General Laws of Massachusetts (Last Updated: January 16, 2020) |
PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT |
TITLE XX. PUBLIC SAFETY AND GOOD ORDER |
CHAPTER 146. INSPECTION OF BOILERS, AIR TANKS, ETC. LICENSES OF ENGINEERS, FIREMEN, AND OPERATORS OF HOISTING MACHINERY |
SECTION 6. Annual inspection; extension of time; first inspection
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All steam boilers and their appurtenances except those specified in the following section shall be thoroughly inspected externally and internally at least once a year. Upon written application made to it by the owner or user of a pressure vessel or boiler, the board may, when the public interest and convenience require, extend the time for the making of such inspection for a period not to exceed six months as the board may determine. A district engineering inspector of the division of inspection of the department of fire services shall perform the first inspection of a pressure vessel required by this chapter.