SECTION 380:25-17-1. General provisions

(a)   Examinations for commissions from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors and certificates from the American Petroleum Institute shall be conducted on the first Wednesday and one-half day Thursday in March, June, September, and December, provided five or more applications for examination are received by the Chief Boiler Inspector on or before the first work day of the month preceding the month of the examination. Requests for examination, along with the applicable fee, shall be submitted to the Chief Boiler Inspector in accordance with the relevant requirements of the Oklahoma Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act, the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, and the American Petroleum Institute.

(b)   Examinations for the issuance of a Boiler Operator License will be conducted by the Chief Boiler Inspector, or as a part of a recognized training course.

(c)   Examinations leading to a National Board Commission or a Certificate from the American Petroleum Institute shall be administered by the Chief Boiler Inspector or Deputy Boiler Inspector. Additionally, proctors shall be in accordance with the respective issuing agency's requirements, but at a minimum should include two additional persons from the following:

(1)   Petroleum Industry, (required for API examinations), and

(2)   The insurance industry, or

(3)   The boiler or pressure vessel manufacturers holding a certificate of authorization issued by the ASME or the National Board.

[Source: Amended at 19 Ok Reg 2788, eff 11-1-02]