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MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-906 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 9 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act|Section 12-906 - Inspectors -- Chief Boiler Inspector and Deputy Boiler Inspectors

    (a)    (1)    Whenever the position of Chief Boiler Inspector or deputy boiler inspector becomes vacant, the Secretary of Budget and Management as soon as practicable shall conduct a competitive examination in accordance with Title 7 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.        (2)    The examination shall be the same as or equivalent to the examination given by the Board for special inspectors under § 12-907 of this subtitle.        (3)    With the approval of the Secretary, the Commissioner shall appoint from the successful candidates a Chief Boiler Inspector or deputy boiler inspector.    (b)    If authorized by the Commissioner, the Chief Boiler Inspector shall:        (1)    take action necessary to enforce the regulations adopted under this subtitle and the laws of the State that govern the use of boilers and pressure vessels to which this subtitle applies;        (2)    keep a complete record of the type, dimensions, maximum allowable pressure, age, location, and date of the last recorded inspection of each boiler and each pressure vessel to which this subtitle applies;        (3)    issue, and for cause shown, suspend or revoke certificates under § 12-911 of this subtitle; and        (4)    refer for prosecution each person who violates this subtitle.    (c)    Each deputy boiler inspector:        (1)    is responsible to the Chief Boiler Inspector; and        (2)    shall perform the duties that the Chief Boiler Inspector directs.    (d)    All money received by the Chief Boiler Inspector from fees shall be deposited in the General Fund.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-908 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 9 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act|Section 12-908 - Standards for Boilers and Pressure Vessels

    (a)    (1)    A new boiler or pressure vessel may not be installed and operated in the State unless:            (i)    the boiler or pressure vessel conforms to the regulations adopted under this subtitle that govern new construction and installation; or            (ii)    the Board issues a special installation and operating permit for the boiler or pressure vessel.        (2)    The Board may issue a special installation and operating permit for a boiler or pressure vessel if it:            (i)    is of special design or construction; and            (ii)    is not inconsistent with the spirit and safety objectives of the regulations adopted under this subtitle.    (b)    For existing boiler and pressure vessel installations:        (1)    the maximum allowable pressure of a boiler or pressure vessel that carries the ASME Code symbol shall be determined by the applicable provisions of the ASME Code under which it was constructed and stamped; and        (2)    the maximum allowable pressure of a boiler or pressure vessel that does not carry the ASME Code symbol shall be computed in accordance with the Inspection Code of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.    (c)    This subtitle does not prevent the use, sale, or reinstallation of an existing boiler or pressure vessel if the boiler or pressure vessel:        (1)    has been made to conform to the regulations adopted under this subtitle that govern existing installations; and        (2)    has been inspected and found not to be in an unsafe condition.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-910 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 9 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act|Section 12-910 - Inspections -- Reports by Special Inspectors

    (a)    (1)    Each authorized inspection agency that employs a special inspector shall file with the Chief Boiler Inspector a report on:            (i)    each certificate inspection; and            (ii)    any other inspection for which a report is required to be filed under regulations adopted under this subtitle.        (2)    The report filed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall:            (i)    be filed within 30 days after an inspection; and            (ii)    be in the form required by regulations adopted under this subtitle.        (3)    For each report not filed electronically, the authorized inspection agency shall pay a $5 report filing fee.        (4)    Within 24 hours after an inspection, each authorized inspection agency that employs a special inspector shall notify the Chief Boiler Inspector if an inspection reveals a hazardous condition as described in § 12–915(a)(2) of this subtitle that affects the safety of a boiler or pressure vessel.    (b)    (1)    Each person that operates pressure vessels covered by an owner–user inspection service that meets the requirements of this subtitle shall maintain in its files an inspection record that lists, by a Maryland number and by an abbreviated identification description:            (i)    each pressure vessel covered by this subtitle;            (ii)    the date of the last inspection of the pressure vessel; and            (iii)    the approximate date for the next inspection of the pressure vessel, calculated by applying the appropriate rules for inspection to all data available when the inspection record is compiled.        (2)    The inspection record shall be readily available for examination by the Chief Boiler Inspector or authorized representative during business hours.        (3)    (i)    In addition, the person shall file annually with the Chief Boiler Inspector a statement that:                1.    is signed by the professional engineer who supervised the inspections made during the period covered;                2.    states the number of pressure vessels covered by this subtitle that were inspected during the year; and                3.    certifies that each inspection was conducted in accordance with the inspection requirements of this subtitle.            (ii)    The statement shall be accompanied by a filing fee of:                1.    $5 per pressure vessel, for a statement that covers not more than 25 pressure vessels;                2.    $125, for a statement that covers more than 25 but less than 101 pressure vessels;                3.    $250, for a statement that covers more than 100 but less than 501 pressure vessels; or                4.    $325, for a statement that covers more than 500 pressure vessels.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-911 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 9 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act|Section 12-911 - Inspections -- Certificates

    (a)    If the report filed in accordance with § 12-910(a) of this subtitle shows that a boiler or pressure vessel complies with regulations adopted under this subtitle, the Chief Boiler Inspector shall issue to the owner or user of the boiler or pressure vessel a certificate that bears the date of inspection, specifies the inspection interval, and specifies the maximum pressure under which the boiler or pressure vessel may be operated.    (b)    Except as provided in § 12-909(d)(3) of this subtitle, the certificate is valid for the period that corresponds to the interval between certificate inspections as established by regulation under § 12-909 of this subtitle.    (c)    If the certificate inspection interval for a boiler or pressure vessel is extended under § 12-909(d)(5) of this subtitle, the Chief Boiler Inspector shall promptly issue a certificate to the owner of the boiler or pressure vessel that bears the new expiration date.    (d)    (1)    The certificate shall be posted under glass in the room that contains the boiler or pressure vessel that was inspected.        (2)    If the boiler or pressure vessel is not located in a building, the certificate shall be posted in a location convenient to the boiler or pressure vessel that was inspected or in any place where the certificate will be accessible to interested parties.    (e)    (1)    The Chief Boiler Inspector or an authorized deputy boiler inspector may suspend a certificate at any time when, in the opinion of the inspector, the boiler or pressure vessel for which the certificate was issued:            (i)    cannot be operated without danger to public safety; or            (ii)    is found not to comply with regulations adopted under this subtitle.        (2)    The suspension of a certificate continues until:            (i)    the boiler or pressure vessel is made to conform to the regulations adopted under this subtitle; and            (ii)    the certificate is reinstated.    (f)    If a boiler or pressure vessel for which a certificate was issued based on the report of a special inspector ceases to be insured by an authorized insurer, the certificate is invalid.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-912 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 9 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act|Section 12-912 - Duties of Owners or Users

    The owner or user of a boiler or pressure vessel shall:         (1)    ensure that the boiler or pressure vessel is operated, inspected, and repaired in accordance with this subtitle and regulations adopted under this subtitle;        (2)    maintain a copy of inspection, maintenance, and repair records at a central location in accordance with regulations adopted under this subtitle; and        (3)    make inspection, maintenance, and repair records available to the inspector required to inspect the boiler or pressure vessel.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-913 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 9 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act|Section 12-913 - Duties of Authorized Insurers

    (a)    An authorized insurer that provides insurance coverage for boilers or pressure vessels in the State shall:        (1)    conduct the certificate inspection for each boiler and pressure vessel that the insurer insures by the date the certificate inspection is due;        (2)    file with the Chief Boiler Inspector the reports required under § 12–910 of this subtitle;        (3)    develop, maintain, submit, and update, as defined by regulation, a database of all boilers and pressure vessels that the insurer insures in the State and track the date when the certificate inspection for each boiler or pressure vessel is due to ensure that the certificate inspections are due and completed as required under this subtitle; and        (4)    (i)    develop, maintain, and make available to the Commissioner for inspection at the insurer’s place of business in the State a quality assurance program in accordance with regulations adopted under this subtitle; or            (ii)    submit to the Chief Boiler Inspector evidence of NB–369 accreditation by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.    (b)    If more than one insurer provides insurance coverage for a boiler or pressure vessel or if an owner-user employs an individual with a special inspector commission, the insurers or owner-user:        (1)    may agree to coordinate certificate inspections to ensure that the boiler or pressure vessel is inspected; and        (2)    shall ensure that responsibility for the certificate inspection is clearly defined.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-914 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 9 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act|Section 12-914 - Duties of Persons Who Alter or Repair Boilers and Pressure Vessels

    A person who repairs or alters a boiler or pressure vessel shall:         (1)    give notice to and obtain approval from the Chief Boiler Inspector, a deputy boiler inspector, or a special inspector before beginning a repair or alteration that:            (i)    affects the working pressure or safety of a boiler or pressure vessel; or            (ii)    involves fusion welding;        (2)    repair the boiler or pressure vessel in accordance with regulations adopted under this subtitle; and        (3)    provide reports, as required by regulations adopted under this subtitle, to the Chief Boiler Inspector and the owner of the boiler or pressure vessel.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-916 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 9 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act|Section 12-916 - Civil Penalties

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in § 12-915(e) of this subtitle, the Commissioner may assess a civil penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation against a person who:        (1)    violates this subtitle;        (2)    violates a regulation adopted or order issued under this subtitle; or        (3)    operates in the State a boiler or pressure vessel, except a pressure vessel covered by an owner-user inspection service as provided by this subtitle, without a certificate.    (b)    In assessing the appropriateness of a civil penalty under this section, the Commissioner shall give due consideration to:        (1)    the nature or gravity of the violation;        (2)    the person’s good faith; and        (3)    the person’s history of previous violations.    (c)    (1)    A person may request a hearing before the Commissioner or the Commissioner’s authorized representative to contest a proposed penalty or an alleged violation of this subtitle.        (2)    The Commissioner shall adopt regulations as reasonably necessary to carry out this subsection.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-917 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 9 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act|Section 12-917 - Prohibited Acts; Penalty

    (a)    A person may not:        (1)    willfully and persistently operate in the State a boiler or pressure vessel, except a pressure vessel covered by an owner-user inspection service as provided by this subtitle, without a certificate;        (2)    operate in the State a boiler or pressure vessel at a pressure exceeding that specified on the certificate; or        (3)    interfere with or impede the official duties of the Commissioner, an authorized representative of the Commissioner, or a member of the Board.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject for each violation to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-918 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 9 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act|Section 12-918 - Short Title

    This subtitle may be cited as the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-919 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 9 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act|Section 12-919 - Termination of 12-904

    Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, § 12–904 of this subtitle shall terminate on July 1, 2024.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-1001 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code|Section 12-1001 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Addition” means an increase in:        (1)    building area;        (2)    aggregate floor area;        (3)    height; or        (4)    number of stories.    (c)    “Change of occupancy” means a change in the purpose or level of activity in a building or structure that involves a change in application of the local building code requirements.    (d)    “Construction permit application” means an application for a permit or other governmental approval for a rehabilitation project.    (e)    “Department” means the Maryland Department of Labor.    (f)    “Existing building” means a building or structure that was erected and occupied, or was issued a certificate of occupancy, at least 1 year before a construction permit application for the building or structure was made to a local jurisdiction, the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission, or the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.    (g)    “Local jurisdiction” means:        (1)    a county; or        (2)    a municipal corporation in the State.    (h)    “MBRC” means the Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code.    (i)    “Modification” means:        (1)    the reconfiguration of a space;        (2)    the addition or elimination of a door or window;        (3)    the reconfiguration or extension of a system; or        (4)    the installation of any additional equipment.    (j)    “Reconstruction” means:        (1)    the reconfiguration of a space that:            (i)    affects an exit or element of the egress access that is shared by more than a single occupant; or            (ii)    prevents occupancy of the work area because the existing means of egress and fire protection systems, or their equivalent, are not in place or continuously maintained; or        (2)    extensive modifications.    (k)    “Rehabilitation project” means construction work undertaken in an existing building that includes repair, renovation, modification, reconstruction, change of occupancy, or addition.    (l)    (1)    “Renovation” means:            (i)    the change, strengthening, or addition of load bearing elements; or            (ii)    the refinishing, replacement, bracing, strengthening, upgrading, or extensive repair of existing materials, elements, components, equipment, or fixtures.        (2)    “Renovation” does not include:            (i)    reconfiguration of a space; or            (ii)    interior or exterior painting.    (m)    “Repair” means the patching, restoration, or minor replacement of materials, elements, components, equipment, or fixtures to maintain them in good or sound condition.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-1002 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code|Section 12-1002 - Effect of Subtitle

    (a)    This subtitle is effective notwithstanding any other provisions of law.    (b)    This subtitle does not supersede the planning, zoning, or subdivision authority of local jurisdictions, the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, or the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-1004 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code|Section 12-1004 - Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code -- in General

    (a)    (1)    The Department, in cooperation with the Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code Advisory Council, the Maryland Department of Labor, and the State Fire Marshal, shall adopt by regulation the Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code.        (2)    The MBRC shall be modeled on the nationally applicable recommended rehabilitation provisions developed by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and the National Association of Home Builders Research Center.    (b)    The purpose of the MBRC is to encourage and facilitate the rehabilitation of existing buildings by reducing the cost of and constraints on rehabilitation that result from existing procedures and standards.    (c)    Except as otherwise allowed under this subtitle and Subtitles 2, 3, 4, and 5 of this title, and notwithstanding the Local Government Article, Division II of the Land Use Article, and Division II of the Public Utilities Article and any building codes, mechanical codes, plumbing codes, fire prevention codes, and electrical codes adopted under those articles of the Code, the MBRC applies to all rehabilitation projects for which a construction permit application is received by a local jurisdiction, the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission, or the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission after adoption of the MBRC.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-1005 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code|Section 12-1005 - Contents

    (a)    At a minimum, the MBRC shall:        (1)    maintain a level of safety consistent with existing codes;        (2)    provide for multiple categories of work with multiple compliance standards;        (3)    be enforceable by local officials using existing enforcement procedures;        (4)    apply to the repair, renovation, modification, and reconstruction of, a change of occupancy in, and an addition to, an existing building;        (5)    provide an expedited review process for proposed amendments to the MBRC submitted by a local government or an organization that represents local governments; and        (6)    provide an opportunity for a person proposing a complex project that involves multiple codes to meet, before submitting a construction permit application, with the local officials, or their designees, responsible for permit approval and enforcement of construction–related laws that apply to the project.    (b)    To the extent possible, the meeting provided for under subsection (a)(6) of this section shall include the officials responsible for permit approval and enforcement in any of the following areas that apply to the complex project:        (1)    building code;        (2)    mechanical code;        (3)    plumbing code;        (4)    electrical code;        (5)    fire prevention code;        (6)    Boiler Safety Code;        (7)    energy code;        (8)    elevator code; and        (9)    local historic preservation ordinances.    (c)    The purpose of the meeting provided for under subsection (a)(6) of this section is to anticipate and expedite the resolution of problems that a complex project may have in complying with the MBRC and any other applicable laws.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-1006 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code|Section 12-1006 - Conforming Changes to Other Codes and Standards

    Within 90 days after the adoption of the MBRC and any subsequent amendments to the MBRC:        (1)    the Maryland Department of Labor, the State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air–Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors, the State Board of Plumbing, the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, and the Board of Boiler Rules shall submit proposed amendments to their regulations to make the Mechanical Code, the State Plumbing Code, the Boiler Safety Code, and the Elevator Code consistent with the MBRC;        (2)    the Department of State Police and the State Fire Prevention Commission shall submit proposed amendments to their regulations to make the State Fire Prevention Code consistent with the MBRC; and        (3)    the Department shall submit proposed amendments to its regulations to make the Maryland Building Performance Standards, the Safety Glazing Code, the Energy Code, and the Maryland Accessibility Code consistent with the MBRC.