Nev. Rev. Stat. § 455C.010
Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 455C.020 to 455C.085, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 455C — Boilers, Elevators and Pressure Vessels
Nevada · statute · Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 455C · 21 active provisions
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 455C.020
“Boiler” defined
“Boiler” means a closed vessel in which water is heated, steam is generated, steam is superheated, or any combination thereof, under pressure or vacuum, for use external to the boiler by the direct application of heat. The term includes a fired unit for heating or vaporizing liquids other than water if the unit is sepa…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 455C.030
“Boiler inspector” defined
“Boiler inspector” means a person who inspects boilers and pressure vessels.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 455C.040
“Certificate” defined
“Certificate” means a certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of NRS 455C.110.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 455C.050
“Division” defined
“Division” means the Division of Industrial Relations of the Department of Business and Industry.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 455C.060
“Elevator” defined
“Elevator” includes, without limitation, an elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, moving walk, wheelchair lift or related equipment.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 455C.070
“Elevator mechanic” defined
“Elevator mechanic” means a person who installs, maintains, relocates, improves, alters or repairs elevators.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 455C.080
“Pressure vessel” defined
“Pressure vessel” means a vessel in which pressure is obtained from an external source or by the application of heat from a direct or indirect source.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 455C.085
“Water heater” defined
“Water heater” means an appliance that is: 1. Designed primarily to supply hot water for domestic or commercial purposes; and 2. Equipped with automatic controls which limit water temperature to a maximum of 210 degrees Fahrenheit (99 degrees Centigrade).
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 455C.090
Inapplicability of chapter to certain water heaters
The provisions of this chapter and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto do not apply to a water heater if, with regard to the water heater, none of the following limitations is exceeded: 1. An input of heat of 199,999 British thermal units per hour (58,600 watts). 2. A water temperature of 210 degrees Fahrenheit (9…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 455C.100
Owner of boiler, elevator or pressure vessel to obtain permit from Division; exception
The owner of a boiler, elevator or pressure vessel must obtain a permit issued by the Division before the boiler, elevator or pressure vessel may be operated unless the Division has provided an exemption for the boiler, elevator or pressure vessel pursuant to NRS 455C.110.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 455C.110
Regulations: Standards and procedures; certification of boiler inspectors and elevator mechanics; grounds for disciplinary action; methods of enforcement
The Division shall adopt regulations that establish: 1. Standards and procedures relating to the installation, inspection, operation, maintenance, relocation, improvement, alteration and repair of boilers, elevators and pressure vessels, including, without limitation, regulations: (a) Providing an exemption from those…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 455C.112
Regulations applicable to equipment and apparatuses used in connection with water heater
Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 455C.090, the Division may adopt regulations that apply to the equipment and apparatuses used in connection with a water heater.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 455C.115
Restriction on adoption of regulations concerning construction, maintenance, operation or safety of building, structure or other property
Before the Division may adopt any regulation concerning the construction, maintenance, operation or safety of a building, structure or other property in this State, the Division shall consult with the Deputy Administrator of the Public Works - Compliance and Code Enforcement Section for the purposes of subsection 9 of…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 455C.120
Fees
1. The Division shall, by regulation, prescribe any fee that is necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including, without limitation, fees for: (a) An application for a certificate; (b) The issuance of a certificate; (c) The renewal of a certificate; (d) Any examination the Division may require for obta…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 455C.125
Petition to determine if criminal history will disqualify person from obtaining certificate; fee; posting of requirements for certificate and list of disqualifying crimes on Internet; report
1. The Division shall develop and implement a process by which a person with a criminal history may petition the Division to review the criminal history of the person to determine if the person’s criminal history will disqualify the person from obtaining a certificate as a boiler inspector or elevator mechanic pursuant…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 455C.130
Application for issuance or renewal of certificate: Statement regarding obligation of child support required; grounds for denial of certificate; duty of Division. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]
1. An applicant for the issuance or renewal of a certificate must submit to the Division the statement prescribed by the Division of Social Services of the Department of Human Services pursuant to NRS 425.520. The statement must be completed and signed by the applicant. 2. The Division shall include the statement requi…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 455C.140
Application for issuance of certificate: Social security number required. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]
An application for the issuance of a certificate must include the social security number of the applicant.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 455C.150
Suspension of certificate for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of certification. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]
1. If the Division receives a copy of a court order issued pursuant to NRS 425.540 that provides for the suspension of all professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits issued to the holder of a certificate, the Division shall deem the certificate to be suspended at the end of the 30th…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 455C.155
Application for renewal of certificate: Information concerning state business license required; conditions which require denial
1. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter, an applicant for the renewal of a certificate must indicate in the application submitted to the Division whether the applicant has a state business license. If the applicant has a state business license, the applicant must include in the application th…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 455C.160
Unlawful to perform certain acts concerning elevator unless certified as elevator mechanic; criminal penalty; exception
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, it is unlawful for any person to install, maintain, relocate, improve, alter or repair an elevator within this State unless the person is certified as an elevator mechanic pursuant to NRS 455C.110. 2. A person who violates subsection 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor. 3. The…