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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 09.17.02.02" title_num="09" subtitle_num="17" chapter_num="02" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meaning indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Competent authority” means:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The boiler manufacturer; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>If the boiler manufacturer is unavailable or defers to a jurisdictional authority:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>A person designated by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry as a Deputy Boiler Inspector or a Special Boiler Inspector; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>A professional engineer who has experience in the design, operation, and maintenance and repair of boilers.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“High level” means the level above normal considered unsafe for the operation of the boiler by a competent authority.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“High pressure” means the pressure above normal considered unsafe for the operation of the boiler by a competent authority.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“High temperature” means the temperature above normal considered unsafe for the operation of the boiler by a competent authority.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Low level” means the level below normal considered unsafe for the operation of the boiler by a competent authority.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Low pressure” means the pressure below normal considered unsafe for the operation of the boiler by a competent authority.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“Low temperature” means the temperature below normal considered unsafe for the operation of the boiler by a competent authority.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>“Normal level” means the level considered safe for the operation of the boiler by a competent authority.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>“Normal pressure” means the pressure considered safe for the operation of the boiler by a competent authority.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>“Normal temperature” means the temperature considered safe for the operation of the boiler by a competent authority.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>