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The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 237 of that year\u2019s edition of \u201cActs of Assembly,\u201d the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. Unfortunately, the 1972 \u201cActs\u201d aren\u2019t available online. It has been modified 2 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1973, chapter 425; in 1985, chapter 40.<\/p>","references":false,"refers_to":false,"permalink":{"id":220235,"object_type":"law","relational_id":59511,"identifier":"40.1-51.6","token":"40.1\/3.1\/1\/40.1-51.6","url":"\/40.1-51.6\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/40.1-51.6\/","token":"40.1\/3.1\/1\/40.1-51.6","dublin_core":{"Title":"Safety and Health Codes Board to formulate rules, regulations, etc.; cost of administration","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 40.1-51.6","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"A\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">A.<\/span> The <span class=\"dictionary\">Board<\/span> is authorized to formulate definitions, rules, regulations and standards which shall be designed for the protection of human life and property from the unsafe or dangerous construction, installation, inspection, operation, maintenance and repair of <span class=\"dictionary\">boilers<\/span> and pressure vessels in this Commonwealth.\n\t\t\tIn promulgating such rules, regulations and standards, the <span class=\"dictionary\">Board<\/span> shall consider any or all of the following: <a id=\"paragraph-218027\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/40.1-51.6\/#A\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"A1\" class=\"indent-1\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">1.<\/span> Standards, formulae and practices generally accepted by recognized engineering and safety authorities and bodies. <a id=\"paragraph-218028\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/40.1-51.6\/#A1\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"A2\" class=\"indent-1\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">2.<\/span> Previous experiences based upon inspections, performance, maintenance and operation. <a id=\"paragraph-218029\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/40.1-51.6\/#A2\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"A3\" class=\"indent-1\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">3.<\/span> Location of the <span class=\"dictionary\">boiler<\/span> or pressure vessel relative to persons. <a id=\"paragraph-218030\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/40.1-51.6\/#A3\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"A4\" class=\"indent-1\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">4.<\/span> Provisions for operational controls and safety devices. <a id=\"paragraph-218031\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/40.1-51.6\/#A4\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"A5\" class=\"indent-1\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">5.<\/span> Interrelation between other operations outside the scope of this chapter and those covered by this chapter. <a id=\"paragraph-218032\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/40.1-51.6\/#A5\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"A6\" class=\"indent-1\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">6.<\/span> Level of competency required of persons installing, constructing, maintaining or operating any equipment covered under this chapter or auxiliary equipment. <a id=\"paragraph-218033\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/40.1-51.6\/#A6\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"A7\" class=\"indent-1\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">7.<\/span> Federal <span class=\"dictionary\">laws<\/span>, rules, regulations and standards. <a id=\"paragraph-218034\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/40.1-51.6\/#A7\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"B\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">B.<\/span> The <span class=\"dictionary\">Commissioner<\/span> shall ensure that the costs of administering this chapter shall not exceed revenues generated from fees collected pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. <a id=\"paragraph-218035\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/40.1-51.6\/#B\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":"                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nSAFETY AND HEALTH CODES BOARD TO FORMULATE RULES, REGULATIONS, ETC.; COST OF\nADMINISTRATION (\u00a7 40.1-51.6)\n\nA. The Board is authorized to formulate definitions, rules, regulations and\nstandards which shall be designed for the protection of human life and property\nfrom the unsafe or dangerous construction, installation, inspection, operation,\nmaintenance and repair of boilers and pressure vessels in this Commonwealth.\n\t\t\tIn promulgating such rules, regulations and standards, the Board shall\nconsider any or all of the following:\n\n   1. Standards, formulae and practices generally accepted by recognized\n   engineering and safety authorities and bodies.\n\n   2. Previous experiences based upon inspections, performance, maintenance and\n   operation.\n\n   3. Location of the boiler or pressure vessel relative to persons.\n\n   4. Provisions for operational controls and safety devices.\n\n   5. Interrelation between other operations outside the scope of this chapter\n   and those covered by this chapter.\n\n   6. Level of competency required of persons installing, constructing,\n   maintaining or operating any equipment covered under this chapter or auxiliary\n   equipment.\n\n   7. Federal laws, rules, regulations and standards.\n\nB. The Commissioner shall ensure that the costs of administering this chapter\nshall not exceed revenues generated from fees collected pursuant to the\nprovisions of this chapter.\n\nHISTORY: 1972, c. 237; 1973, c. 425; 1985, c. 40.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}