1. A. Exempt from certification are operators of:

   1. 1. Boilers and pressure vessels on boats or vessels operated under the regulations of the Marine Inspections, U.S. Coast Guard;
   2. 2. Steam driven vehicles used solely for traction or show purposes;
   3. 3. Hot water heating boilers having total boiler horsepower not exceeding 100 boiler horsepower;
   4. 4. Low pressure steam boilers having gravity or trap returns; and
   5. 5. Nuclear plant facilities under the control of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
2. B. Notwithstanding exemptions listed above, no provision here shall be construed as authorizing or permitting operation of a boiler without a valid and unexpired certificate, where an ordinance requiring such a certification has been adopted.

Statutory Authority

§ 15.1-11.6 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR425-01-64 § 4, eff. January 17, 1990.