§ 20-23-314 - Arkansas Statutes

Second of 2 versions of this section

20-23-314. Pressure piping inspections.

(a) The installation of pressure piping shall be periodically inspected during the course of the installation by an inspector commissioned pursuant to the provisions of 20-23-401 in the manner and with the frequency prescribed by the rules and regulations of the Boiler Inspection Division.

(b) (1) Upon completion of the installation of any pressure piping, a final inspection shall be made, and the inspector shall complete a final inspection report on a form approved by the Director of the Department of Labor.

(2) A copy of the final inspection report shall be filed with the division within thirty (30) days of completion of the installation.

(c) If the report required by subsection (b) of this section is not filed within thirty (30) days after completion of the installation, the division shall designate an inspector in its employ to make the inspection and report required by subsection (b) of this section.

(d) The inspections and reports required by subsections (a) and (b) of this section may be made by an inspector in the employ of the division.

(e) For each inspection made by an inspector employed by the division and required by subsection (a), subsection (b), or subsection (c) of this section, the holder of the installation permit shall pay the division an inspection fee in the amount of four hundred forty dollars ($440) per day or two hundred twenty dollars ($220) per half-day, plus expenses and mileage at the rates authorized for employees of the Department of Labor who furnish their own transportation.

(f) The inspections required by this section and the installation permit required for pressure piping by 20-23-307 shall apply only to new installations and shall not be construed as requiring an inspection or an installation permit for maintenance, repair, or renovation of existing facilities.