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Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 512 - Inspection and Safety of Mines › BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › General Provisions › Section 512.555 - "Special inspector" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Special inspector" means a boiler inspector who holds a certificate and who is employed or retained as an independent contractor by:
1. An insurance company that is licensed in this State to write insurance for a boiler or pressure vessel; or
2. An inspection organization.
Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations by R101-02, eff. 12-15-2004
NRS 455C.110, 512.131
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 512 - Inspection and Safety of Mines › BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › General Provisions › Section 512.556 - "Unfired steam boiler" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Unfired steam boiler" means an unfired pressure vessel or a system of unfired pressure vessels intended for operation at a pressure in excess of 15 PSIG to produce and control an output of thermal energy. The term includes, without limitation, a boiler that heats water with waste heat.
Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations by R141-98, eff. 1-28-2000
NRS 455C.110, 512.131
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 512 - Inspection and Safety of Mines › BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › General Provisions › Section 512.558 - "Water heater" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Water heater" means a hot water supply boiler or a closed vessel in which water is heated by the combustion of fuel, electricity or any other source and withdrawn from the heater for use outside the system of the water heater at pressures not exceeding 160 PSIG and which includes, without limitation, any control or device necessary to prevent the water temperature from exceeding 210°F (99°C).
Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations by R141-98, eff. 1-28-2000
NRS 455C.110, 512.131
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 512 - Inspection and Safety of Mines › BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › General Provisions › Section 512.560 - Authority of Administrator to delegate certain duties

Current through June 11, 2024
The Administrator may delegate any duties which the
				  Administrator is assigned pursuant to NAC 512.500  to 512.594, inclusive, or
				  section 4 of this regulation to the Mine Safety and Training Section of the
				  Division, or its successor.
Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations by R141-98, eff. 1-28-2000;	A
				  by
				  R033-20A,
				  eff. 1/21/2021
NRS 512.131
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 512 - Inspection and Safety of Mines › BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › General Provisions › Section 512.564 - Requirements for operation

Current through June 11, 2024
A new boiler, pressure vessel or water heater must not be operated in this State unless it is designed, constructed, inspected and installed in accordance with the
Code
and the provisions of NAC 512.500 to 512.594, inclusive.
Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations by R141-98, eff. 1-28-2000
NRS 455C.110, 512.131
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 512 - Inspection and Safety of Mines › BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › General Provisions › Section 512.566 - Exemptions from requirements

Current through June 11, 2024
The provisions of NAC 512.500 to 512.594, inclusive, do not apply to:
1. An unfired pressure vessel that meets the requirements of the United States Department of Transportation for the shipment of liquids or gases under pressure.
2. An unfired pressure vessel which has an inside diameter that does not exceed 6 inches (152 millimeters).
3. An unfired pressure vessel used for domestic purposes which contains cold water under pressure, including, without limitation, a vessel containing air, the compression of which serves only as a cushion.
4. A pressure vessel which contains water heated by steam or by any other means if none of the following limitations is exceeded:
(a) An input of heat of 199,999 British thermal units per hour (58,600 watts);
(b) A water temperature of 210 F (99 C); and
(c) A water capacity of 120 gallons (450 liters).
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 512 - Inspection and Safety of Mines › BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › General Provisions › Section 512.568 - Notification of Enforcement Section by insurance company upon commencement of or change to coverage

Current through June 11, 2024
An insurance company shall notify the Enforcement Section within 30 days after the insurance company commences coverage of or cancels, refuses to renew or suspends the coverage of a boiler or pressure vessel.
Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations by R141-98, eff. 1-28-2000
NRS 455C.110, 512.131
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 512 - Inspection and Safety of Mines › BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Inspections › Section 512.570 - Frequency and scope; authority to require preparation for inspection

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An internal inspection conducted pursuant to this section
				  must consist of as complete an examination as can reasonably be made of the
				  internal and external surfaces of a boiler or pressure vessel while it is not
				  operating and must not be conducted until any plates for a manhole or handhole
				  or other closures of openings used for an inspection are removed. An external
				  inspection conducted pursuant to this section must consist of an examination of
				  the external surfaces of a boiler or pressure vessel and must be performed
				  while the boiler or pressure vessel is in operation. An inspection conducted
				  pursuant to this section must include operational testing of all controls and
				  safety devices.
2. A power boiler and a high-pressure, high-temperature
				  boiler must be inspected internally, if the construction and design of the
				  boiler so allows, at least once each year and externally approximately 6 months
				  after the date of the internal inspection. If an internal inspection is not
				  possible, such a boiler must be inspected externally at least once every 6
				  months.
3. A low-pressure steam boiler must be inspected externally
				  at least once every year and internally, if the construction and design of the
				  boiler so allows, at least once every 2 years.
4. A hot water heating boiler and a hot water supply boiler
				  must be inspected externally at least once every 2 years and internally, if the
				  construction and design of the boiler so allows, at the request of the
				  inspector or special inspector.
5. A potable water heater must be inspected externally at
				  least once every 2 years.
6. Any other fired pressure vessel for which a frequency of
				  inspection is not specified in subsections 1 to 5, inclusive, must be inspected
				  internally, if the construction and design of the pressure vessel so allows, at
				  least once each year.
7. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a pressure
				  vessel must be inspected externally at least once every 3 years.
8. An inspector or special inspector may require any boiler
				  or pressure vessel to be prepared for inspection if, in his or her opinion, an
				  inspection is necessary to determine whether the boiler or pressure vessel is
				  operating in a safe manner.
9. As used in this section:
(a) "Fired pressure vessel" means a vessel other than a
				  boiler in which steam or vapor pressure is generated in excess of 15 pounds per
				  square inch by direct firing with a solid, liquid or gaseous fuel or by an
				  electric heating element.
(b) "Potable water heater" means a fired heater for the
				  storage of water which has a corrosion-resistant lining and is used to supply
				  potable hot water.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 512 - Inspection and Safety of Mines › BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Inspections › Section 512.572 - Procedure upon determination of unsafe condition

Current through June 11, 2024
If an inspector or special inspector, upon his or her inspection of a boiler or pressure vessel, finds that the boiler or pressure vessel or any appurtenance thereof is in such condition as to be unsafe, the inspector or special inspector shall immediately notify the owner or user and the Administrator in writing and, as soon as practicable thereafter, submit to the owner or user and the Administrator a report on the defects, which states which repairs or other corrective measures are required. Until the corrections have been made, the boiler or pressure vessel must not be operated.
Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations by R141-98, eff. 1-28-2000; A by R101-02, 12-15-2004
NRS 455C.110, 512.131
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 512 - Inspection and Safety of Mines › BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Inspections › Section 512.573 - Procedure following accident

Current through June 11, 2024
If an accident occurs that renders a boiler, pressure vessel or pressure-retaining item inoperative, the owner or user shall immediately notify the Enforcement Section at (775) 684-7085. The owner or user shall investigate the accident and submit a report relating to the investigation to the Administrator within 10 business days after the accident. Such a boiler, pressure vessel or pressure-retaining item and any parts thereof must not be removed or disturbed before an inspection has been made by an inspector or special inspector unless human life is endangered or except to limit further damage.
Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations by R141-98, eff. 1-28-2000; A by R101-02, 12-15-2004
NRS 455C.110, 512.131
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 512 - Inspection and Safety of Mines › BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Inspections › Section 512.574 - Condemned boiler or pressure vessel

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An inspector or special inspector shall stamp a boiler or pressure vessel that he or she has inspected and declared unsafe with the letters "XXX" on each side of the number that indicates the registration of the boiler or pressure vessel with the National Board or the number designated by the Enforcement Section. Such a stamp indicates that the boiler or pressure vessel is condemned.
2. A person shall not use or offer for sale in this State a boiler or pressure vessel that has been stamped pursuant to subsection 1.
Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations by R141-98, eff. 1-28-2000; A by R101-02, 12-15-2004
NRS 455C.110, 512.131
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 512 - Inspection and Safety of Mines › BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Installation and Safety Requirements › Section 512.575 - Requirements for installation

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A contractor shall submit a written notice to the
				  Administrator before installing a boiler or pressure vessel in this State that
				  is constructed in a manner that meets the standards of this State, the American
				  Society of Mechanical Engineers or the National Board. Except for an existing
				  boiler or pressure vessel or a reinstalled boiler or pressure vessel, a boiler
				  or pressure vessel must not be installed in this State unless it has been
				  registered with the National Board.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, the notice
				  of installation of a boiler or pressure vessel must include the American
				  Society of Mechanical Engineers' data report of the manufacturer concerning the
				  construction of the boiler or pressure vessel, or an equivalent standard which
				  is approved by the National Board, unless the boiler is constructed of cast
				  iron.
3. A notice of installation of a new boiler or pressure
				  vessel must include the plans and specifications of the boiler room in which
				  the boiler or pressure vessel is being installed which designates the location
				  of the boiler or pressure vessel and which complies with the requirements of
				  NAC 512.579.
4. Before a secondhand boiler or pressure vessel or portable
				  boiler or pressure vessel may be installed or shipped for installation into
				  this State, the owner or user or the contractor installing the boiler or
				  pressure vessel must submit to the Administrator a notice of installation. The
				  notice of installation must include, without limitation, a report of
				  inspection. The report of inspection must be prepared by a person who holds a
				  commission and who inspected the boiler or pressure vessel. The fittings and
				  appurtenances of the boiler or pressure vessel must comply with the
				  requirements for the installation of a new boiler or pressure vessel.
5. As used in this section:
(a) "Existing boiler or pressure vessel" means any boiler or
				  pressure vessel constructed, installed, placed in operation or contracted for
				  use in this State before January 28, 2000.
(b) "Portable boiler or pressure vessel" means a boiler or
				  pressure vessel that is intended primarily for temporary use and has a
				  construction that allows it to be moved readily from one location to
				  another.
(c) "Reinstalled boiler or pressure vessel" means a boiler or
				  pressure vessel removed from its original setting and reinstalled at the same
				  location or at a new location with or without a change of ownership.
(d) "Secondhand boiler or pressure vessel" means a boiler or
				  pressure vessel that has changed ownership and has been moved since its
				  original installation.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 512 - Inspection and Safety of Mines › BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Installation and Safety Requirements › Section 512.577 - Requirements for reinstallation

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If a boiler or pressure vessel is removed from its original site and reinstalled at the same location or reinstalled at a new location without a change of ownership before reinstallation, the contractor must submit to the Administrator a notice of installation before installing the boiler or pressure vessel. The fittings and appurtenances must comply with the requirements for the installation of a new boiler or pressure vessel.
2. If a standard boiler or pressure vessel is to be moved to another state for temporary use or repair, the owner or user must notify the Administrator in writing before reinstalling the boiler or pressure vessel within this State.
3. As used in this section, "standard boiler or pressure vessel" means a boiler or pressure vessel that:
(a) Bears the stamp of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers or meets a standard of construction approved by the National Board and adopted by the Division; and
(b) Is registered with the National Board.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 512 - Inspection and Safety of Mines › BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Installation and Safety Requirements › Section 512.579 - Clearance: Generally

Current through June 11, 2024
Except as otherwise provided in NAC 512.577 and 512.581, if a boiler is replaced or a new boiler is installed in an existing or new building, a minimum height of at least 3 feet must be provided between the top of the boiler, excluding appurtenances, and the ceiling and at least 3 feet between any side of the boiler and any adjacent wall or other structure. A boiler or pressure vessel that has a manhole must have a 5-foot clearance from the opening of the manhole to any wall, ceiling or piping that will prevent a person from entering the boiler or pressure vessel. A boiler or pressure vessel must be located so that adequate space will be provided for the proper operation of the boiler or pressure vessel and its appurtenances, for the inspection of all surfaces, tubes, waterwalls, economizers, piping, valves and other equipment, and for the necessary maintenance and repair and the replacement of tubes. When a pressure vessel is installed or replaced, there must be an area of unobstructed clearance which is at least 18 inches wide and provides access for inspection, maintenance and repair. Clearance for repairs and cleaning may be provided through a door or access panel into another area if the door or access panel is large enough to allow the repairs and cleaning to be performed adequately.
Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations by R141-98, eff. 1-28-2000
NRS 455C.110, 512.131
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 512 - Inspection and Safety of Mines › BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Installation and Safety Requirements › Section 512.581 - Clearance: Fired storage and fired coil water heater

Current through June 11, 2024
The clearance between a wall or other structure and a fired storage and fired coil water heater must be at least that specified by the manufacturer.
Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations by R141-98, eff. 1-28-2000
NRS 455C.110, 512.131
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 512 - Inspection and Safety of Mines › BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Installation and Safety Requirements › Section 512.583 - Platforms or runways

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If a valve or any appurtenance of a boiler or pressure vessel requires frequent manipulation or is so located that it cannot be reached or operated from the floor, a platform or other safe means of operation must be provided. If a platform or runway is used, it must be at least 24 inches wide and be provided with standard handrails and toeboards and have at least 7 feet 6 inches of headroom. A runway must have at least two means of exit remotely located from one another and be connected to a permanent stairway or incline ladder leading to the floor.
2. When necessary for safety, a steel runway or platform of standard construction must be installed across the tops of adjacent boilers or pressure vessels or at some other convenient level to afford safe access. A runway must have at least two means of exit, remotely located from one another.
Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations by R141-98, eff. 1-28-2000
NRS 455C.110, 512.131
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 512 - Inspection and Safety of Mines › BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Installation and Safety Requirements › Section 512.585 - Repairs or alterations

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A repair or alteration to a boiler or pressure vessel must conform to the applicable provisions of the
Code
or this chapter, and any jurisdictional requirements.
2. If a repair or alteration to a boiler or pressure vessel is necessary, an inspector or special inspector must be consulted regarding the appropriate method for making the repair or alteration. After the repair or alteration is made, the inspector or special inspector shall inspect it pursuant to the
Code
. The person who makes such a repair or alteration shall submit to the Administrator the appropriate "R" form prescribed by the National Board within 30 days after completion of the repair or alteration.
3. A person who makes a repair or alteration to a boiler or pressure vessel must be qualified pursuant to the
National Board Inspection Code
.
4. A person who makes a repair or alteration to a boiler or pressure vessel by fusion welding to the pressure parts of the boiler or pressure vessel must hold a valid certificate of authorization and stamp designated as "R," which have been issued by the National Board.
5. A repair or alteration made by fusion welding must not be made to the pressure parts of a boiler constructed of cast iron.
6. A person who is in the business of repairing safety valves must have a certificate of authorization from the National Board for the use of a National Board Pressure Relief Valve Repair stamp, designated by the National Board as a "VR" stamp.
7. As used in this section, "alteration" means a change in any item described in the data report from the original manufacturer for the boiler or pressure vessel which affects the capability of the boiler or pressure vessel to contain pressure and which includes:
(a) Changes which do not physically alter the boiler or pressure vessel, including, without limitation, an increase in the maximum allowable internal or external working pressure in the boiler or pressure vessel or a change in the temperature at which a boiler or pressure vessel is designed to be operated; and
(b) A reduction in the minimum temperature of a boiler or pressure vessel which requires additional mechanical tests.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 512 - Inspection and Safety of Mines › BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Installation and Safety Requirements › Section 512.587 - Safety appliances: Generally

Current through June 11, 2024
Each pressure vessel must be protected by safety or relief valves and indicating and controlling devices that will ensure its safe operation. These valves and devices must be so constructed, located and installed that the valves and devices cannot be rendered inoperative readily. The relieving capacity of safety valves must be sufficient to prevent a rise of pressure in the vessel of more than 10 percent above the highest pressure to which any device to relieve pressure is set, but in no case more than 6 percent above the maximum allowable working pressure. The opening (set) pressure of the device to relieve pressure must be no greater than the maximum allowable working pressure of the vessel.
Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations by R141-98, eff. 1-28-2000
NRS 455C.110, 512.131
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 512 - Inspection and Safety of Mines › BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Installation and Safety Requirements › Section 512.589 - Safety appliances: Capacity

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The capacity of a safety valve that is designed primarily for steam or vapor service must be rated in pounds per hour.
2. The capacity of a relief valve that is designed primarily for liquid service must be rated in British thermal units per hour. The capacity of a relief valve used for liquid service with cold water may be rated in gallons per hour.
3. The capacity of a safety relief valve that is designed for use in steam or vapor and liquid service must be rated in pounds per hour when used for steam or vapor service and in British thermal units per hour when used for heated liquid service.
4. A pressure relief valve that is used for air service must be rated in PSIG and square cubic feet per minute.
Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations by R141-98, eff. 1-28-2000
NRS 455C.110, 512.131
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 512 - Inspection and Safety of Mines › BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 512.590 - Qualifications of attendant

Current through June 11, 2024
A person is qualified to attend a power boiler or high-pressure, high-temperature boiler if the person has the technical training, experience and knowledge necessary to start, operate and shut down the boiler.
Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations by R141-98, eff. 1-28-2000
NRS 455C.110, 512.131
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 512 - Inspection and Safety of Mines › BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 512.592 - Boilers: Supervision

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, a high-pressure, high-temperature boiler and a power boiler must be attended by a person who meets the qualifications set forth in NAC 512.590.
2. A steam boiler must be attended by a person who meets the qualifications set forth in NAC 512.590, unless the boiler is equipped with:
(a) A mechanism that cuts off fuel if the level of water in the boiler or pressure vessel is low;
(b) An automatic feed water regulator;
(c) Fireside regulators and controls;
(d) An audible alarm to indicate low water; and
(e) A pressure control.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 512 - Inspection and Safety of Mines › BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 512.594 - Contractor's license required for certain activities

Current through June 11, 2024
A person shall not undertake to, or offer to undertake to, install, construct, add to, subtract from, improve or move any boiler, pressure vessel or water heater unless the person holds a current contractor's license issued pursuant to chapter 624 of NRS that authorizes him or her to install boilers or pressure vessels.
Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations by R141-98, eff. 1-28-2000
NRS 455C.110, 512.131
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › REGISTRATION AND RECORDS OF MINING OPERATIONS › Section 513.010 - Definitions

Current through June 11, 2024
As used in NAC 513.010 to 513.120, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 513.020 to 513.050, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections..
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Mineral Resources, eff. 2-18-88
NRS 513.063
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › REGISTRATION AND RECORDS OF MINING OPERATIONS › Section 513.020 - "Administrator" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Administrator" means the Administrator of the Division of Minerals of the Commission on Mineral Resources.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Mineral Resources, eff. 2-18-88
NRS 513.063
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › REGISTRATION AND RECORDS OF MINING OPERATIONS › Section 513.040 - "Operator" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Operator" means any person operating, controlling or supervising a mine and owning the right to do so, and includes any person charged with the responsibility for the operation of a mine.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Mineral Resources, eff. 2-18-88
NRS 513.063
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › REGISTRATION AND RECORDS OF MINING OPERATIONS › Section 513.050 - "Person" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Person" means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust, unincorporated organization, government, governmental agency or political subdivision of a government.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Mineral Resources, eff. 2-18-88
NRS 513.063
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › REGISTRATION AND RECORDS OF MINING OPERATIONS › Section 513.060 - Waiver or alteration of provisions

Current through June 11, 2024
The Administrator may waive or alter any provision of NAC 513.010 to 513.120, inclusive, if the intent of that provision would not be carried out by its strict application.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Mineral Resources, eff. 2-18-88
NRS 513.063
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › REGISTRATION AND RECORDS OF MINING OPERATIONS › Section 513.070 - Confidentiality of information

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, any information submitted to the Administrator pursuant to the provisions of NAC 513.010 to 513.120, inclusive, may be classified as confidential by the person submitting the information. If the person submitting the information wishes the Administrator to consider the information confidential, the claim must be asserted at the time of submission by stamping or writing confidential business information on each page containing the information.
2. If a claim is asserted, the information so kept must remain confidential except that the information may be used in connection with other data if use of that information would not disclose the identity of the confidential information.
3. If a claim is not made at the time of submission, the Administrator may make the information available to the public without further notice.
4. The Administrator will not classify as confidential any information required to be submitted to him or her pursuant to the provisions of NAC 513.010 to 513.120, inclusive, if the information relates to:
(a) The name and address of the person conducting the operation of the mine;
(b) The annual production of the commodity;
(c) The amount of the tax on the net proceeds of a mine and the amount of the tax on the property of the operation; or
(d) The number of persons employed by a mine.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › REGISTRATION AND RECORDS OF MINING OPERATIONS › Section 513.080 - Forms for submission of information

Current through June 11, 2024
The information required pursuant to the provisions of NAC 513.010 to 513.120, inclusive, must be submitted on forms provided by the Administrator.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Mineral Resources, eff. 2-18-88
NRS 513.063
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › REGISTRATION AND RECORDS OF MINING OPERATIONS › Section 513.090 - Preparation and maintenance of records and reports

Current through June 11, 2024
Each operator shall prepare and maintain such records and reports as the Administrator may require.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Mineral Resources, eff. 2-18-88
NRS 513.063
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › REGISTRATION AND RECORDS OF MINING OPERATIONS › Section 513.100 - Registration of mines

Current through June 11, 2024
Each operator of a mine which:
1. Is in operation on February 18, 1988, shall submit to the Administrator a completed form for registration within 90 days after February 18, 1988.
2. Begins operations after February 18, 1988, shall submit to the Administrator a completed form for registration within 30 days after the date on which operations began.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Mineral Resources, eff. 2-18-88
NRS 513.063
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › REGISTRATION AND RECORDS OF MINING OPERATIONS › Section 513.110 - Notice required to open or close mine

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Each operator shall notify the Administrator, in writing, before opening or closing a mine.
2. The notice must include:
(a) The name and location of the mine;
(b) The name, address and telephone number of the owner of the mine;
(c) The name, address and telephone number of the operator;
(d) If opening a mine, a statement whether the operation of the mine will be continuous or intermittent; and
(e) If closing a mine, a statement whether the closing of the mine is temporary or permanent.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › REGISTRATION AND RECORDS OF MINING OPERATIONS › Section 513.120 - Annual reports by operators

Current through June 11, 2024
On or before April 15 of each year, each operator shall submit to the Administrator a report relating to the annual status and production of the mine for the preceding calendar year.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Mineral Resources, eff. 2-18-88
NRS 513.063
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › DANGEROUS CONDITIONS CREATED BY ABANDONMENT OF MINES › Section 513.200 - Definitions

Current through June 11, 2024
As used in NAC 513.200 to 513.390, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 513.205 to 513.290, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Mineral Resources, eff. 12-21-88; A by R069-99, 8-19-99
NRS 513.094
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › DANGEROUS CONDITIONS CREATED BY ABANDONMENT OF MINES › Section 513.205 - "Administrator" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Administrator" means the Administrator of the Division.
(Added to NAC by Comm'n on Mineral Resources, eff. 12-21-88)-(Substituted in revision for NAC 513.250 )
NRS 513.094
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › DANGEROUS CONDITIONS CREATED BY ABANDONMENT OF MINES › Section 513.210 - "Animal" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Animal" means any member of the bovine, equine, porcine or caprine species as well as dogs, cats or other animals under the restraint or control of a person.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Mineral Resources, eff. 12-21-88
NRS 513.094
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › DANGEROUS CONDITIONS CREATED BY ABANDONMENT OF MINES › Section 513.230 - "Dangerous condition" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Dangerous condition" means a condition resulting from mining practices which took place at a mine that is no longer operating or its associated works that could reasonably be expected to cause substantial physical harm to persons or animals.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Mineral Resources, eff. 12-21-88
NRS 513.094
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › DANGEROUS CONDITIONS CREATED BY ABANDONMENT OF MINES › Section 513.240 - "Division" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Division" means the Division of Minerals of the Commission on Mineral Resources.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Mineral Resources, eff. 12-21-88
NRS 513.094
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › DANGEROUS CONDITIONS CREATED BY ABANDONMENT OF MINES › Section 513.260 - "Fence" defined (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Mineral Resources, eff. 12-21-88; R by R127-15, eff. 6/28/2016
NRS 513.063, 513.094
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › DANGEROUS CONDITIONS CREATED BY ABANDONMENT OF MINES › Section 513.270 - "Owner" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Owner" means the owner of real property who is shown to be the owner on records located in the courthouse of the county in which the real property is located.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Mineral Resources, eff. 12-21-88
NRS 513.094
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › DANGEROUS CONDITIONS CREATED BY ABANDONMENT OF MINES › Section 513.290 - "Responsible person" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Responsible person" means the owner of a patented claim or the claimant of an unpatented claim.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Mineral Resources, eff. 12-21-88
NRS 513.094
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › DANGEROUS CONDITIONS CREATED BY ABANDONMENT OF MINES › Section 513.300 - Scope

Current through June 11, 2024
The provisions of NAC 513.200 to 513.390, inclusive, apply to all owners or other responsible persons for dangerous conditions on private or public land.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Mineral Resources, eff. 12-21-88
NRS 513.094
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › DANGEROUS CONDITIONS CREATED BY ABANDONMENT OF MINES › Section 513.310 - Waiver of provisions

Current through June 11, 2024
Upon the approval of the Administrator, the Division may grant a waiver from any provision of NAC 513.200 to 513.390, inclusive, if the waiver does not defeat the purpose of NRS 513.094.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Mineral Resources, eff. 12-21-88
NRS 513.094
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › DANGEROUS CONDITIONS CREATED BY ABANDONMENT OF MINES › Section 513.315 - Additional fee

Current through June 11, 2024
The amount of the additional fee that is imposed on filings pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 513.094 is $4 per claim.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Mineral Resources by R069-99, eff. 8-19-99; A by R080-01, 1-16-2002; R199-08, 8-26-2008, eff. 8-27-2008; A by R127-15, eff. 6/28/2016
NRS 513.063, 513.094
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › DANGEROUS CONDITIONS CREATED BY ABANDONMENT OF MINES › Section 513.320 - Assignment of points to dangerous condition

Current through June 11, 2024
The Administrator or his or her representative shall assign a dangerous condition one to five points for the location of the condition and an additional one to five points for the degree of danger associated with the condition. The condition must then be ranked according to the total number of points for location and degree of danger.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Mineral Resources, eff. 12-21-88
NRS 513.094
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › DANGEROUS CONDITIONS CREATED BY ABANDONMENT OF MINES › Section 513.330 - Rating of location

Current through June 11, 2024
The location of a dangerous condition must be rated in the following manner:
1. One point must be assigned to a dangerous condition located at least 5 miles from an occupied structure or a public road maintained by some governmental entity.
2. Two points must be assigned to a dangerous condition located between 1 and 5 miles from an occupied structure or a public road maintained by some governmental entity.
3. Three points must be assigned to a dangerous condition located 1/2 to 1 mile, inclusive, from a town.
4. Four points must be assigned to a dangerous condition located not more than 1/2 mile from a town or not more than 1 mile from an occupied structure or a public road maintained by some governmental entity.
5. Five points must be assigned to a dangerous condition located within a town or within 100 feet of an occupied structure or a public road maintained by some governmental entity.
The Administrator or his or her representative may assign a different rating to a dangerous condition in a location if other factors affecting accessibility warrant the modification, but the rating for a dangerous condition in a single location may not be scored higher than five points.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Mineral Resources, eff. 12-21-88; A by R127-15, eff. 6/28/2016
NRS 513.063, 513.094
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › DANGEROUS CONDITIONS CREATED BY ABANDONMENT OF MINES › Section 513.340 - Rating of degree of danger

Current through June 11, 2024
The degree of danger for a dangerous condition must be rated in the following manner:
1. One point must be assigned to a dangerous condition consisting of:
(a) A vertical or near vertical hole 8 to 20 feet, inclusive, in depth and highly visible upon approach;
(b) An inclined hole less than 50 feet deep from which a person could climb out;
(c) A horizontal hole with no associated stopes, winzes or raises; or
(d) A high wall of an open pit.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › DANGEROUS CONDITIONS CREATED BY ABANDONMENT OF MINES › Section 513.350 - Dangerous condition causing fatality or injury

Current through June 11, 2024
Any dangerous condition that has been the cause of a documented fatality or injury must be ranked as a high hazard, regardless of its numerical score.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Mineral Resources, eff. 12-21-88
NRS 513.094
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › DANGEROUS CONDITIONS CREATED BY ABANDONMENT OF MINES › Section 513.360 - Rating of dangerous condition

Current through June 11, 2024
Dangerous conditions must be ranked as follows:
1. A dangerous condition with a total number of 2 or 3 points is a minimal hazard;
2. A dangerous condition with a total number of 4 or 5 points is a low hazard;
3. A dangerous condition with a total number of 6 or 7 points is a moderate hazard; and
4. A dangerous condition with a total number of at least 8 points is a high hazard.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Mineral Resources, eff. 12-21-88; A by R127-15, eff. 6/28/2016
NRS 513.063, 513.094
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › DANGEROUS CONDITIONS CREATED BY ABANDONMENT OF MINES › Section 513.370 - Posting warning sign (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Mineral Resources, eff. 12-21-88; R by R127-15, eff. 6/28/2016
NRS 513.063, 513.094
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › DANGEROUS CONDITIONS CREATED BY ABANDONMENT OF MINES › Section 513.380 - Period after notification to secure dangerous condition

Current through June 11, 2024
If notified by the Commission of the existence of a dangerous condition, the owner or responsible person shall:
1. Post within 180 days a warning sign in a prominent location near a dangerous condition ranked as a minimal hazard; and
2. In the manner prescribed in NAC 513.390:
(a) Secure within 180 days a dangerous condition ranked as a low hazard;
(b) Secure within 120 days a dangerous condition ranked as a moderate hazard; and
(c) Secure within 60 days a dangerous condition ranked as a high hazard.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 513 - Commission on Mineral Resources; Division of Minerals › DANGEROUS CONDITIONS CREATED BY ABANDONMENT OF MINES › Section 513.390 - Methods for securing dangerous condition

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, a dangerous condition ranked as a low, moderate or high hazard must be secured by one or more of the following:
(a) A barricade or other structure, including, without limitation, a structure consisting of metal posts and four strands of barbed wire, or other durable materials, constructed to prevent a person or animal from accidentally exposing himself or herself to the dangerous condition.
(b) Permanently anchored seals constructed of material not subject to rapid decomposition and, if used to secure a vertical opening, strong enough to support the weight of any person or animal.
(c) Backfilling so that no void spaces remain.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 517 - Mining Claims › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 517.010 - Definitions

Current through June 11, 2024
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 517.020 to 517.110, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Added to NAC by Dep't of Minerals, eff. 9-1-88
NRS 517.100
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 517 - Mining Claims › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 517.020 - "Base map" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Base map" means a sheet of Mylar® or other permanent material capable of being reproduced by standard means, which depicts the locations of all patented and unpatented mining claims recorded in a township, fractional township or portion of a township included within the boundaries of a county.
Added to NAC by Dep't of Minerals, eff. 9-1-88
NRS 517.100
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 517 - Mining Claims › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 517.040 - "Claimant" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Claimant" means a person who is the holder of the right to sell or transfer all or any part of his or her interest in an unpatented mining claim or is the owner of a patented mining claim.
Added to NAC by Dep't of Minerals, eff. 9-1-88
NRS 517.100
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 517 - Mining Claims › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 517.050 - "County map of mining claims" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"County map of mining claims" means the set of maps established and maintained by a county, pursuant to the regulations of the Division of Minerals of the Commission on Mineral Resources, which accurately delineates the location of all claims recorded in the county after July 1, 1971. The map consists of all the base maps and overlays which are required to depict adequately all areas of land which contain claims located within the county.
Added to NAC by Dep't of Minerals, eff. 9-1-88
NRS 517.100
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 517 - Mining Claims › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 517.070 - "Overlay" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Overlay" means a sheet of Mylar® or other permanent material capable of being reproduced by standard means, with the township and range identified and the section lines shown, upon which claims may be plotted if the base map becomes cluttered because of a congestion of claims in one or more areas.
Added to NAC by Dep't of Minerals, eff. 9-1-88
NRS 517.100
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 517 - Mining Claims › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 517.080 - "Patented mining claim" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Patented mining claim" means a lode or placer claim or mill site for which a patent has been issued by the Federal Government.
Added to NAC by Dep't of Minerals, eff. 9-1-88
NRS 517.100
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 517 - Mining Claims › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 517.090 - "Person" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Person" means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust, unincorporated organization, government, governmental agency or political subdivision of a government.
Added to NAC by Dep't of Minerals, eff. 9-1-88
NRS 517.100
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 517 - Mining Claims › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 517.100 - "Township" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Township" means land originally divided by the Federal Government by lines intersecting true north and south lines at right angles so as to form parcels measuring 6 miles square. Each township is subdivided into 36 sections, each 1 mile square and containing 640 acres as nearly as may be and must be numbered, respectively, beginning with the number 1 in the northeast section and proceeding west and east alternately through the township with progressive numbers to and including 36 located in the southeast section.
Added to NAC by Dep't of Minerals, eff. 9-1-88
NRS 517.100
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 517 - Mining Claims › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 517.110 - "Unpatented mining claim" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Unpatented mining claim" means a lode or placer claim, tunnel right or mill site located pursuant to 30 U.S.C.A. §§ 22 to 54, inclusive, for which a patent has not been issued.
Added to NAC by Dep't of Minerals, eff. 9-1-88
NRS 517.100
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 517 - Mining Claims › MAPS › Section 517.120 - Basic drafting standards

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The name of the county, township and range must appear at the top of each base map or overlay.
2. Section lines must be accurately drawn for each township and section numbers must be properly labeled in each section.
3. Each new claim plotted after July 1, 1987, must be drawn in black permanent ink. The outline of each claim plotted before July 1, 1987, must be drawn in permanent waterproof ink and be clearly distinguishable if reproduced by standard means.
4. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, each claim must be plotted at a scale of 1 inch equaling 2,000 feet or 30 chains equaling 1 inch.
5. The Administrator of the Division of Minerals of the Commission on Mineral Resources may, upon request, approve an alternate scale.
Added to NAC by Dep't of Minerals, eff. 9-1-88
NRS 517.100
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 517 - Mining Claims › MAPS › Section 517.130 - Designation of townships containing no claims; inclusion of extraneous information

Current through June 11, 2024
1. For each township or fractional township which does not contain any claims there must be one base map or a statement that the township or fractional township does not contain any claims. If such a statement is included, it must be placed in the master index for the county map of mining claims.
2. A base map or overlay must not include topographic features or other extraneous information. If master title plats obtained from the Bureau of Land Management are used as base maps or overlays and those plats contain information other than the information required pursuant to this chapter, that information is not required to be removed from the map.
Added to NAC by Dep't of Minerals, eff. 9-1-88
NRS 517.100