In General

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This is Article 1 of the Code of Virginia, titled “In General.” It is part of Chapter 3.1 “Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act”, which is part of Title 40.1 “Labor and Employment”. It contains 20 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 20 sections.

§ 40.1-51.10	Right of access to premises; certification and recertification; inspection requirements
§ 40.1-51.10:1	Issuance of certificates; charges
§ 40.1-51.11	Suspension of inspection certificate; injunctive relief
§ 40.1-51.11:1	Owner-user inspection agencies
§ 40.1-51.12	Violation for operating boiler or pressure vessel without inspection certificate; civil penalty
§ 40.1-51.13	Posting of certificate
§ 40.1-51.14	When inspection certificate for insured boiler or pressure vessel invalid
§ 40.1-51.15	Fees
§ 40.1-51.15:1	Only one inspection necessary
§ 40.1-51.16	Appeals
§ 40.1-51.17	Effect of chapter on local ordinances and regulations
§ 40.1-51.18	Repealed
§ 40.1-51.19	Variances
§ 40.1-51.5	Short title; definitions
§ 40.1-51.6	Safety and Health Codes Board to formulate rules, regulations, etc.; cost of administration
§ 40.1-51.7	Installations, repairs and alterations to conform to rules and regulations; existing installations
§ 40.1-51.8	Exemptions
§ 40.1-51.9	Employment and appointment of inspectors and other personnel; inspections; reports
§ 40.1-51.9:1	Examination of inspectors; certificate of competency required
§ 40.1-51.9:2	Financial responsibility requirements for contract fee inspectors