The
Steam Boilers
Act
Chapter 221 of The Revised Statutes of Saskatchewan, 1930
(effective February 1, 1931).
NOTE:
This consolidation is not official. Amendments have been
incorporated for convenience of reference and the original statutes
and regulations should be consulted for all purposes of interpretation
and application of the law. In order to preserve the integrity of the
original statutes and regulations, errors that may have appeared
are reproduced in this consolidation.
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Table of Contents
SHORT TITLE
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PART III
Short title
Operation of Boilers
INTERPRETATION
2
Interpretation
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4
5
6
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Registration and License
Registration of boilers
Dealer’s license
Nonresident privileges
License not transferable
Suspension or cancellation of license
Effect of license
PART I
PART II
INSPECTORS
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Appointment
Qualifications
Oath of office
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DUTIES OF INSPECTORS
Duties
Rating working pressure
Record of inspections kept
Annual report
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POWERS OF INSPECTORS
Entry upon premises
Evidence
Examination of boilers in course of construction or
repair
Power to cut holes
Power to require steaming up
Precautions re entering boilers
Boilers not operated since previous inspection
PROHIBITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Unsafe boilers not used
Regulation of pressure on connected boilers
Operating without inspection certificate
Reduction in working pressure
Fusible plug
Lock pop safety valve
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REPORT OF ACCIDENTS
Owner to report acidents
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ENGINEERS’ AND FIREMEN’S CERTIFICATES
Examinations
Classes
Final certificates
Qualifications for first class examination
Qualilications for second class examination
Qualifications for third class examination
Qualification for traction engineer’s examination
Foreign certificate
Qualifications for provisional
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Firemen's Certificate
General certificate
Special certificate
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General
Qualification of other persons
Permits in urgent cases
Certificate to be posted up
Operation of boilers without certificates
Employment of unlicensed operators
PART IV
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DUTIES OF OWNER
Inspector to have free access for inspection
Defects in boiler to be made known
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INSPECTION CERTIFICATE AND FEES
Certificate and inspection fee
Scope of inspection certificate
Certificate to be posted or produced
Certificate to accompany exchange of boiler
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Operations of Threshing Engines
Management and operation
PART V
Miscellaneous Provisions
Power to minister o cancel certificate
Regulations
Forms
Interprovincial certificates
Special rules and regulations
Disposal of fees
Obstructing inspectors
Penalties
SCHEDULE
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Inspection
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CHAPTER 221
An Act respecting Steam Boilers
SHORT TITLE
Short title
1
This Act may be cited as The Steam Boilers Act.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.1; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.1.
INTERPRETATION
Interpretation
2(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the expression:
“Boiler”
“Boiler” includes:
(a) steam heating boilers of over twenty horse power in public buildings,
office blocks, stores, hotels, apartment blocks where there are more than two
families living, and other buildings used for public purposes or in which the
public from time to time congregate; and
(b) subject to the exceptions contained in clauses (c) to (g) inclusive, all other
steam boilers or batteries of boilers and every part thereof or apparatus or
thing attached to or used in connection therewith;
but does not include:
(c)
steam boilers on motor vehicles within the meaning of The Vehicles Act;
(d)
boilers of less capacity than two horse power;
(e) boilers used for heating water for domestic purposes or generating steam
solely for heating private dwelling houses, which carry less than fifteen pounds
pressure;
(f) railway locomotives belonging to and operated by a railway company
incorporated under a Dominion charter;
(g)
steamboat boilers;
“Certificate”
2. “Certificate” means the interim provisional or final certificate of qualification
issued to an engineer under the provisions of this Act
“Dealer”
3. “Dealer” includes every person engaged in the business of buying, selling or
exchanging steam boilers;
“Department”
4.
“Department” means the Department of Railways, Labour and Industries;
“Engineer”
5. “Engineer” means a person having charge of or operating a steam boiler, or
a steam boiler and the steam engine connected therewith, under the provisions of
this Act;
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“Inspection certificate”
6. “Inspection certificate” means the annual certificate of the inspection of a
boiler issued by an inspector;
“Inspector”
7. “Inspector” means the Provincial Chief Inspector of Steam Boilers or an
inspector of steam boilers appointed under the provisions on this Act;
“Minister”
8.
“Minister” means the Minister of Railways, Labour and Industries;
“Owner”
9. “Owner” means any person, firm or corporation the owner or lessee of a boiler
and includes the manager or other head officer in charge of the business of any such
firm or corporation;
“Portable”
10. “Portable,” as applied to a boiler, means mounted on wheels or on a truck or
carriage so as to enable it to be readily moved from place to place;
“Semi-portable”
“Traction”
12. “Traction,” as applied to a boiler, means mounted on wheels so that it can be
moved from place to place by means of its own power.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in paragraph 1 of the preceding subsection
the Provincial Chief Inspector of Steam Boilers may, from time to time, give written
notice to the owner or user of any steam boiler on a motor vehicle within the meaning
of The Vehicles Act or of any boiler of less capacity than two horse power, that such
of the provisions of this Act as are specified in the notice shall thereafter apply
to such boiler, and thereupon such provisions shall so apply until withdrawn by
subsequent notice in writing.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.2; 1921-22, c.69, s.1; 1927,
c.56, s.2; 1928, c.72, s.1; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.2.
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PART I
Registration and License
Registration of boilers
3(1) Every owner of a portable, traction or semi-portable boiler shall pay to the
department a registration fee of $5, and thereafter an annual fee of $5, and the
department shall issue for each boiler so registered:
(a) a numbered license showing that such boiler is registered in accordance
with this Act; and
(b) a numbered license plate bearing the license number of the boiler, the
year during which the license is in force and the letters “SASK.;”
and shall cause the name and address of the owner, the number of the license
and a description of the boiler to be kept on record.
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11. “Semi-portable,” as applied to a boiler, means mounted on skids or otherwise
so as to enable it to be moved from place to place, and includes semi-fixed boilers
and boilers used for temporary purposes which are not set in brickwork or other
permanent setting;
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(2) No portable traction or semi-portable boiler which is not so registered, or which
does not display thereon the numbered license plate provided by the department,
shall be used or operated, except as hereinafter provided.
(3) The purchaser of a second-hand boiler for which the owner has paid the license
fee for the current year may operate it for not more than six days from the date of
transfer of ownership, before re-registering the boiler with the department.
(4)
Every license shall expire on the thirty-first day of December in each year.
(5) The departmental receipt for the annual fee shall be accepted by all constables,
magistrates and others as an interim license for a period of ten days from the date
thereof, pending the issue of the numbered license plate.
(6) The numbered license plate shall be kept free from dirt and obstruction of any
kind, and, shall be so affixed as to be at all times plainly visible.
(7) In case of the loss of a number plate, the owner shall forthwith apply to the
department for re-registration of his boiler and shall thereupon receive a new
number plate for the sum of $1.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.3; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.3.
Dealer’s license
4(1) A dealer may, instead of registering each portable, traction or semi-portable
boiler owned or controlled by him, make application for a general distinguishing
number or mark, and the department may issue a certificate of registration
containing the name, place of business and address of the applicant and the general
distinguishing number or mark allotted to him, and any such boiler owned or
controlled by a dealer shall, until delivered to a purchaser, be regarded as sufficiently
registered under such number or mark.
(2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to a portable, traction or
semi-portable boiler used or operated by a dealer or his employees otherwise than
for the purpose of his business.
(3) The annual license fee for a dealer shall be $15, which shall entitle him to
receive four distinguishing number plates, and for every additional four number
plates a further fee of $15 shall be paid.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.4; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.4.
Nonresident privileges
5(1) A nonresident of this province who brings into the province a portable, traction
or semi-portable boiler shall, before operating it, make application to the department
for registration and pay the prescribed registration fee of $5.
(2) Where such nonresident has complied with the laws relative to the said boiler,
of the province, state or country whence the boiler has been brought in, and holds
a certificate from the boiler inspection department of the said province, state or
country or other competent authority that the boiler may be safely operated, he
may operate the same within this province, at a working pressure not exceeding
the working pressure authorised by the certificate, for a period not exceeding four
days from the date of its so being brought in.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.5; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.5.
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(8) Any person neglecting or violating any of the provisions of this section shall
be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine of not less than
$10 and not more than $50.
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License not transferable
6 A steam boiler license shall not be transferable.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.6; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.6.
Suspension or cancellation of license
7 The minister may at any time upon due cause being shown cancel or suspend
any license issued under this Act.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.7; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.7.
Effect of license
8 The issue of a license under this Part shall not be taken as evidence that the
steam boiler is in condition to be safely operated, and shall not exonerate any owner
from responsibility in connection with its operation.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.8; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.8.
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Inspection
INSPECTORS
Appointment
9 There may be appointed an officer, to be styled Chief Inspector of Steam Boilers
for Saskatchewan, and such other inspectors of steam boilers as may be necessary
from time to time for the purposes of this Act, who shall receive such remuneration
as the Lieutenant Govemor in Council may approve.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.9; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.9.
Qualifications
10
No person shall hold the office of chief inspector or of an inspector unless he:
(a)
is a British subject;
(b) has had at least four years’ experience as a practical machinist or
boilermaker;
(c)
is the holder of a Saskatchewan first class engineer’s certificate; and
(d) has passed a satisfactory examination before a board of examiners
composed of inspectors or such other persons as the minister may direct;
nor shall any person holding such office be either directly or indirectly interested
in the sale of boilers or steam machinery.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.10; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.10.
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PART II
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Oath of office
11 The chief and every other inspector shall before entering upon the performance
of the duties of his office take and subscribe an oath that he will faithfully and
impartially perform them.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.11; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.11.
DUTIES OF INSPECTORS
Duties
12(1) It shall be the duty of every inspector to inspect, at any time when in his
opinion such examination is necessary, all boilers within his district, and also all
boilers reported to him as unsafe, or which he may have reason to believe, have
become unsafe from any cause, and to notify the owner of such boiler of any defect
discovered and what repairs are necessary.
(2) An inspector when making an inspection shall:
(b) see that all flywheels, pulleys and belting in the engine and boiler rooms
are properly protected and operated at safe speeds.
(3) If a defect is discovered in a boiler which is under steam pressure and if in the
opinion of the inspector such defect may cause immediate danger, he shall order the
engineer or person in charge of the boiler to draw the fire and blow off the steam,
and the engineer or other person in charge shall obey such instructions without
reference to anyone else.
(4) An inspector shall, upon completion of a first inspection, stamp upon every
boiler a number.
(5) If an owner desires a special inspection or any other special service from an
inspector, he shall be entitled to the same upon application, but he shall be liable
to the minister for all expenses connected with the making of such inspection or the
performance of such other services.
(6) In the case of boilers not exceeding twenty horse power used for heating
purposes in hotels, stores, office buildings, theatres, churches, apartment buildings
or other buildings used for public purposes, or in which the public from time to time
congregate, the inspector shall without fee lock and seal the pop and safety valve
on the boiler so as to permit of no greater steam pressure in the boiler than fifteen
pounds to the square inch unless the owner desires to use a greater pressure, in
which case all the provisions of this Act in respect to the operation of steam boilers
shall apply.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.12; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.12.
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(a) satisfy himself by a thorough examination that the rules and regulations
for construction, maintenance and operation of steam boilers as prescribed by
the minister are properly carried out, and that the boiler and its connections
may be safely used without peril to life;
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Rating working pressure
13(1) Inspectors shall rate the working pressure of working pressure all boilers in
accordance with the formulæ set forth in the regulations of the department, taking into
account the workmanship of the boiler, the material of which it is constructed and its
condition at the time of inspection.
(2) The hydrostatic test pressure to which a boiler may be subjected at the time of the
inspection shall be in the ratio of one hundred and fifty pounds hydrostatic test pressure
to one hundred pounds working pressure as determined by this section.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.13; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.13.
Record of inspections kept
14 Every inspector shall keep a true record of all boilers inspected and all repairs ordered
by him, of all boilers condemned by him as unsafe, of all accidents to boilers in his district
whether by explosion or otherwise, and of all casualties in connection with boilers in his
district.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.14; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.14.
15 Every inspector shall, annually on or before the last day of April in each year furnish
a concise report to the minister of all inspections made by him during the preceding year
and of all accidents and casualties connected with the operation of steam boilers within
his district.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.15; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.15.
POWERS OF INSPECTORS
Entry upon premises
16 For the purposes of this Act an inspector may at any reasonable hour enter upon lands
or into any building where a steam boiler is operated.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.16; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.16.
Evidence
17(1) An inspector may by notice in writing signed by him require the attendance of any
person before him, at a time and place to be named in such notice, and may examine such
person on oath regarding any matter connected with the inspection or operation of any
boiler or any accident thereto.
(2) Any person wilfully neglecting or refusing to comply with the notice of an inspector
or to be examined as aforesaid shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction thereof to a fine of $25 and on nonpayment of such fine forthwith after conviction
to imprisonment for one month.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.17; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.17.
Examination of boilers in course of construction or repair
18 Inspectors shall have the right at all reasonable hours to examine boilers in course of
construction or undergoing repair, and to refuse to grant a certificate of inspection for any
boiler found to be improperly constructed or repaired or of which permission to make such
inspection has been refused.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.18; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.18.
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Annual report
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Power to cut holes
19 In order to satisfy himself as to the thickness of the plate or the internal or
extemal condition of any boiler the inspector may cut holes in the same or remove
the covering or any part of the covering, or may order holes to be cut or the whole
or any part of the covering to be removed, and in the latter case the owner shall
forthwith see that such orders are complied with.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.19; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.19.
Power to require steaming up
20 The inspector may require any boiler under inspection to be steamed up and
the engine put in motion to test the governor or the safety valve or any other part
of the boiler or engine.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.20; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.20.
Precautions re entering boilers
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.21; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.21.
Boilers not operated since previous inspection
22 If the owner of a boiler proves to the satisfaction of the inspector that his boiler
has not been operated since the date of the previous inspection and is in as good
condition as when inspected, the inspector may issue a new inspection certificate
without inspecting the boiler and may remit the fee for inspection hereinafter
provided for.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.22; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.22.
DUTIES OF OWNER
Inspector to have free access for inspection
23(1) The owner or operator of a steam boiler shall allow the inspector free access
to the same; and shall furnish water and fill the boiler to permit of the hydrostatic
test being made, and when necessary shall remove any jacket or covering from the
boiler as directed by the inspector; he shall also assist the inspector in making his
inspection and shall point out any defect that he may know of or believe to exist in
the boiler or the machinery connected therewith, and shall fully and truly answer
any pertinent questions concerning the same.
(2) Before a stationary boiler is subjected to the hydrostatic test the owner or
operator shall see that it is opened for inspection, the man hole and hand hole
plates removed, the flues cleaned and all soot removed; and in the case of a portable
boiler, that the furnace grates and straw burners are taken out and the fire box
thoroughly cleaned.
(3) Should an owner refuse or neglect to have the above provisions complied with,
the inspector may have the work done at the expense of the owner.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.23; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.23.
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21 When an inspector has to enter a steam boiler which it is possible to connect
with another boiler containing steam, he may before doing so request the owner or
his agent to place a man at his disposal to prevent the danger of steam being turned
into the boiler which he enters, during the time he is inside it, and if this request
is not granted he may refuse to enter the boiler or go on with the inspection or he
may insist upon blank flanges being placed in the connecting pipes.
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Defects in boiler to be made known
24 If the owner or operator of a boiler knows or believes that the boiler has
any defect which might render it unsafe to operate, he shall at once notify the
department.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.24; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.24.
INSPECTION CERTIFICATE AND FEES
Certificate and inspection fee
25(1) Upon the completion of an inspection and payment of the prescribed fee, the
inspector shall issue to the owner of the boiler an inspection certificate, stating the
maximum steam pressure at which such boiler may be operated.
(2) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may from time to time prescribe the fees
which shall be payable for the inspection of steam boilers.
(4) An owner who neglects or refuses to pay an inspection fee shall be guilty of a
breach of this Act.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.25; 1925-26, c.50, s.2; R.S.S.
1930, c.221, s.25.
Scope of inspection certificate
26 An inspection certificate shall be prima facie evidence of the due inspection
of the boiler and of its fitness to be operated, and the possession of such certificate
shall authorise the operation of such boiler from the date of such certificate until
its inspection in the following year, or for such shorter period as the inspector may
direct, subject to payment of the appropriate license fee, if any, under Part I.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.26; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.26.
Certificate to be posted or produced
27(1) The inspection certificate shall be exposed in a conspicuous place in the boiler
or engine room of every stationary boiler, and shall be produced at any time by the
owner or operator of any portable boiler upon demand of the inspector.
(2) Every owner who neglects or refuses to post up or produce an inspection
certificate shall be guilty of an offence and liable upon summary conviction to a
penalty not exceeding $25.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.27; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.27.
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(3) In the case of portable, traction or semi-portable boilers no fee shall be payable
for an inspection provided the owner has paid the annual license fee to the department
for the then current year, or in case the owner of the boiler is the holder of a dealer’s
license for the current year, provided such boiler is on the owner’s premises.
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Certificate to accompany exchange of boiler
28(1) No boiler which has been in use for two or more seasons shall be sold or
exchanged for subsequent use as a boiler unless accompanied by an inspection
certificate issued within one year next preceding the date of sale or exchange.
(2) Notwithstanding the prohibition contained in subsection (1) in case of a traction,
portable or semi-portable boiler has not been inspected within twelve months and
the owner, not being a dealer, has registered it for the current year as required by
section 3, he may sell or exchange such boiler without being deemed guilty of a
breach of this Act, provided he notifies the department within seven days of such
sale or exchange.
(3) Nothing in subsection (1) shall affect any arrangement made between a
manufacturer and a purchaser in respect of an exchange of an old boiler in part
payment for a new one, or the retaking possession of a boiler under a lien.
Minister notified of sale or exchange
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.28; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.28.
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PART III
Operation of Boilers
PROHIBITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Unsafe boilers not used
29 A boiler declared unsafe by an inspector shall not be used until the repairs
ordered by the inspector have been made and the certificate required hereunder duly
issued; and any person operating a boiler declared unsafe by an inspector, before
the repairs are completed and the certificate issued, shall be guilty of an offence
and on summary conviction thereof liable to a penalty of $50.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.29; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.29.
Regulation of pressure on connected boilers
30 When more than one boiler is connected to a main steam pipe and the maximum
allowable working pressure of one or more of them is reduced, the safety valves on
the other boilers so connected shall be set to correspond with the safety valve on the
boiler carrying the lowest working pressure, unless otherwise specially permitted
by the chief inspector.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.30; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.30.
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(4) Any person, company or agent who sells or exchanges a boiler shall within
thirty days after such sale or exchange notify the minister thereof in writing by
registered mail, stating the name and address of the person to whom the boiler has
been sold or exchanged, and shall state the number stamped on such boiler by the
inspector.
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Operating without inspection certificate
31 An owner who operates or causes a boiler to be operated without having in
his possession an inspection certificate shall be guilty of an offence and liable on
summary conviction to a penalty of not less than $25:
Provided that the owner of a portable, traction or semi-portable boiler which has not
been inspected within twelve months, who has paid to the department the annual
registration fee for the current year, may operate such boiler until an inspection
is made.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.31; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.31.
Reduction in working pressure
32(1) All boilers which do not comply in every particular with the regulations
issued by the department shall be subject to such reduction in the working pressure
allowed as may be desirable in the opinion of the inspector.
(2) For the purpose of this Act boilers shall be rated at one horse power for each
ten square feet of heating surface.
(3) The fee for examination of specifications and blue prints required under the
foregoing regulations shall be fixed by the minister from time to time.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.32; 1925-26, c.50, s.3; R.S.S.
1930, c.221, s.32.
Fusible plug
33(1) Every boiler shall be provided with an approved fusible plug to be inserted
at a point to be determined by the inspector unless he shall decide that in certain
cases a fusible plug is not necessary.
(2) Any person who inserts a solid plug in place of the fusible plug referred to
in this section or who otherwise tampers with the fusible plug in such manner as
to render it inoperative, or who operates or, being the owner, allows to be operated
a boiler not provided with an efficient steam gauge, shall be guilty of an offence
and liable on summary conviction to a penalty of not less than $10 and not more
than $50, and if the person so found guilty is an engineer his certificate may be
suspended or cancelled at the discretion of the minister.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.33; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.33.
Lock pop safety valve
34(1) Every boiler shall be provided with a lock pop safety valve of approved make
which shall be set by the inspector at the time of his inspection and properly locked
and sealed.
(2) Any person removing, destroying or in any way interfering with the lock or
sealing device in any lock pop safety valve, after it has been locked or sealed by
an inspector, shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a
penalty of $50.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.34; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.34.
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Fees
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REPORT OF ACCIDENTS
Owner to report acidents
35(1) On the occurrence of an explosion of a boiler notice thereof shall be sent at
once by telegraph to the chief inspector by the owner or by some person acting on
his behalf stating the precise locality and the number of persons killed or injured.
(2) After an explosion no part or parts of a boiler shall without the written
permission of an inspector be removed or their positions altered by any person
unless with a view to the rescue of injured persons or the removal of the bodies or
persons killed.
(3) Any person neglecting or violating any of the provisions of this section
shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine of not less
than $50 and not more than $100 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding
three months.
(4) On receipt of any such report the chief inspector shall cause a full investigation
to be made as to the cause and circumstances of the explosion.
ENGINEERS’ AND FIREMEN’S CERTIFICATES
Examinations
36(1) All examinations held under this Act, the fees payable for each grade of
examination, and the issue of certificates to such candidates as may pass, shall be
conducted and made in accordance with regulations from time to time prescribed
by the minister.
(2) All certificates shall be issued on the recommendation of the examining
inspector.
(3) A candidate who considers that he has been unfairly dealt with by an inspector
may appeal in writing to the minister, setting forth his grievance, and the minister
shall forthwith cause investigation to be made and give his decision, which shall
be final.
(4) If a candidate does not understand the English language the inspector may
employ an interpreter whose services shall be paid for by the candidate; and in
such case the inspector shall sign a certificate (form A) and the interpreter shall
subscribe a declaration (form B).
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.6; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.36.
Engineers’ Certificates
Classes
37 Engineers’ certificates under this Act shall be divided into two kinds, final and
provisional.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.37; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.37.
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R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.35; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.35.
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Final certificates
38(1)
There shall be four classes of engineers’ final certificates, namely:
(a)
first class;
(b)
second class;
(c)
third class; and
(d)
traction engineers’ certificates.
(2) Before issuing a recommendation for the registration and issue of a final
certificate, the inspector shall satisfy himself of the candidate’s competency by
thoroughly examining him as to his knowledge of the construction, care and operation
of stationary steam boilers and engines.
(3) After he has issued a recommendation for a final certificate an inspector
may grant an interim certificate pending receipt of the certificate from the
department.
(5) Any person who fails at an examination for a final certificate shall, before
presenting himself for re-examination, serve three months or one threshing season
as chief or assistant engineer according to the requirements, other than the period
of service, of sections 39, 40, 41 or 42, as the case may be, and shall produce a
statement from the owner by whom he was employed during that time showing
that his services were satisfactory.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.38; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.38.
Qualifications for first class examination
39(1) Any person may present himself for examination for a first class certificate,
who, having attained the age of twenty-five years and not being disqualified by
subsection (5) of section 38:
(a) is the holder of a second class certificate and has since its receipt, for a
period of twelve months, either operated a steam engine and boiler of not less
than 100 horse power, or acted as assistant in the operation of a steam engine
or battery of boilers of not less than 300 horse power; or
(b) satisfies the minister that he has operated a steam engine and boiler of
not less than 300 horse power for a period of five years; or
(c) satisfies the minister that he has served three years in a workshop in the
manufacture or repairing of engines or boilers, and has, for a further period of
twelve months, either operated an engine and boiler of not less than 300 horse
power, or acted as assistant in the operation of a steam boiler and engine or
battery of boilers of not less than 500 horse power in the aggregate.
(2) A first class certificate may be issued to every candidate who receives 60 per
cent of the aggregate marks obtainable on the written examination.
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(4) If a candidate for a final certificate is unable to write legibly, the inspector may
employ an amanuensis whose services shall be paid for by the candidate, and in
such case the inspector shall sign a certificate (form C), and the interpreter shall
subscribe a declaration (form D).
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(3) Such certificate shall during its currency entitle the holder to have charge of
boilers of any capacity.
(4) A candidate receiving less than 60 per cent, but not less than 35 per cent, of the
aggregate number of marks on the written examination may be granted a second
class certificate, if not then in possession of one.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.39; 1930, c.65, s.2; R.S.S.
1930, c.221, s.39.
Qualifications for second class examination
40(1) Any person may present himself for examination for a second class certificate
who having attained the age of twenty-two years:
(a) is the holder of a third class certificate and has since its receipt, for a
period of at least twelve months, either operated a stationary steam boiler and
engine of not less than 100 horse power or acted as assistant in the operation
of a steam boiler of not less than 300 horse power; or
(c) satisfies the minister that he has served three years in a workshop in the
manufacture or repairing of steam engines or boilers and has, for a period of
twelve months, either operated a steam boiler and engine of more than 100
horse power or acted as assistant in the operation of a steam boiler and engine
of not less than 300 horse power.
(2) A second class certificate may be issued to every candidate who receives 60 per
cent of the marks obtainable on the written examination.
(3) Such certificate shall during its currency entitle him to have sole charge of a
boiler or boilers having a capacity not exceeding 500 horse power in the aggregate
or having a total capacity of not more than 1,000 horse power when used for heating
purposes only, or to act as assistant in the operation of a boiler or boilers of any
capacity under an engineer holding a first class certificate.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.40; 1930, c.65, s.3; R.S.S.
1930, c.221, s.40.
Qualifications for third class examination
41(1) Any person may present himself for examination for a third class certificate
who, having attained the age of twenty-one years:
(a) holds or has held a provisional or traction engineer’s certificate, and has
since its receipt fired a stationary steam boiler or operated a stationary engine
for not less than twelve months; or
(b) satisfies the minister that he has operated a stationary boiler and engine
for a period of not less than twelve months; or
(c) satisfies the minister that he has served two years in a workshop employed
in the manufacture or repairing of engines or boilers and has fired a stationary
boiler for a further period of twelve months.
(2) A third class certificate may be issued to every candidate who receives 60 per
cent of the aggregate marks obtainable on the examination paper.
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(b) satisfies the minister that he has operated a stationary boiler and engine
of not less than 100 horse power for a period of at least four years; or
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(3) Such certificate shall entitle the holder to have sole charge of any boiler of not
more than 200 horse power, or to act as an assistant in the operation of a boiler or
boilers of a total capacity of not more than 500 horse power under an engineer holding
a first or second class certificate, or to have sole charge of a boiler or boilers of a total
capacity of not more than 500 horse power when used for heating purposes only.
(4) An illiterate candidate or one who cannot understand the English language,
may, in addition to the written examination, be examined orally, and the department
may grant a certificate on the recommendation of the examining inspector who is
then satisfied asto the candidate’s qualifications.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.41; 1930, c.65, s.4; R.S.S.
1930, c.221, s.41.
Qualification for traction engineer’s examination
42(1) Any person may present himself for examination for a traction engineer’s
certificate who:
(a) holds or has held a provisional certificate and since its receipt has operated
a steam engine for one threshing or ploughing season; or
(2) An illiterate candidate or one who cannot understand the English language
may, in addition to the written examination, be examined orally, and the department
may grant a certificate on the recommendation of the examining inspector who is
then satisfied as to the candidate’s qualifications.
(3) A certificate may be issued to every candidate receiving 50 per cent of the
aggregate marks obtainable on the examination paper.
(4) A traction engineer’s certificate shall entitle the holder to have sole charge of
a boiler of not more than 50 horse power or to act as assistant in the operation of a
boiler of not more than 100 horse power under an engineer holding a first, second
or third class certificate.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.42; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.42.
Foreign certificate
43
The holder of a certificate of qualification as an engineer from:
(a) an incorporated body authorised to grant such certificates of qualification
for operating steam boilers and engines; or
(b)
the Dominion Government; or
(c)
any provincial Government; or
(d) any competent authority in any other portion of the British Empire or
the United States of America;
upon making application to the minister accompanied by evidence satisfactory to
the minister of his qualifications and identity, and upon payment of the prescribed
fee, may obtain a certificate of qualification as an engineer in the class determined
by the minister and be registered under the provisions of this Act.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.43; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.43.
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(b) satisfies the minister that he has had extensive experience as operator
of traction, or portable or semi-portable engines.
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Qualifications for provisional certificate
44(1) Any person may be granted a provisional certificate, valid for the period of
one year from its date, who having paid the prescribed fee, produces a certificate
of uniform good conduct and sobriety from the owner or owners by whom he was
employed or some other reliable person, and:
(a) satisfies the minister that he has had at least one year’s or three threshing
seasons experience in the operation of a steam boiler or boilers; or
(b) has served at least a three years apprenticeship in an establishment for
the manufacture of steam engines or boilers, and has sufficient knowledge of
the theory and practise of operating a steam boiler; or
(c) produces the certificate of an inspector that he has been examined in
the theory and practise of operating a steam boiler and has been found duly
qualified.
(2) The minister may upon the recommendation of an inspector grant to any
candidate who upon examination has failed to receive a recommendation for a final
certificate, a provisional certificate valid for a period of one year from its date.
(4) A provisional certificate shall entitle the holder to operate a boiler not exceeding
40 horse power or to have sole charge of high pressure boilers not exceeding 100
horse power when used for heating purposes only.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.44; 1930, c.65, s.5; R.S.S.
1930, c.221, s.44.
Firemen’s Certificates
General certificate
45 Any person who satisfies an inspector that he has sufficient knowledge
and experience of the operation of heating boilers may, upon payment of a fee
of $2 obtain a fireman’s certificate valid for one year from date of issue entitling
him to operate any such boiler exceeding 40 horse power at a working pressure not
exceeding 15 pounds per square inch.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.45; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.45.
Special certificate
46 Any person who satisfies an inspector that he has sufficient knowledge and
experience to operate high pressure heating boilers may, upon payment of a fee of $2,
obtain a fireman’s special certificate valid for one year from date of issue entitling
him to operate any such boiler not exceeding 25 horse power though carrying a steam
pressure exceeding 15 pounds per square inch, if used for heating purposes only,
or to act as night watchman in charge of high pressure boilers of greater capacity
while such boilers are under banked fires or are being used only for maintaining
the heat of the building to which they are attached.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.46; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.46.
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(3) The holder of a provisional certificate may secure another of the same class
upon payment of the prescribed fee and producing to the minister a satisfactory
recommendation from an owner by whom he has been employed while holding such
certificate, or if unable to secure such recommendation then upon the recommendation
of an inspector after satisfactory investigation has been made.
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General
Qualification of other persons
47 Any person not hereinbefore provided for who desires to qualify for registration
and obtain a certificate entitling him to operate steam boilers and engines connected
therewith, shall, upon filing with the inspector satisfactory evidence that he has served
twelve months or three threshing seasons as assistant to the holder of a certificate
issued under this Act, be entitled so to qualify upon examination as hereinbefore
provided, subject to all the rules and regulations connected therewith.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.47; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.47.
Permits in urgent cases
48(1) In case an owner shows to the satisfaction of an inspector that he is unable,
owing to some unforeseen occurrence, to secure immediately the services of a duly
qualified person, the inspector may grant a permit to operate such boiler, valid for
a period of thirty days from its date, to any person producing satisfactory evidence
of good conduct, sobriety and knowledge of operating steam boilers.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.48; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.48.
Certificate to be posted up
49(1) Every person holding a certificate under this Act shall expose it in
some conspicuous place in the engine or boiler room in which he is employed, or
cause it to be attached to the engine or boiler of which he is in charge; and in default
shall be liable on summary conviction to a penalty of not less than $5 and not more
than $20.
Production of certificate on demand
(2) If such person is in charge of a portable engine and boiler he shall produce
his certificate for inspection on being required to do so by an inspector, constable
or peace officer.
Absence or nonproduction of certificate
(3) The absence of a certificate or its nonproduction on demand shall be prima facie
evidence that the person operating the engine or boiler has no certificate.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.49; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.49.
Operation of boilers without certificates
50 Any person who, not being the holder of a final, provisional or interim certificate
of qualification as an engineer or a permit under this Act, at any time operates a
steam boiler or is in charge of a steam boiler while in operation, whether as owner
or as engineer, shall be liable on summary conviction to a penalty of not less than
$5 and not more than $50:
Provided that heating boilers not exceeding 40 horse power and carrying not more
than 15 pounds steam pressure may be operated by any person without a certificate
of qualification.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.50; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.50.
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(2) The fee for a permit shall be prescribed from time to time by regulations of
the minister.
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Employment of unlicensed operators
51 Any person who employs another to operate a steam boiler, when such other
person is not the holder of a certificate or permit granted in accordance with this
Act, shall be guilty of a breach of its provisions.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.51; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.51.
PART IV
Operation of Threshing Engines
Management and operation
52(1) The following provisions shall be observed in and about the management
and operation of steam portable and traction engines used for threshing and other
purposes, but shall not apply to railway locomotive engines or engines inclosed in
a suitable building:
2. A suitable metal pan of adequate size shall be provided and so adjusted as to
receive the ashes and cinders, and these shall be properly quenched before being
deposited on the ground;
3. A sprinkling hose for the purpose of quenching the ashes, and wetting the
surrounding soil shall be connected with the boiler feed pipe, injector delivery pipe,
or an independent pump;
4. All cinders and ashes shall be extinguished before the engine is removed from
the place where it has been in operation;
5. A barrel of water and two buckets shall be provided and placed conveniently
near to any stacks or combustible material near the engine;
6. An efficient spark arrester shall be provided and used. It shall be kept in good
repair, and shall not be opened while the engine is in operation.
(2) Every steam traction engine and gasoline tractor, when travelling along or
standing on a public highway, shall have displayed from one hour after sunset to
one hour before sunrise a light throwing a bright light in the direction in which
the steam traction engine or gasoline tractor is travelling, and shall also exhibit
on the rear of the machine, or in case the steam traction engine or gasoline tractor
is drawing a load, cn the rear of the load, a light so as to be plainly visible to any
person or persons overtaking the raid steam tracticn engine or gasoline tractor.
(3) Any person contravening or failing to comply with any of the provisions of this
section shall be guilty of an offence, and liable on summary conviction to a penalty
not exceeding $10.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.52; 1925-26, c.50, s.4; R.S.S.
1930, c.221, s.52.
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1. No part of the engine when placed for the purpose of working shall be within
thirty feet of any building or stack;
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PART V
Miscellaneous Provisions
Power of minister to cancel certificate
53 The minister may, upon due cause being shown, cancel any certificate issued
under the provisions of this Act.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.53; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.53.
Regulations
54 The minister may from time to time make such regulations as he may deem
necessary for properly carrying into effect the provisions of this Act.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.54; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.54.
Forms
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.55; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.55.
Interprovincial certificates
56 The minister shall have power to arrange with the examining board or other
competent authority of any other province for the granting after examination or
otherwise of interprovincial engineers’ certificates upon such terms and conditions
as may be agreed on.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.56; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.56.
Special rules and regulations
57 The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make rules and regulations for
the inspection, construction, operation and maintenance of refrigerating plants,
compressed air tanks, oxyacetylene plants, gas tanks and all and any other tanks or
reservoirs used for holding liquid or gaseous substances under a pressure exceeding
fifty pounds per square inch and all such rules and regulations shall after publication
in The Saskatchewan Gazette have the like force and effect as if herein enacted.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.57; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.57.
Disposal of fees
58
The fees payable under this Act shall be paid into the consolidated fund.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.58; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.58.
Obstructing inspectors
59 Any person interfering with or obstructing an inspector in the exercise of his
powers or the performance of his duties under this Act shall be guilty of an offence
and liable on summary conviction to a penalty not exceeding $50.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.59; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.59.
Penalties
60 A person guilty of a breach of any of the provisions of this Act or of any of the
rules or regulations made thereunder for which no penalty is herein otherwise
provided, shall on summary conviction be liable to a penalty not exceeding $50.
R.S.S. 1920, c.177, s.60; R.S.S. 1930, c.221, s.60.
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55 The minister may from time to time alter or amend any forms prescribed by
this Act or by regulations made thereunder, and may authorise or require the use
of new and additional forms.
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SCHEDULE
FORM A
(Section 36(4))
I, _______________ inspector of steam boilers, hereby certify that I am satisfied of the
inability of __________________ to understand the English language and I have therefore
allowed him the use of an interpreter.
____________________________
Inspector of Steam Boilers.
_______________
FORM B
(Section 36(4))
And I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true, and
knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath and by virtue of
the Canada Evidence Act.
Declared before me at __________________
in the province of ____________________
this _____ day of ______________ 19 _____ .
..................................................
(Interpreter sign here)
..........................................................................
A Commissioner (or J.P.)
_______________
FORM C
(Section 38(4))
I, _______________ inspector of steam boilers hereby certify that I am satisfied of
the inability of ____________________ to write legibly his answers to the questions
contained in the examination papers and I have therefore allowed him the use of an
amanuensis.
____________________________
Inspector of Steam Boilers.
FOR HISTORICAL REFERENCE ONLY
I, ______________ of ____________________ (occupation) _______________ do solemnly
declare that I am not the holder of a certificate of qualification as an engineer; that
I have never assisted in the operation of a steam boiler and that I will interpret the
questions to the candidate and interpret his answers into English accurately to the
best of my ability.
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FORM D
(Section 38(4))
I, ______________ of ____________________ (occupation) _________________ do solemnly
declare that I am not the holder of a certificate of qualification as an engineer; that I
have never assisted in the operation of a steam boiler and that I will write the answers
or the interpretation of the same in English accurately to the best of my ability.
And I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true, and
knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath and by virtue of
the Canada Evidence Act.
Declared before me at __________________
in the province of ____________________
this _____ day of ______________ 19 _____ .
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(Amanuensis sign here)
..........................................................................
FOR HISTORICAL REFERENCE ONLY
A Commissioner (or J.P.)
REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN
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