Words and phrases defined in SDCL 34-29A-1 have the same meaning when used in this article. In addition, terms used in this article mean:

1. (1) "ASME code," the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), July 1, 2021, edition;
2. (2) "Electric boiler," a boiler that uses electricity as the heat source;
3. (3) "Nonstandard boiler," a boiler or pressure vessel that does not bear the state stamp, the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors stamp, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers stamp, or the stamp of a state or political subdivision that has adopted a standard of construction equivalent to that required by the South Dakota boiler inspection program;
4. (4) "Department," the Department of Public Safety;
5. (5) "External inspection," an inspection made when a boiler is in operation;
6. (6) "Internal inspection," an inspection made when a boiler or pressure vessel is shut down and its handholes, manholes, or other inspection openings are opened for inspection of its internal surfaces;
7. (7) "Inspector," the chief boiler inspector, deputy inspector, or special inspector;
8. (8) "Major repair," repair as defined by Part 3, National Board Inspection Code;
9. (9) "Owner or user," a person responsible for the operation or maintenance of a boiler except for exempt boilers;
10. (10) "Psig," pounds per square inch gauge; and

11. (11) "Installer," a contractor or owner who removes, installs, or reinstalls a boiler in a building under the boiler inspector's jurisdiction.

    References: ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, July 1, 2021, edition sections I, IV, V, and IX. Copies may be obtained from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Two Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016. Section I, $508; section IV, $517; section V, $583; section IX, $588.

    National Board Inspection Code, July 1, 2021, edition. Copies may be obtained from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, 1055 Crupper Avenue, Columbus, OH 43229; $325 plus shipping and handling charges.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 5 SDR 61, effective January 28, 1979; 8 SDR 87, 8 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1982; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 30 SDR 48, effective October 16, 2003 ; 50 SDR 47, effective October 16, 2023 .

General Authority: SDCL 34-29A-16 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-29A-16 .

Prior versions effective: 2023-10-16, 2003-10-16.