1. Boilers. This chapter does not apply to: A. Boilers that are under federal control; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] B. Boilers used solely for propelling motor road vehicles; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] C. Boilers of steam fire engines brought into the State for temporary use in times of emergency to check conflagrations; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] D. Boilers used for agricultural purposes only; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] E. Steam heating boilers, hot water heating boilers and hot water supply boilers , with the exception of boilers located in schoolhouses; or [PL 2015, c. 311, §1 (AMD).] F. Miniature boilers exempt pursuant to section 15103-A. [PL 2013, c. 70, Pt. C, §8 (AMD).] [PL 2015, c. 311, §1 (AMD).] 2. Pressure vessels. This chapter does not apply to: A. Pressure vessels that are under federal control; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] B. Pressure vessels used for the transportation and storage of compressed or liquefied gases constructed in compliance with specifications of the United States Department of Transportation; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] C. Pressure vessels located on vehicles operating under the rules of other state authorities and used for carrying passengers or freight; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] D. Pressure vessels installed on the right-of-way of railroads and used directly in the operation of trains; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] E. Pressure vessels used solely for agricultural purposes on farms; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] F. Pressure vessels located in private residences and apartment houses with fewer than 6 apartments; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] G. Pressure vessels having an internal or external operating pressure not exceeding 15 pounds per square inch; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] H. Vessels for containing water under pressure, including those containing air, the compression of which serves only as a cushion, when neither of the following limitations is exceeded: (1) A design pressure of 300 pressure pounds per square inch; or (2) A design temperature of 210 degrees Fahrenheit; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] I. Pressure vessels containing water heated by steam or any other direct or indirect means when none of the following limitations are exceeded: (1) A heat input of 200,000 British thermal units per hour; (2) A water temperature of 200 degrees Fahrenheit; or (3) A normal water-containing capacity of 120 gallons; [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] J. Pressure vessels that do not exceed: (1) Five cubic feet in volume and 250 pounds per square inch gauge pressure; (2) One and 1/2 cubic feet in volume and 600 pounds per square inch gauge pressure; or (3) An inside diameter of 6 inches with no limitation on pressure; or [PL 2003, c. 204, Pt. G, §1 (AMD).] K. Pressure vessels that are used as an integral part of a circuit breaker or transformer. [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §14 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. H, §17 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 204, Pt. G, §1 (AMD).]
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