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STEAM-BOILERS.

No. 32 of 1909.

1791

No. 32 of 1909.

No. 32 of 1909.

An Ordinance to provide for the periodical inspection of steam-boilers and prime movers.

[29th October, 1909.]

Law Rev. Ord., 1924.

*

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Steam-boilers Ordinance, 1909.

2. (1) In this Ordinance,

(a) "Boiler" includes any cylinder or vessel for generating steam under pressure.

(b) "Owner" includes any agent or hirer using any boiler or prime mover.

(c) "Prime mover" includes any steam engine, fly-wheel, first driving shaft, and pulley attached to any such engine.

(2) This Ordinance shall not apply to boilers or prime movers used on board of ships or boats.

3. The Governor may appoint inspectors to inspect boilers and prime movers who for the purpose of such inspection are hereby empowered to enter any premises in or upon which any such boiler or prime mover may be at any time between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., or at any time when the machinery is in motion.

4. The owner of a boiler or prime mover shall not use the same unless a certificate has been duly granted in respect thereof in the manner hereinafter provided nor shall he continue to use such boiler or prime mover after the expiration of the period for which such certificate is granted.

5. If the owner of a boiler or prime mover gives notice to an inspector of his desire to have the same inspected, the inspector to whom such notice is given shall make a thorough examination of such boiler or prime mover and every part thereof at a time to be appointed by him between sunrise and sunset, and within a reasonable period after such notice, and the owner or person in charge thereof shall afford to such inspector all reasonable facilities for such examination and all such information as may reasonably be required.

*As amended by Law Rev. Ord., 1924.

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STEAM-BOILERS. No. 32 of 1909. 1791 No. 32 of 1909. No. 32 of 1909. An Ordinance to provide for the periodical inspection of steam-boilers and prime movers. [29th October, 1909.] Law Rev. Ord., 1924. * 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Steam-boilers Ordinance, 1909. 2. (1) In this Ordinance, (a) "Boiler" includes any cylinder or vessel for generating steam under pressure. (b) "Owner" includes any agent or hirer using any boiler or prime mover. (c) "Prime mover" includes any steam engine, fly-wheel, first driving shaft, and pulley attached to any such engine. (2) This Ordinance shall not apply to boilers or prime movers used on board of ships or boats. 3. The Governor may appoint inspectors to inspect boilers and prime movers who for the purpose of such inspection are hereby empowered to enter any premises in or upon which any such boiler or prime mover may be at any time between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., or at any time when the machinery is in motion. 4. The owner of a boiler or prime mover shall not use the same unless a certificate has been duly granted in respect thereof in the manner hereinafter provided nor shall he continue to use such boiler or prime mover after the expiration of the period for which such certificate is granted. 5. If the owner of a boiler or prime mover gives notice to an inspector of his desire to have the same inspected, the inspector to whom such notice is given shall make a thorough examination of such boiler or prime mover and every part thereof at a time to be appointed by him between sunrise and sunset, and within a reasonable period after such notice, and the owner or person in charge thereof shall afford to such inspector all reasonable facilities for such examination and all such information as may reasonably be required. *As amended by Law Rev. Ord., 1924.
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STEAM-BOILERS. No. 32 of 1909. 1791 No. 32 of 1909. No. 32 of 1909. An Ordinance to provide for the periodical inspection of [Originally steam-boilers and prime movers. [29th October, 1909.] Law Rev. Ord., 1924.] * 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Steam-boilers Short title. Ordinance, 1909. 2. (1) In this Ordinance, Interpretation and applica- (a) "Boiler" includes any cylinder or vessel for generat- tion. ing steam under pressure. (b) Owner" includes any agent or hirer using any boiler or prime mover. (c) "Prime mover" includes any steam engine, fly-wheel, first driving shaft, and pulley attached to any such engine. (2) This Ordinance shall not apply to boilers or prime movers used on board of ships or boats. 3. The Governor may appoint inspectors to inspect boilers Inspectors to and prime movers who for the purpose of such inspection he appointed. are hereby empowered to enter any premises in or upon which any such boiler or prime mover may be at any time between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., or at any time when the machinery is in motion. use without 4. The owner of a boiler or prime mover shall not use the Prohibition same unless a certificate has been duly granted in respect of out a thereof in the manner hereinafter provided nor shall he con- certificate. tinue to use such boiler or prime mover after the expiration of the period for which such certificate is granted. boiler or on notice. 5. If the owner of a boiler or prime mover gives notice to Inspectors to an inspector of his desire to have the same inspected, the examine inspector to whom such notice is given shall make a thorough prime mover examination of such boiler or prime mover and every part thereof at a time to be appointed by him between sunrise and sunset, and within a reasonable period after such notice, and the owner or person in charge thereof shall afford to such inspector all reasonable facilities for such examination and all such information as may reasonably be required. *As amended by Law Rev, Ord., 1924.
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STEAM-BOILERS.

No. 32 of 1909.

1791

No. 32 of 1909.

No. 32 of 1909.

An Ordinance to provide for the periodical inspection of [Originally

steam-boilers and prime movers.

[29th October, 1909.]

Law Rev. Ord., 1924.]

*

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Steam-boilers Short title. Ordinance, 1909.

2. (1) In this Ordinance,

Interpretation and applica-

(a) "Boiler" includes any cylinder or vessel for generat- tion. ing steam under pressure.

(b) Owner" includes any agent or hirer using any boiler or prime mover.

(c) "Prime mover" includes any steam engine, fly-wheel, first driving shaft, and pulley attached to any such engine.

(2) This Ordinance shall not apply to boilers or prime movers used on board of ships or boats.

3. The Governor may appoint inspectors to inspect boilers Inspectors to and prime movers who for the purpose of such inspection he appointed. are hereby empowered to enter any premises in or upon which any such boiler or prime mover may be at any time between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., or at any time when the machinery is in motion.

use

without

4. The owner of a boiler or prime mover shall not use the Prohibition same unless a certificate has been duly granted in respect of out a thereof in the manner hereinafter provided nor shall he con- certificate. tinue to use such boiler or prime mover after the expiration of the period for which such certificate is granted.

boiler or

on notice.

5. If the owner of a boiler or prime mover gives notice to Inspectors to an inspector of his desire to have the same inspected, the examine inspector to whom such notice is given shall make a thorough prime mover examination of such boiler or prime mover and every part thereof at a time to be appointed by him between sunrise and sunset, and within a reasonable period after such notice, and the owner or person in charge thereof shall afford to such inspector all reasonable facilities for such examination and all such information as may reasonably be required.

*As amended by Law Rev, Ord., 1924.

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