LAC 55:V.5068. Unsafe Boilers

A. Whenever the chief inspector, a deputy inspector or special inspector finds a boiler in operation or about to be placed in operation, the continued use of which constitutes an imminent hazard to life or limb, he shall order such boiler to be instantly taken out of service and/or not placed in service until proper repairs or changes have been made. He shall at that time serve a preliminary order on the owner or user ordering the use of such boiler discontinued. He shall have the owner or user sign the preliminary order, and submit the original copy to the chief inspector. He shall notify the chief inspector by telephone when a preliminary order is issued.