2006 Code of Virginia § 15.2-910 - Ordinance certifying boiler and pressure vessel operators; penalty

15.2-910. Ordinance certifying boiler and pressure vessel operators;penalty.

A. Any locality may by ordinance require any person who engages in, or offersto engage in, for the general public for compensation, the operation ormaintenance of a boiler or pressure vessel in such locality, to obtain acertificate from the locality.

B. The ordinance shall require the applicant for such certificate to furnishevidence of his ability and proficiency; shall require the examination ofevery such applicant to determine his qualifications; and shall designate orestablish an agent or board for the locality to examine and determine aperson's qualifications for certification. A certificate shall not be grantedto an applicant found not to be qualified.

C. In accordance with the Administrative Process Act ( 2.2-4000 et seq.),the Safety and Health Codes Board shall establish standards to be used indetermining an applicant's ability, proficiency and qualifications.

D. No person certified pursuant to this section or certified or licensedpursuant to Chapter 3.1 ( 40.1-51.5 et seq.) of Title 40.1 shall be requiredto obtain any other such certificate or to pay a fee, other than the initialcertification fee, in any locality in which he practices his trade.

E. Any such ordinance adopted by a locality may provide for penalties notexceeding those applicable to Class 3 misdemeanors.

(1989, c. 224, 15.1-11.6; 1997, c. 587.)