(a) Authority and Jurisdiction. (Amended by Ord. No. 179,329, Eff. 12/10/07, Oper. 1/1/08.) The Department shall have authority and jurisdiction over all boilers, pressure vessels and automotive hoists, any of which are operated by or contain steam, air, gas, gasoline, electricity or diesel or semi-diesel engines, and steam engines or turbines or their multiple units, developing 50 horsepower or more, and shall inspect and license the use and operation of these apparatus, machinery or equipment, including those owned, operated or controlled by the City, as provided in this article.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Boilers, pressure vessels and automotive hoists in private residences.
2. Boilers, pressure vessels and automotive hoists owned and operated by entities of the United States Government, County of Los Angeles, and the State of California.
3. Boilers, pressure vessels and automotive hoists operated or engaged in interstate commerce.