HAR §12-220-19
HAR §12-220-19. Owner-user inspection organization
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Cite as Haw. Code R. § 12-220-19
(a) Any person or owner operating pressure retaining items in Hawaii may seek approval and registration as an OUIO by submitting an application with the department prior to seeking accreditation with the National Board.
(b) The application and registration shall show the name of the OUIO and its principal address in Hawaii as well as the name and address of the person charged with the implementation of the requirements of the established inspection program. Changes in the organization's inspection program, including its organizational chart and supervisory personnel, shall be reported to the department within thirty days after any change.
(c) The applicant shall set forth in writing the program, procedures, and organizational chart in a manner prescribed by the department and shall meet the requirements of NB-381. The complete application shall be submitted to the department for approval prior to implementation.
(d) Each OUIO shall:
(1) Conduct inspections of pressure retaining items not exempt from chapter 397, HRS,
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utilizing only qualified boiler inspectors,
pursuant to section 12-220-18 and as defined
in section 12-220-1;
(2) Execute and deliver to the department the
inspection reports on pressure retaining
items inspected that shall include
appropriate requirements or recommendations
based on the inspection. Reports shall be
submitted as soon as possible but no later
than thirty calendar days after the
completion of the inspection;
(3) Promptly notify the department of any
pressure retaining item that does not meet
the requirements for safety;
(4) Maintain inspection records that shall
include:
(A) A list of each boiler, pressure vessel,
or pressure systems subject to chapter
397, HRS, complete with National Board
number, serial number, and descriptions
necessary for identification;
(B) A true record or copy of the latest
report of each inspection that shall be
signed by the inspector who made the
inspection; and
(C) The approximate date of the next
inspection pursuant to NBIC and the
jurisdiction;
(5) Employ inspectors who meet the requirements
of NB-263, who hold a valid National Board
Inservice Commission (IS), and an "R"
endorsement if the scope of inspections
include repair or alteration inspections,
and meets the requirements of section 12-
220-18; and
(6) Select and designate a technical supervisor
meeting the requirements of paragraph (5),
and who shall have passed the examination
developed and administered by the National
Board, and received an "O" endorsement from
the National Board.
(e) Inspection records shall be readily
available for annual review and audit by the
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