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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 100 - COVID-19 Mississippi Local Provider Innovation Grant Program › Chapter 5 - COVID-19 MLPI Grant Program Project Closeout › Subchapter 1 - Reporting / Closeout Report › Rule 15-9-100-5.1.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Failure to timely submit a complete project closeout
						report to the Department could result in reimbursement
						delays.
Senate
						Bill 2820, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 1 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Subchapter 1 - Authority and Purpose › Rule 15-9-101-1.1.1

Current through June 25, 2024
House Bill 365, adopted by the Mississippi State
						Legislature in its regular 2022 session, authorizes the State Department of
						Health to adopt rules and regulations to establish the Mississippi Rural
						Hospital Loan Program (RHLP).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 1 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Subchapter 1 - Authority and Purpose › Rule 15-9-101-1.1.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi RHLP is established in the State
						Department of Health to provide loans to rural hospitals to assist the
						hospitals in providing needed direct health care services for Mississippi
						citizens. A rural hospital may apply for and use the loan for the following
						purposes:
1. Maintaining or upgrading
					 the rural hospital's facilities.
2.
					 Maintaining or increasing the current staff of the rural hospital; or
3. Providing health care services that are
					 not currently available to citizens.
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 1 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Subchapter 2 - Definitions › Rule 15-9-101-1.2.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The following terms shall have the following
						meanings:
1.
"Department"
means the Mississippi State Department of Health and staff, and their
					 designated representatives.
2.
"Rural Hospital"
means a licensed Mississippi hospital that has
					 fifty (50) or fewer licensed general acute, non-specialty beds.
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 2 - Rural Hospital Operations and Facilities Revolving Loan Fund › Subchapter 1 - Revolving Loan Fund › Rule 15-9-101-2.1.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The fund shall consist of legislative appropriations,
						federal funds, contributions, donations, gifts, and monies from any other
						source that are made available for deposit into the fund.
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 2 - Rural Hospital Operations and Facilities Revolving Loan Fund › Subchapter 1 - Revolving Loan Fund › Rule 15-9-101-2.1.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Monies in the fund shall be expended by the Department
						upon appropriation of the Legislature for the sole purpose of providing loans
						to Rural Hospitals under the provisions of this Subpart.
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 2 - Rural Hospital Operations and Facilities Revolving Loan Fund › Subchapter 1 - Revolving Loan Fund › Rule 15-9-101-2.1.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Monies remaining in the fund at the end of a fiscal year
						shall not lapse into the State General Fund, and any interest earned from the
						investment of monies in the fund shall be deposited to the credit of the
						fund.
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 2 - Rural Hospital Operations and Facilities Revolving Loan Fund › Subchapter 1 - Revolving Loan Fund › Rule 15-9-101-2.1.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Loan repayments, including interest, will be deposited
						back in the revolving loan fund for administration of the Mississippi RHLP and
						for issuance of future loans to other Rural Hospitals.
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 3 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program Advisory Committee › Subchapter 1 - Advisory Committee Purpose › Rule 15-9-101-3.1.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The Department shall establish an Advisory Committee to
						review the Mississippi RHLP applications.
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 3 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program Advisory Committee › Subchapter 1 - Advisory Committee Purpose › Rule 15-9-101-3.1.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The Committee shall meet to vote on their recommendation
						for each application.
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 3 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program Advisory Committee › Subchapter 2 - Advisory Committee Membership › Rule 15-9-101-3.2.1

Current through June 25, 2024
To ensure that the Committee has broad representation and
						a sufficient number of members to review applications, Rural Hospitals are
						limited to having one (1) representative serve on the Committee at a time. The
						Committee shall be made up of the following entities/persons:
1. A banker with experience lending to rural
					 hospitals/entities.
2. One (1)
					 representative from the Mississippi Hospital Association
3. Mississippi State Department of Health,
					 Chief Financial Officer
4. One (1)
					 representative from the Mississippi State Department of Health, Division of
					 Health Facilities Licensure and Certification
5. One (1) representative from the
					 Mississippi State Department of Health, Division of Health Planning and
					 Resource Development
6. One
					 attorney from the Mississippi State Department of Health, Office of General
					 Counsel
7. Mississippi State
					 Department of Health, Senior Deputy
8. One Rural Hospital Chief Executive Officer
					 (limited to a two (2) year term)
9.
					 One Rural Hospital Chief Financial Officer (limited to a two (2) year
					 term)
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 3 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program Advisory Committee › Subchapter 2 - Advisory Committee Membership › Rule 15-9-101-3.2.3

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi Hospital Association shall provide
						recommendations for the Rural Hospital Chief Executive Officer and Chief
						Financial Officer representatives.
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 3 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program Advisory Committee › Subchapter 2 - Advisory Committee Membership › Rule 15-9-101-3.2.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The Committee shall have the following officers:
1. Chairperson who shall chair the Committee
					 meeting.
2. Vice-Chairperson who
					 shall exercise the duties of the Chairperson in his/her absence.
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 3 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program Advisory Committee › Subchapter 3 - Advisory Committee Business › Rule 15-9-101-3.3.1

Current through June 25, 2024
In order for the Committee to conduct official business a
						quorum of five (5) members must be present.
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 3 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program Advisory Committee › Subchapter 3 - Advisory Committee Business › Rule 15-9-101-3.3.2

Current through June 25, 2024
A member present may vote for or against any motion, or
						the member may abstain. Voting by proxy is not permitted.
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 3 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program Advisory Committee › Subchapter 3 - Advisory Committee Business › Rule 15-9-101-3.3.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Advisory Committee Members shall not review applications
						for hospitals or hospital systems in which they are employed.
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 3 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program Advisory Committee › Subchapter 3 - Advisory Committee Business › Rule 15-9-101-3.3.4

Current through June 25, 2024
The minutes of the Committee meeting shall reflect the
						vote on each application.
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 3 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program Advisory Committee › Subchapter 3 - Advisory Committee Business › Rule 15-9-101-3.3.5

Current through June 25, 2024
The minutes of all Committee meetings shall be the
						responsibility of the Department and shall become official upon approval of the
						Committee.
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 4 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Terms and Process › Subchapter 1 - Loan Terms and Conditions › Rule 15-9-101-4.1.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The Department shall determine the terms and conditions
						of each loan, including the repayment of the loan.
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 4 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Terms and Process › Subchapter 1 - Loan Terms and Conditions › Rule 15-9-101-4.1.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Issuance of a loan is subject to the following
						provisions and terms:
1. To be
					 eligible for a loan, a Rural Hospital must submit to the Department a current
					 financial audit showing that the hospital is in good financial
					 condition.
2. To qualify for a
					 loan, a Rural Hospital must request and use the funds for one or more of the
					 following purposes:
A. To maintain or upgrade
					 the existing Rural Hospital's facilities;
B. To maintain or increase the current staff
					 of the Rural Hospital; or
C. To
					 provide health care services that are not currently available in the community
					 which the Rural Hospital serves.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 4 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Terms and Process › Subchapter 2 - Loan Process › Rule 15-9-101-4.2.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The Department may extend a loan to a Rural Hospital
						provided the underwriting and financial analysis is satisfactory to the
						Department. The Rural Hospital may be subject to other underwriting and
						financial measurements and annual monitoring as deemed acceptable by the
						Department.
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 4 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Terms and Process › Subchapter 2 - Loan Process › Rule 15-9-101-4.2.2

Current through June 25, 2024
An applicant must first submit to the Department a
						current financial audit showing that the hospital is in good financial
						condition, a Letter of Good Standing from the Secretary of State, and an
						official Letter of Intent stating the applicant's intention to apply for a
						loan. The letter must at a minimum include the following:
1. A detailed description of the project and
					 purpose for applying for the loan to determine program eligibility;
2. The proposed financing structure and
					 collateral requirements; and
3. Any
					 other terms of the applicant's proposed project.
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 4 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Terms and Process › Subchapter 2 - Loan Process › Rule 15-9-101-4.2.3

Current through June 25, 2024
If the project is eligible, Department staff will
						provide an application for the applicant to complete. Applicants should
						thoroughly read the application and follow all instructions. Applications must
						be submitted in the manner specified by the Department.
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 4 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Terms and Process › Subchapter 2 - Loan Process › Rule 15-9-101-4.2.4

Current through June 25, 2024
An original and one copy of the completed Mississippi
						RHLP Application must be submitted to the Department. A one-thousand-dollar
						($1,000.00) application fee must also be submitted by the Rural Hospital at the
						time of submission of the completed application.
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 4 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Terms and Process › Subchapter 2 - Loan Process › Rule 15-9-101-4.2.5

Current through June 25, 2024
Department staff will review applications for
						eligibility, completeness and accuracy and will verify the underwriting
						calculations.
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 4 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Terms and Process › Subchapter 2 - Loan Process › Rule 15-9-101-4.2.6

Current through June 25, 2024
Upon completion of the Department's review and subject
						to fund availability, a draft Mississippi RHLP Advisory Committee Report
						indicating the amount of the loan, terms, and conditions to be extended and any
						other requirements will be sent to the applicant for review and
						acceptance.
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 4 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Terms and Process › Subchapter 2 - Loan Process › Rule 15-9-101-4.2.7

Current through June 25, 2024
Once the draft Committee Report is accepted, the loan
						documents will be prepared.
1. The
					 loan documents will be provided to the applicant for review.
2. The borrower will pay all closing fees,
					 legal fees, including expenses of counsel to the Department, necessary for the
					 preparation of the loan documents.
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 4 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Terms and Process › Subchapter 2 - Loan Process › Rule 15-9-101-4.2.8

Current through June 25, 2024
Upon receipt of the executed loan documents from the
						applicant, the project will be presented to the Mississippi RHLP Advisory
						Committee.
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 4 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Terms and Process › Subchapter 2 - Loan Process › Rule 15-9-101-4.2.9

Current through June 25, 2024
After Committee approval, the State Health Officer or
						their designee will sign the loan documents and copies of the agreement and
						documents will be provided to the applicant.
1. A commitment/closing fee of one percent
					 (1%) with a minimum of $1,000.00 is due prior to Committee approval.
2. Eligible spending may begin after approval
					 of the loan by the Committee.
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 4 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Terms and Process › Subchapter 2 - Loan Process › Rule 15-9-101-4.2.10

Current through June 25, 2024
Upon completion of the loan documents, requests for
						disbursement of the loan funds may be submitted no more than once per month.
						Each request will be reviewed for required supporting documentation, including
						invoices and proof of payment.
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 9 - Office of Health Policy and Planning › Subpart 101 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program › Chapter 4 - Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Terms and Process › Subchapter 2 - Loan Process › Rule 15-9-101-4.2.11

Current through June 25, 2024
The Rural Hospital will be required to provide financials
						and status reports annually and any other frequency requested by the Department
						to monitor the loan and projects for compliance.
House
						Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 1 - General Information › Rule 15-10-76-1.1.1 - Justification for Rules and Regulations

Current through June 25, 2024
In accordance with the provisions of the Mississippi
						Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Law of 1974, the Governor with the approval
						of the Senate appoints a Technical Advisory Committee of Boiler and Pressure
						Vessel Safety. This Committee, under Section
						45-23-9 of
						the Law, "shall recommend the adoption of definitions, rules and regulations
						for the safe construction, installation, inspection, care and good practice in
						the operation, maintenance and repair of boilers and pressure vessels by the
						State Department of Health." See Section 45-23-0 of the Mississippi Boiler and
						Pressure Vessel Safety Act of 1974.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 1 - General Information › Rule 15-10-76-1.1.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The requirements of the State of Mississippi, Bureau of
						Environmental Health boiler and pressure vessel regulations governing the
						construction of boilers and pressure vessels are the same as those incorporated
						in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel
						Code. A copy of this code with such amendments and interpretations that have
						been approved by the Mississippi State Board of Health is on file in the office
						of the Chief Inspector, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety
						Branch.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 1 - General Information › Rule 15-10-76-1.1.3

Current through June 25, 2024
The regulations contained herein shall be understood to
						set forth rules for safeguarding life, limb and property by specifying minimum
						standards for the construction, installation, operation, inspection and repair
						of boilers and pressure vessels. There shall be a joint responsibility among
						the owner, user, and the operating employees for a compliance with these rules
						and regulations.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 1 - General Information › Rule 15-10-76-1.1.4

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi State Department of Health rules and
						regulations do not presume to limit in any way the builder's right to choose
						any method of design or form of construction that conforms to the codes or
						standards prescribed or provided for in these rules and regulations. The codes
						or standards cover certain fundamental features of construction and leave a
						number of details to the judgment of designers and
						inspectors.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 1 - General Information › Rule 15-10-76-1.1.5

Current through June 25, 2024
Regarding special designs which are not covered by the
						codes or standards, their construction may be determined by the manufacturer in
						cooperation with the purchaser, subject to the approval of the Chief Inspector
						and the Technical Advisory Committee of Boiler and Pressure Vessel
						Safety.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 1 - General Information › Rule 15-10-76-1.1.6

Current through June 25, 2024
This chapter shall not be construed as in any way
						preventing the use, sale or reinstallation of a boiler or pressure vessel
						referred to in subsections (1) and (2) (45-23-13) provided it has been made to
						conform to the rules and regulations of the board governing existing
						installations and provided, further, it has been found upon inspection to be in
						a safe condition and that an inspection certificate can be
						issued.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 1 - General Information › Rule 15-10-76-1.1.7

Current through June 25, 2024
Any person who feels that these rules and regulations or
						interpretations of them impose an undue burden upon him shall have the right to
						appeal to the Mississippi State Department of Health.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 2 - Caution › Rule 15-10-76-1.2.1

Current through June 25, 2024
(For Information Only) Kindly observe the following
						provisions and avoid unnecessary inconvenience:
1. Do not buy any secondhand boiler or
					 pressure vessel for use in this state without first having it inspected by a
					 duly authorized inspector and approval obtained from the Chief Inspector that
					 the boiler will be permitted to be installed and operated in the State of
					 Mississippi.
2. Do not operate any
					 boiler or pressure vessel unless it has been inspected by a Mississippi
					 licensed inspector and a Certificate of Inspection has been issued from the
					 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Branch, Mississippi State Department of
					 Health.
3. The Certificates of
					 Inspection required by the rules and regulations for boilers and pressure
					 vessels shall be posted under glass in the room containing the equipment to
					 which they apply or in the case of outdoor or portable boilers or pressure
					 vessels shall be kept in a metal container fastened to the equipment or kept on
					 file indoors in a place convenient to the equipment.
4. Do not perform any welding on the pressure
					 parts of any boiler or pressure vessel until you have received instructions and
					 permission from the Chief Inspector or authorized inspector.
5. In case of accident to a boiler or
					 pressure vessel, secure permission from either the insurance company if the
					 boiler or pressure vessel is insured, or from the Chief Inspector or Deputy
					 Inspector if uninsured, before any changes are made or before any parts are
					 removed, unless removing a part of the structure is necessary toward the saving
					 of life.
6. Refer all communication
					 concerning boilers and pressure vessels to Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety
					 Branch, Mississippi State Department of Health, P. O. Box 1700, Jackson,
					 Mississippi 39215 1700. Always give the Mississippi State Serial Number, when
					 known, in any correspondence.
a. Limiting
					 Dimensions of 1 1/2 Cu. Ft., 5 Cu. Ft. and 120 Gal. Cylindrica
					 Vessels
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The Act means the "Mississippi Boiler and Pressure
						Vessel Safety Law of 1974."
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.2

Current through June 25, 2024
ASME Code means the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code of
						the American Society of Mechanical Engineers with such revisions, amendments,
						and interpretations thereof as are made, approved and adopted by the American
						Society of Mechanical Engineers. Copies of the Code may be obtained from said
						Society at 345 East 47th Street, New York, New York 10017.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Alteration means a change in a boiler or pressure vessel
						that substantially alters the original design requiring consideration of the
						effect of the change on the original design. It is not intended that the
						addition of the nozzles smaller than an unreinforced opening size be considered
						an alteration.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Approved means approved by the Board
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.5

Current through June 25, 2024
Authorized Inspection Agency means one of the
						following:
1. A department or division
					 established by a state, commonwealth or municipality of the United States, or a
					 province of Canada which has adopted one or more sections of the Boiler and
					 Pressure Vessel Code of the ASME and whose inspectors are approved by the State
					 of Mississippi.
2. An inspection
					 agency of an insurance company which is authorized (licensed) to write boiler
					 and pressure vessel insurance in those jurisdictions which have examined the
					 agency's inspectors to represent such jurisdictions as is evident by the
					 issuance of a valid certificate of competency to the inspector.
3. An Owner-User Inspection Agency that meets
					 the requirements of Section
					 45-23-43
					 of the Act.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.6

Current through June 25, 2024
Advisory Committee means Technical Advisory Committee of
						Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.7

Current through June 25, 2024
Board means the Mississippi State Department of
						Health.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.8

Current through June 25, 2024
Bureau means the Bureau of Environmental
						Health
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.9

Current through June 25, 2024
Boiler means a closed vessel in which water is heated,
						steam is generated, steam is superheated, or any combination thereof, under
						pressure or vacuum for use externally to itself by the direct application of
						heat. The term "boiler" shall include fired units for heating or vaporizing
						liquids other than water where these units are separate from processing systems
						and are complete within themselves.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.10

Current through June 25, 2024
Power Boiler means a boiler in which steam or other
						vapor is generated at a pressure of more than 15 psig and includes a high
						pressure, high temperature water boiler.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.11

Current through June 25, 2024
High Pressure, High Temperature Water Boiler means a
						water boiler operating at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures
						exceeding 250ø F. at or near the boiler outlet.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.12

Current through June 25, 2024
Miniature Boiler means any boiler which does not exceed
						any of the following limits.
1. 16
					 inches inside diameter of shell
2.
					 20 square feet heating surface
3. 5
					 cubic feet gross volume, exclusive of casing and insulation100 psig maximum
					 allowable working pressure
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.13

Current through June 25, 2024
Heating Boiler means a steam boiler operated at
						pressures not exceeding 15 psig, or a hot water heating boiler operated at
						pressures not exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures not exceeding 250ø
						F. at or near the boiler outlet.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.14

Current through June 25, 2024
Hot Water Supply Boiler means a boiler (including fired
						storage water heater): furnishing hot water to be used externally to itself at
						pressures not exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures not exceeding 250ø
						F. at or near the boiler outlet. With the exception of those hot water supply
						boilers, including fired storage water heaters, located in buildings owned by
						or under the control of the state, a county, municipality, separate school
						district or other public entity, the following would be exempt from this
						definition: such boilers, including fired storage water heaters, which are
						directly fired with oil, gas or electricity, when none of the following
						limitations is exceeded:
1. Heat input
					 of 200,000 BTU per hour
2. Water
					 temperature of 210ø F.
3.
					 Nominal water containing capacity of 120 gallons.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.15

Current through June 25, 2024
Electric Boiler means a boiler in which the source of
						heat is electricity.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.16

Current through June 25, 2024
Portable Boiler means an internally fired boiler which
						is primarily intended for temporary location and the construction and usage
						permits it to be readily moved from one location to another.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.17

Current through June 25, 2024
Certificate of Competency means a certificate issued to
						a person who has passed the prescribed examination as provided in Section
						45-23-21
						of the Act.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.18

Current through June 25, 2024
Certificate Inspection means an inspection, the report
						of which is used by the Chief Inspector as justification for issuing,
						withholding or revoking the inspection certificate, as provided for in Section
						45-23-33
						of the Act. This certificate inspection shall be an internal inspection when
						required; otherwise, it shall be as complete an inspection as possible.
1. Internal Inspection means as complete an
					 examination as can reasonably be made of the internal and external surfaces of
					 a boiler or pressure vessel while it is shut down and manhole plates, handhold
					 plates or other inspection opening closures are removed.
2. External Inspection means an inspection
					 made when a boiler or pressure vessel is in operating condition or operating,
					 if possible.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.19

Current through June 25, 2024
Commission, National Board means the commission issued
						by the National Board to a holder of a Certificate of Competency who desires to
						make shop inspections or field inspections in accordance with the National
						Board By-laws and whose employer submits the inspector's application to the
						National Board for such commission.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.20

Current through June 25, 2024
Division means the Bureau of Environmental
						Health.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.21

Current through June 25, 2024
Department means the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety
						Branch of the Mississippi State Department of Health.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.22

Current through June 25, 2024
Condemned Boiler or Pressure Vessel means a boiler or
						pressure vessel that has been inspected and declared unsafe, or disqualified by
						legal requirements by the Chief or Deputy Inspector who has applied a stamping
						or marking designating its condemnation.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.23

Current through June 25, 2024
Existing Installation means and includes any boiler or
						pressure vessel constructed, installed, placed in operation or contracted for
						before the date of approval of Rules and Regulations.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.24

Current through June 25, 2024
Inspection Certificate means a certification issued by
						the Chief Inspector for the operation of a boiler or pressure vessel as
						required in the Act.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.25

Current through June 25, 2024
Inspector means the Chief Inspector, or any Deputy
						Inspector or Special Inspector.
1.
					 Chief Inspector means the Chief Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector appointed
					 under Section
					 45-23-19
					 of the Act.
2. Deputy Inspector
					 means any inspector appointed by the Board under provisions of Section
					 45-23-21
					 of the Act.
3. Special Inspector
					 means an inspector holding a Mississippi Certificate of Competency and who is
					 regularly employed by an insurance company authorized to insure against loss
					 from explosion of boilers or pressure vessels in Mississippi; or an inspector
					 continuously employed by any company owning and operating pressure vessels in
					 Mississippi for the purpose of making inspections of pressure vessels used or
					 to be used by such company, but not for resale.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.26

Current through June 25, 2024
License means the boiler and pressure vessel inspector's
						license issued to inspectors who have successfully completed requirements of
						Section
						45-23-23
						of the Act.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.27

Current through June 25, 2024
Mississippi Special Boiler or Pressure Vessel means a
						boiler or pressure vessel fabricated or operated under Section
						45-23-11
						of the Act.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.28

Current through June 25, 2024
Mississippi Standard Boiler or Pressure Vessel means a
						boiler or pressure vessel bearing the ASME Code symbol that has been shop
						inspected by a National Board commissioned boiler inspector.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 10 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety › Subpart 76 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules and Regulations › Subchapter 3 - Definition of Terms › Rule 15-10-76-1.3.29

Current through June 25, 2024
National Board means the National Board of Boiler and
						Pressure Vessel Inspectors, 1055 Crupper, Columbus, Ohio
						43229.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												45-23-9