Michigan § 339.5946 - Operation of boiler; valid inspection certificate required; pressure restrictions; violation; penalties.
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§ 339.5946. Operation of boiler; valid inspection certificate required; pressure restrictions; violation; penalties.
(1) A person shall not operate under pressure a boiler that is subject to the inspection requirements provided in this article without a valid inspection certificate.
(2) A person shall not cause a boiler that is subject to the inspection requirements provided in this article to be operated at a pressure that exceeds the maximum operating pressure specified on the boiler's inspection certificate.
(3) In addition to any penalties or remedies under article 6, a person that violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00, or imprisonment for not more than 60 days, or both. Each day a boiler is operated in violation of this section is a separate offense.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 339.5946 ("Operation of boiler; valid inspection certificate required; pressure restrictions; violation; penalties.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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