. 1928, ch. 1197, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 297, § 8; P.L. 1945, ch. 1636, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-25-11; P.L. 1960, ch. 74, § 14; P.L. 1976, ch. 48, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 112, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 508, § 1.
RI Gen L § 28-25-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-25 - Boiler Inspection and Pressure Vessels|Section 28-25-14 - Arbitration of disputed decisions.

§ 28-25-14. Arbitration of disputed decisions.In case any owner of any boiler or pressure vessel is dissatisfied with the decision of the division in any matter, he or she may within two (2) days after the decision demand, in writing, a hearing before the occupational safety and health review board pursuant to chapter 20 of this title.History of Section.P.L. 1919, ch. 1770, § 9; G.L. 1923, ch. 94, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 297, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 28-25-12; P.L. 1985, ch. 508, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 303, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 339, § 1.
RI Gen L § 28-25-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-25 - Boiler Inspection and Pressure Vessels|Section 28-25-15 - Repealed.

§ 28-25-15. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 1919, ch. 1770, § 15; P.L. 1921, ch. 2015, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 94, § 15; P.L. 1925, ch. 627, § 1; P.L. 1930, ch. 1550, § 1; P.L. 1935, ch. 2250, § 149; G.L. 1938, ch. 297, § 15; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 65; G.L. 1956, § 28-25-13; P.L. 1985, ch. 508, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2012, ch. 303, § 2; P.L. 2012, ch. 339, § 2, effective June 20, 2012.
RI Gen L § 28-25-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-25 - Boiler Inspection and Pressure Vessels|Section 28-25-16 - Penalty for violations - Complaints.

§ 28-25-16. Penalty for violations — Complaints.(a) A person shall be deemed to be in violation of the provisions of this chapter who:(1) Refuses to have inspected any boiler or pressure vessel requiring inspection under the provisions of this chapter;(2) Permits any boiler or pressure vessel to operate at a greater pressure than is allowed by the certificate;(3) Uses any boiler or pressure vessel requiring inspection under the provisions of this chapter before a certificate is issued;(4) Uses any boiler or pressure vessel after its certificate expires;(5) Uses any boiler or pressure vessel newly erected or installed before a certificate is furnished by the division; or(6) Refuses to allow the inspector free access to any boiler or pressure vessel at any reasonable time whether or not the boiler or pressure vessel is subjected to inspection under the provisions of this chapter.(b) (1) In the event the administrator has reason to believe that the condition of a boiler or pressure vessel threatens physical harm or imminent danger to the community, then the administrator is authorized to prohibit the use of the boiler or pressure vessel by appropriate means after written notification of the nature of the violation and repairs required is presented to the owner, engineer, or other person in charge of the boiler or pressure vessel.(b) (2) (i) Failure to comply with an order constitutes a violation and is subject to a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) for each violation imposed by the department of labor and training on the owner/user.(ii) Each day a violation is continued constitutes a separate offense.History of Section.P.L. 1919, ch. 1770, § 10; G.L. 1923, ch. 94, § 11; G.L. 1938, ch. 297, § 10; G.L. 1956, § 28-25-14; P.L. 1985, ch. 508, § 1.
RI Gen L § 28-25-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-25 - Boiler Inspection and Pressure Vessels|Section 28-25-17 - Judicial enforcement.

§ 28-25-17. Judicial enforcement.The superior court shall have jurisdiction to enforce compliance with the provisions of this chapter upon petition being filed by the administrator of the division of occupational safety and notice being given to the person or persons charged with a violation of the provisions of this chapter, and the court may issue process of injunction, mandamus, or otherwise as in the opinion of the court is necessary to enforce compliance with the provisions of this chapter, but no ex parte restraining order shall be issued unless upon a showing satisfactory to the court that danger to life or property is imminent, and in that case citation to the defendant shall be returnable not more than five (5) days after the ex parte restraining order is entered.History of Section.P.L. 1919, ch. 1770, § 11; G.L. 1923, ch. 94, § 11; G.L. 1938, ch. 297, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 28-25-15; P.L. 1985, ch. 508, § 1.
RI Gen L § 28-25-19 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-25 - Boiler Inspection and Pressure Vessels|Section 28-25-19 - Inspection of unfired pressure vessels being manufactured.

§ 28-25-19. Inspection of unfired pressure vessels being manufactured.(a) Manufacturers of unfired pressure vessels in this state shall obtain the services of an authorized inspection agency for shop inspections of unfired pressure vessels being manufactured by them. If manufacturers are unable to obtain the inspection service, they may request that unfired pressure vessels being manufactured by them be inspected by inspectors of the division of occupational safety (holding a valid commission issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors). The fee for these inspections by the inspectors shall be established by regulation through the code commission, as shall be the fees for all special inspections, code stamp/certificate of authorization review, and nuclear surveys and reviews that are performed by that division.(b) All boilers and pressure vessels that are fabricated in accordance with the ASME code and properly identified by ASME code symbol stamping and signed data report, shall be registered with the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors in accordance with registration guidelines.History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 114, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 508, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 337, § 1.