§ 23.1-16-08 — Special inspector

North Dakota § 23.1-16-08

• Jurisdiction: North Dakota
• Title 23.1: Environmental Quality
• Ch. 23.1-16: Boiler Inspection

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1. Upon written request of an employer, the department may appoint as a special
inspector an inspector in the employ of:
a. An insurance company authorized to insure boilers in this state against loss from
explosion;
b. A company qualified by the national board of boiler and pressure vessel
inspectors as an accredited owner/user inspection organization; or
c. A company qualified by the national board of boiler and pressure vessel
inspectors as an accredited authorized inspection agency.

2. An individual may not be appointed as a special inspector unless that individual has
passed the examination prescribed by the national board of boiler and pressure vessel
inspectors.
3. An inspection performed by a special inspector must be performed in accordance with
this chapter and a complete report of the inspection must be filed with the department
in the time, manner, and form as prescribed by the department.
4. If a complete report is not filed by the special inspector's employer with the department
within ninety days from the certificate due date, the chief boiler inspector may make
the required inspection, unless an extension of time is granted by the chief boiler
inspector. The special inspector's employer must pay the inspection fees as required
by section 23.1-16-09 for a special inspection.
5. The chief boiler inspector may inspect any boiler to which a special inspection applies.
6. The department may, for cause, suspend or revoke the appointment of any special
inspector.