Tanks and BoilersAdministration
Section § 7650
This law specifies who can inspect boilers and tanks in California. Inspections must be done by either certified inspectors or qualified safety engineers. If a manufacturer requests an inspection of their tanks or boilers, it must be done by the division's safety engineers. A certified inspector is someone with a valid certificate and is employed by a county, city, insurer, or employer (for inspecting their own equipment). A qualified safety engineer has passed a division-mandated exam and is trained to inspect these vessels according to specific construction rules.
Section § 7651
If you want to get a certificate that proves you are skilled or qualified in a certain area, you need to apply to the division responsible for it.
Section § 7652
Section § 7652.5
This law states that a certified inspector who is hired by an insurer or employer to inspect only tanks and boilers doesn't need to be a citizen or a registered voter.
Section § 7653
This law allows the division to revoke a certificate of competency if there is a valid reason to do so. The certificate can be taken away if the division finds a good cause.
Section § 7654
If an inspector finds a serious hazard that could threaten employees' safety, they must report it to the division immediately, using telegraph or telephone, within 24 hours.
Inspectors are also required to submit a detailed report of routine inspections within 21 days using specific forms. Failure to do so could result in their certification being suspended or revoked.
Section § 7655
This law requires the relevant division to create and adopt safety regulations for setting up and operating facilities that store and dispense compressed or liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas into vehicles. These regulations must follow the rules outlined in the California Administrative Procedure Act.