Ind. Code ch. 22-15-6

in effect

Ind. Code § 22-15-6-0.5 Chapter application

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 0.5. This chapter applies to a regulated boiler and pressure vessel as set forth in rules adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2. As added by P.L.141-2003, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.171-2019, SEC.6; P.L.249-2019, SEC.32.

Ind. Code § 22-15-6-0.5 Chapter application

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027. Sec. 0.5. This chapter applies to a regulated boiler and pressure vessel as set forth in rules adopted by the department under IC 4-22-2. As added by P.L.141-2003, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.171-2019, SEC.6; P.L.249-2019, SEC.32; P.L.152-2026, SEC.432.

Ind. Code § 22-15-6-1 IC 22-15-6-2 through IC 22-15-6-3 not applicable to certain boilers and pressure vessels

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 1. Sections 2 through 3 of this chapter do not apply to any regulated boiler or pressure vessel exempted by a rule adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.141-2003, SEC.17; P.L.171-2019, SEC.7; P.L.249-2019, SEC.33.

Ind. Code § 22-15-6-1 IC 22-15-6-2 through IC 22-15-6-3 not applicable to certain boilers and pressure vessels

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027. Sec. 1. Sections 2 through 3 of this chapter do not apply to any regulated boiler or pressure vessel exempted by a rule adopted by the department under IC 4-22-2. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.141-2003, SEC.17; P.L.171-2019, SEC.7; P.L.249-2019, SEC.33; P.L.152-2026, SEC.433.

Ind. Code § 22-15-6-2 Inspection program; operating permit; qualification of applicants; rules

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 2. (a) The department may conduct a program of inspections of regulated boilers and pressure vessels. (b) The department shall do the following: (1) Issue a regulated boiler and pressure vessel operating permit to an applicant who qualifies under this section. (2) Perform an operating permit inspection of a boiler or pressure vessel owned by the state. (3) Conduct a program to audit boiler and pressure vessel inspectors licensed under section 5 of this chapter. (4) Conduct a program to audit inspections completed by a boiler and pressure vessel inspector licensed under section 5 of this chapter. (c) Except as provided in subsection (e), an operating permit issued under this section expires one (1) year after it is issued. (d) To qualify for an operating permit or to renew an operating permit under this section, an applicant must do the following: (1) Apply for an operating permit on a form approved by the department. (2) Demonstrate through an inspection, performed by an inspector licensed under section 5 of this chapter, that the regulated boiler or pressure vessel covered by the application complies with the rules adopted by the commission. (3) Submit a report of the inspection conducted under subdivision (2) to the department. (4) Pay the fee set under IC 22-12-6-6(a)(8). (e) The commission may, by rule adopted under IC 4-22-2, specify: (1) a period between inspections of more than one (1) year; and (2) an expiration date for an operating permit longer than one (1) year from the date of issuance. However, the commission may not set an inspection period of greater than five (5) years or issue an operating permit valid for a period of more than five (5) years for regulated pressure vessels or steam generating equipment that is an integral part of a continuous processing unit. (f) For any inspection conducted by the department under this section, the department may designate an inspector licensed under section 5 of this chapter to act as the department's agent for purposes of the inspection. (g) The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.136-1990, SEC.3; P.L.119-2002, SEC.29; P.L.141-2003, SEC.18; P.L.1-2006, SEC.397; P.L.68-2009, SEC.5; P.L.86-2015, SEC.6; P.L.171-2019, SEC.8; P.L.249-2019, SEC.34; P.L.156-2020, SEC.84; P.L.187-2021, SEC.119; P.L.93-2024, SEC.167.

Ind. Code § 22-15-6-2 Inspection program; operating permit; qualification of applicants; rules

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027. Sec. 2. (a) The department may conduct a program of inspections of regulated boilers and pressure vessels. (b) The department shall do the following: (1) Issue a regulated boiler and pressure vessel operating permit to an applicant who qualifies under this section. (2) Perform an operating permit inspection of a boiler or pressure vessel owned by the state. (3) Conduct a program to audit boiler and pressure vessel inspectors licensed under section 5 of this chapter. (4) Conduct a program to audit inspections completed by a boiler and pressure vessel inspector licensed under section 5 of this chapter. (c) Except as provided in subsection (e), an operating permit issued under this section expires one (1) year after it is issued. (d) To qualify for an operating permit or to renew an operating permit under this section, an applicant must do the following: (1) Apply for an operating permit on a form approved by the department. (2) Demonstrate through an inspection, performed by an inspector licensed under section 5 of this chapter, that the regulated boiler or pressure vessel covered by the application complies with the rules adopted by the department. (3) Submit a report of the inspection conducted under subdivision (2) to the department. (4) Pay the fee set under IC 22-12-6-6(a)(8). (e) The department may, by rule adopted under IC 4-22-2, specify: (1) a period between inspections of more than one (1) year; and (2) an expiration date for an operating permit longer than one (1) year from the date of issuance. However, the department may not set an inspection period of greater than five (5) years or issue an operating permit valid for a period of more than five (5) years for regulated pressure vessels or steam generating equipment that is an integral part of a continuous processing unit. (f) For any inspection conducted by the department under this section, the department may designate an inspector licensed under section 5 of this chapter to act as the department's agent for purposes of the inspection. (g) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.136-1990, SEC.3; P.L.119-2002, SEC.29; P.L.141-2003, SEC.18; P.L.1-2006, SEC.397; P.L.68-2009, SEC.5; P.L.86-2015, SEC.6; P.L.171-2019, SEC.8; P.L.249-2019, SEC.34; P.L.156-2020, SEC.84; P.L.187-2021, SEC.119; P.L.93-2024, SEC.167; P.L.152-2026, SEC.434.

Ind. Code § 22-15-6-3 Operation without a permit; offense; application of section

Sec. 3. (a) This section does not apply to a person who uses a regulated boiler or pressure vessel unless the person has authority to: (1) construct, repair, or maintain the regulated boiler or pressure vessel; or (2) place the regulated boiler or pressure vessel out of service. (b) This section applies to the following: (1) Each person who operates a regulated boiler or pressure vessel. (2) Each person who controls the operation of a regulated boiler or pressure vessel. (3) Each person who controls the place where the regulated boiler or pressure vessel is operated. (c) A person described in subsection (b) commits a Class C infraction if: (1) a regulated boiler or pressure vessel is operated; and (2) no regulated boiler and pressure vessel permit issued under this chapter covers the operation. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 22-15-6-4 Repealed

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.141-2003, SEC.19; P.L.1-2006, SEC.398; P.L.218-2014, SEC.16; P.L.249-2019, SEC.35. Repealed by P.L.171-2019, SEC.9 and P.L.133-2020, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 22-15-6-5 Inspector license; qualification of applicants; examination; exemption; sanctions

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 5. (a) The department shall issue a boiler and pressure vessel inspector license to an applicant who qualifies under this section. (b) To qualify for a license under this section an applicant must: (1) meet the qualifications set by the commission in its rules; (2) pass an examination approved by the commission and conducted, supervised, and graded as prescribed by the commission; and (3) pay the fee set under IC 22-12-6-6(a)(9). (c) The commission may exempt an applicant from any part of the examination required by subsection (b) if the applicant has: (1) a boiler and pressure vessel inspector's license issued by another state with qualifications substantially equal to the qualifications for a license under this section; or (2) a commission as a boiler and pressure vessel inspector issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. (d) The commission may sanction a boiler and pressure vessel inspector under IC 22-12-7 if the boiler and pressure vessel inspector violates this chapter or rules adopted by the commission. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.119-2002, SEC.30; P.L.1-2006, SEC.399; P.L.171-2019, SEC.10; P.L.249-2019, SEC.36; P.L.156-2020, SEC.85; P.L.187-2021, SEC.120.

Ind. Code § 22-15-6-5 Inspector license; qualification of applicants; examination; exemption; sanctions

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027. Sec. 5. (a) The department shall issue a boiler and pressure vessel inspector license to an applicant who qualifies under this section. (b) To qualify for a license under this section an applicant must: (1) meet the qualifications set by the department in its rules; (2) pass an examination approved by the department and conducted, supervised, and graded as prescribed by the department; and (3) pay the fee set under IC 22-12-6-6(a)(9). (c) The department may exempt an applicant from any part of the examination required by subsection (b) if the applicant has: (1) a boiler and pressure vessel inspector's license issued by another state with qualifications substantially equal to the qualifications for a license under this section; or (2) a commission as a boiler and pressure vessel inspector issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. (d) The department may sanction a boiler and pressure vessel inspector under IC 22-12-7 if the boiler and pressure vessel inspector violates this chapter or rules adopted by the department. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.119-2002, SEC.30; P.L.1-2006, SEC.399; P.L.171-2019, SEC.10; P.L.249-2019, SEC.36; P.L.156-2020, SEC.85; P.L.187-2021, SEC.120; P.L.152-2026, SEC.435.

Ind. Code § 22-15-6-6 Repealed

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.119-2002, SEC.31; P.L.141-2003, SEC.20; P.L.1-2006, SEC.400; P.L.249-2019, SEC.37. Repealed by P.L.171-2019, SEC.11 and P.L.133-2020, SEC.7.

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