Section 103I.641 Vertical Heat Exchangers - Minnesota Statutes

103I.641 VERTICAL HEAT EXCHANGERS.

Subdivision 1.Requirements.

A person may not drill or construct an excavation used to install a vertical heat exchanger unless the person is a limited well/boring contractor licensed for constructing, repairing, and sealing vertical heat exchangers or a well contractor.

Subd. 2.Regulations for vertical heat exchangers.

Vertical heat exchangers must be constructed, maintained, and sealed under the provisions of this chapter.

Subd. 3.Permit required.

(a) A vertical heat exchanger may not be installed without first obtaining a permit for the vertical heat exchanger from the commissioner. A limited well/boring contractor licensed for constructing, repairing, and sealing vertical heat exchangers or a well contractor must apply for the permit on forms provided by the commissioner and must pay the permit fee.

(b) As a condition of the permit, the owner of the property where the vertical heat exchanger is to be installed must agree to allow inspection by the commissioner during regular working hours of Department of Health inspectors.

History:

1989 c 326 art 3 s 39; 1999 c 153 s 13,14