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SHORT TITLE.

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Schedule,-contd.

AMENDMENT OR REPEAL.

24. The Steam-boilers Ordinance, 1909. (No. 32 of 1909), -contd.

notice of his intention to make such addi- tion, alteration or renewal to an inspector and has obtained his assent thereto indorsed on the certificate.

(2) Such assent may be unqualified or, in the inspector's discretion, subject to a condition that the boiler shall not be operated for a specified period or until it has been reinspected or re-examined, and the certificate of fitness shall be deemed to be suspended for such period or, as the case may be, until the additions, altera- tions or renewals have been completed to the satisfaction of an inspector and au inspector has reinspected or re-examined the boiler and restored the certificate.

(3) On receipt of notice from the owner of any boiler that any alteration or renewal thereof or any addition thereto has been completed, an inspector shall forthwith re- inspect or re-examine the boiler.

(4) Nothing in this section shall prevent the operation of any boiler at any time if such operation be necessary for the protec- tion of life or property.

12. The owner or the person in charge of any Accidents

boiler shall, if—

to, and

dangerous

(1) any accident occurs to the boiler; or defects in,

boilers to

(2) he becomes aware of any defect in be reported. the boiler likely to cause danger to life or property,

with the least possible delay make a report to an inspector, and thereupon the inspec- tor shall examine the boiler and investigate the circumstances of any such accident.

13. Every person who acts in contravention of Offences and

or fails to comply with the provisions of penalties. this Ordinance or of any regulations shall

be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction thereof to a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars.

14. No legal proceeding of any kind whatso- Protection

ever, civil or criminal, shall without the of inspector

and

permission of the Governor be brought inspecting against any inspector or any inspecting authorities. authority in respect of any act done in pursuance or execution or intended execu- tion of this Ordinance, or in respect of any alleged neglect or default in the execution of this Ordinance.

15. This Ordinance shall not apply

(1) to any boiler used, adapted or in- tended to be used only on board any ship. boat or other vessel;

(2) to any boiler which is the property of the Crown.

Savings.

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