Missouri Code of State Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Division 40 - Division of Fire Safety › Chapter 2 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Rules › Section 11 CSR 40-2.021 - Inspector/Qualifications/Examinations/Responsibilities

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 14, July 15, 2024
PURPOSE: This rule addresses the qualifications and
				  responsibilities of boiler, water heater and pressure vessel
				  inspectors.
(1) As used in
				this rule, the term "these rules" is intended to mean
				11 CSR 40-2.010
through
				  11 CSR
				  40-2.065.
(2) Identification Card Issued by Chief
				Inspector.
(A) Each deputy and special
				inspector engaged in the inspection of boilers, water heaters or pressure
				vessels shall obtain an identification card prior to performing any
				inspection.
(B) An identification
				card is valid until December 31 of the year in which it is issued and must be
				renewed annually. Requests for renewal shall be submitted in writing to the
				chief inspector prior to the expiration date.
(C) An initial identification card may be
				obtained from the chief inspector after passing the required examination(s) and
				payment of fees. An examination is not required for renewal.
(D) Each applicant for an initial
				identification card shall submit a written application and the required fee to
				the chief inspector at least thirty (30) days prior to the next scheduled
				examination, on forms furnished by the chief inspector, stating the applicant's
				education and work experience, including the names of current and previous
				employers, length of time employed by each employer and position held. The
				applicant shall also submit a copy of a photo identification card from the
				employer or a copy of a valid photo identification driver's license and a copy
				of the applicant's most recent national board commission.
(E) An applicant shall have education and
				experience equal to at least one (1) of the following:
1. A degree in mechanical engineering plus
				one (1) year of experience in design, construction, operation or inspection of
				boilers or pressure vessels; or
2.
				A degree in a branch of engineering, other than mechanical engineering or an
				associates degree in mechanical technology plus two (2) years of experience in
				design, construction, operation or inspection of boiler or pressure vessels;
				or
3. The equivalent of a high
				school education plus three (3) years of experience-
A. In boiler or pressure vessel construction
				or repair; or
B. As an operating
				engineer in charge of high pressure boiler operation; or
C. As an inspector of boilers or pressure
				vessels; or
4. A valid
				commission from the national board.
(F) Applicants whose education and work
				experience are acceptable to the chief inspector will be permitted to take a
				two (2)-part written examination. Part 1 of the examination will test the
				applicant's knowledge of the ASME Code. Part 2 of the examination will test the
				applicant's knowledge of the Missouri Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act (Act) and
				these rules. An applicant must pass both parts of the examination. Part 1 of
				the examination may be waived by the chief inspector for those applicants who
				have a valid national board commission.
(G) Upon completing the requirements of this
				rule and payment of the required fees, an identification card will be
				issued.
(H) An identification card
				shall be invalid when the inspector to whom it was issued is no longer employed
				by the organization shown on the identification card. Within thirty (30) days
				of termination of employment, the inspector shall return their identification
				card to the chief inspector. A new identification card will not be issued until
				the previous identification card is returned.
(I) After due investigation, an
				identification card may be suspended for cause by the chief inspector at the
				recommendation of the board. Cause for suspension may include but is not
				limited to neglect of duty, untrustworthiness, conflict of interest, or willful
				falsification of information on a report of inspection or an application for an
				identification card. Falsification of information on a report may include, but
				is not limited to the omission of material information that would affect the
				issuance or non-issuance of an inspection certificate.