Inspection Extension Request Procedure

(1) Application. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 146, § 6, an Owner/User or Engineer in Charge may apply to the Chief for an extension of a Certificate prior to its expiration. The extension period shall not exceed six months. (a) Application for an inspection extension shall be made on a form approved by the Board for this purpose, shall be signed by the applicant, and shall include a letter from an Authorized Inspector or, if not insured, a letter from a District Engineering Inspector. The letter shall provide guidance to the Chief on the condition of the Boiler. (b) Upon receipt of an application, the Chief shall review the request as soon as practicable and make a decision to either: 1. Grant the extension as requested; 2. Grant the extension with conditions; 3. Deny the extension request; or 4. Request additional information. (2) Any person aggrieved by the Chief’s decision may file a request for review by the Board. (3) Board Action. Upon receipt of an appeal, the Board shall review the request as soon as practicable and make a decision to either: (a) Grant the extension as requested; (b) Grant the extension with conditions; (c) Deny the extension request; (d) Request additional information; or (e) Commence an adjudicatory hearing to further review the extension request. Hearings will be held in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 30A, and 801 CMR