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title: O.C.G.A. § 25-15-26. Requirement of valid inspection certificate for operation of a boiler or pressure vessel.
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# O.C.G.A. § 25-15-26. Requirement of valid inspection certificate for operation of a boiler or pressure vessel.

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, or corporation to operate in this state a boiler or pressure vessel, except a pressure vessel covered by owner or user inspection service as provided for in Code Section 25-15-24, without a valid inspection certificate. The operation of a boiler or pressure vessel without such inspection certificate or at a pressure exceeding that specified in such inspection certificate or in violation of this article shall constitute a misdemeanor.

## History

Code 1981, § 34-11-16, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1227, § 1; Ga. L. 1985, p. 149, § 34; Code 1981, § 25-15-26, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2012, p. 1144, § 2/SB 446.

## Administrative Rules and Regulations

Preparation for Certificate Inspection, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Rules of Safety Fire Commissioner, Rules and Regulations for Boilers and Pressure Valves, Rule 120-3-26-.19.