Rhode Island § 28-25-7 - Boiler Inspection and Pressure Vessels

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§ 28-25-7. Boiler Inspection and Pressure Vessels

R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-25-7

§ 28-25-7. Access to boilers and pressure vessels — Time of inspection.

The owner of any boiler or pressure vessel, whether or not subject to inspection under the provisions of this chapter, shall allow the inspector free access to it at all reasonable times. The owner of any boiler or pressure vessel subject to inspection shall have the boiler or pressure vessel ready for inspection at such time as shall be fixed by the inspector upon being given not less than two (2) weeks' written notice of the day fixed. In fixing the day, the inspector shall comply with the convenience and business requirements of the owner as far as he or she reasonably can. The chief or the inspector may, in his or her discretion, make any inspection on Sunday.

History of Section.
P.L. 1919, ch. 1770, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 94, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 297, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 28-25-5; P.L. 1985, ch. 508, § 1.

Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 28-25-7 ("Boiler Inspection and Pressure Vessels") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. 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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