SECTION 380:25-13-1. General

(a)   All businesses, firms or corporations engaged in the service, repair and/or installation of boilers or pressure vessels as required by Title 40 Section 141.6 of the Oklahoma Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act shall be licensed by the Department of Labor.

(b)   All persons engaged in the profession of service, repair and/or installation of boilers or pressure vessels, whether working individually or in the employ of a business, firm or corporation licensed as required by Title 40, Section 141.6 of the Oklahoma Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act, shall be required to pass a written examination administered by the Department of Labor, except that unlicenced persons may assist in the repair, service and installation of boilers and pressure vessels when under the direct supervision of a licensed individual. Except, that those licensed professionals that may be assisting in the installation of a boiler or pressure vessel in a limited capacity, such as certified welders, licensed electricians, etc., shall not be required to possess a boiler installers license.

(c)   These rules shall not be construed as in any way preventing the owner or user of any boiler or pressure vessel from performing minor repairs and maintenance to boilers and pressure vessels under his or her control, providing that all such minor repairs and maintenance are in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Additionally, as regards owner user inspection agencies, routine repairs and maintenance may be determined by the authorized inspector.

[Source: Amended at 10 Ok Reg 3075, eff 6-25-93; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 2788, eff 11-1-02]