Minnesota Administrative Rules

5225.0410 HIGH PRESSURE BOILER CHIEF ENGINEER.

Each boiler plant over 300 horsepower must have designated a chief class operating engineer of proper grade as the chief engineer of the plant. The chief engineer shall have the responsibility for ensuring the safe operation and maintenance of the boiler plant. The requirements of this section are not met unless the chief engineer has the authority to make decisions to ensure that safety. The chief engineer shall work on the premises at least four hours per day, five days per week, with the exception of excused absences, such as vacation, sick leave, and holiday time.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 175.171; 183.42; 183.44; 183.465; 183.466; 183.54; 326B.958; 326B.964; 326B.966; 326B.982

History:

19 SR 591; L 2007 c 140 art 9 s 27; art 13 s 4

Published Electronically:

February 19, 2009