§ 14-12-26. Examination for inspector's certificate of competency.

A.

Examinations for certificates of competency as inspector of boilers and unfired pressure vessels shall be held at the office of the board of boiler rules or at any location to be selected by the board, four times each year, namely, the first Wednesday of the months of March, June, September and December. Special examinations will be held when considered necessary by the board.

B.

Applicants for certificate of competency as inspector of boilers and pressure vessels shall meet the requirements of the state board of boiler rules.

C.

The application for examination for a certificate of competency shall be in writing upon a form to be furnished by the board, stating the school education of the applicant, a list of his or her employers, his or her period of employment and position held with each employer. Applications containing willful falsification or untruthful statements shall be rejected. If the applicant's history and experience meet with the approval of the board of boiler rules, he or she shall be given a written examination dealing with the construction, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of boilers and unfired pressure vessels and their appurtenance, and the applicant shall be accepted or rejected on the merits of this examination. If the applicant is successful in meeting the requirements of the board, a certificate of competency will be issued by the chief inspector.

D.

After the expiration of 90 days, an applicant who fails to pass the examination will be permitted to take another written examination, and his or her acceptance or rejection will be determined by the board on the basis of this examination.

(Code 1967, § 45-46; Code 1985, § 42-50; Ord. No. 1427, § 1, 8-29-1972)