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Any boiler, tank, jacketed kettle, generator or reservoir having been in use eight years or more and in such condition that in the opinion of the inspector the same should be drilled in order that the exact thickness and condition may be ascertained, shall be reported to the department of buildings which shall serve the owner or agent with a written notice to show cause to the said department of buildings within five days why such boiler, tank, jacketed kettle, generator or reservoir should not be drilled. If, after the owner or agent has been heard or at the end of five days, the department of buildings deems it necessary, then such boiler, tank, jacketed kettle, generator or reservoir may be drilled at points near the water line and at the bottom of the shell of the boiler or at such other points in the boiler, tank, jacketed kettle, generator or reservoir as the inspecting officer may direct and the thickness of said material shall be determined thereafter at such periodic inspection as the inspecting officer may deem necessary and the steam pressure or other pressure allowed shall be governed by such ascertained thickness and general condition of boiler, tank, jacketed kettle, generator or reservoir. The drilling and plugging of said holes shall be done at the expense of the owner.
(Prior code § 17-2A.6; Amend Coun. J. 9-13-89, p. 4604)