(a) Inspection reports shall be filed using National Board form NB-6 or a form containing the equivalent information. Inspectors shall file inspection reports with the Chief Inspector electronically into an inspection report database approved by the Chief Inspector:

(1) within 10 working days after the date each inspection is performed;

(2) immediately for all conditions of imminent danger, or any condition that would result in the insurance company's refusal to issue or continue an insurance policy on the boiler or pressure vessel;

(3) shall include the insurance policy identifier covering any equipment inspected by a special inspector; and

(4) shall include comments or indications as to the condition of items inspected and the results of any testing performed.

(b) Inspectors shall notify the Chief Inspector by telephone at (919) 707-7918 or email at boiler.safety@labor.nc.gov immediately upon becoming aware of an accident which renders a boiler or pressure vessel inoperative or causes damage to property, personal injury, or death.

(c) Should the inspector, during the course of making an inspection, find a condition of imminent danger, he they shall immediately notify the Chief Inspector by telephone at (919) 707-7918 or email at boiler.safety@labor.nc.gov so that steps might be taken to remove the device from service.

History Note: Authority G.S. 95‑69.11; 95‑69.14;

Eff. May 29, 1981;

Amended Eff. July 1, 2006; January 1, 1995;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 22, 2018;

Amended Eff. November 1, 2024; April 1, 2022.