Section 505.180  Authorized Inspectors (general)

a)         ISI and non-ISI boilers and pressure vessels at nuclear facilities within the State shall be inspected by Authorized Inspectors.

b)         If an Authorized Inspector finds that the boiler or pressure vessel or any of its appurtenances are in an unsafe condition, the Authorized Inspector shall immediately notify the Agency and submit a report of the defects.

c)         The requirements of this Section are subject to the limitations of Section 505.20(c).

d)         Authorized Inspectors shall perform all duties required of them under the ASME Code or the National Board Inspection Code, as applicable.  Authorized Inspectors shall notify the Agency within 7 days if they have knowledge of a nuclear power system or an ISI or non-ISI boiler or pressure vessel that:

1)         is being operated without a valid Inspection Certificate;

2)         is being operated at a pressure that exceeds indicated pressure on the Inspection Certificate; or

3)         otherwise deviates from the requirements of this Part.

e)         Authorized Inspectors inspecting ISI boilers or pressure vessels or nuclear power systems shall meet the requirements of Section 505.1800.

f)         Authorized Inspectors inspecting non-ISI boilers and pressure vessels shall meet the requirements of Section 505.2800.

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 645, effective January 4, 2017)