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34 Pa. Code § 3a.5. Pennsylvania Inspector Commission and National Board Commission.

§ 3a.5. Pennsylvania Inspector Commission and National Board Commission.

 (a)  An individual shall hold a current Pennsylvania Inspector Commission to inspect boilers and unfired pressure vessels in this Commonwealth.

 (b)  The Department will conduct a Pennsylvania Inspector Commission examination on the act, this chapter and the ASME Codes.

 (c)  An applicant for a Pennsylvania Inspector Commission shall meet the following requirements:

   (1)  An applicant shall hold a current National Board Commission.

   (2)  An applicant shall meet the National Board requirements in NB-263.

   (3)  An applicant shall pass the Pennsylvania Inspector Commission examination with a grade of 70% or more.

 (d)  The National Board application will be used as the application for a Pennsylvania Inspector Commission examination.

 (e)  The Department will issue a Pennsylvania credential card and commission to an applicant who meets the requirements of subsection (c) and pays the required fee under §  3a.2 (relating to fees).

 (f)  The Department will administer examinations for National Board Commissions four times a year. Upon successful completion of the National Board Commission examination administered by the Department, the Department will issue a certificate of competency to the applicant which will enable the applicant to receive a National Board Commission.

Cross References

   This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §  3a.8 (reciprocity).



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