Section 505.180  Authorized Inspectors (general)

a)         To inspect ISI or non-ISI boilers or pressure vessels at nuclear facilities within the State an individual shall hold a Commission as a Special Inspector and an identifying commission card issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as provided in Section 8 of the Act.

b)         If an Authorized Inspector finds that the boiler or pressure vessel or any of its appurtenances are in an unsafe condition the Authorized Inspector shall immediately notify the Department and submit a report of the defects.

c)         The requirements of this Section are subject to the limitations of Section 505.20(c) of this Part.

d)         Authorized Inspectors shall perform all duties required of them under the ASME Code or the National Board Inspection Code, as applicable.  Authorized Inspectors shall notify the Department within 7 days if they have knowledge of a nuclear power system or an ISI or non-ISI boiler or pressure vessel that:

1)         is being operated without a valid Inspection Certificate;

2)         is being operated at a pressure which exceeds indicated pressure on the Inspection Certificate; or

3)         otherwise deviates from the requirements of this Part.

e)         Authorized Inspectors inspecting ISI boilers or pressure vessels or nuclear power systems shall meet the requirements of Section 505.1800 of this Part.

(Source:  Amended at 23 Ill. Reg. 13089, effective October 6, 1999)