{"data":{"id":"us-va/16vac25-40-40","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"16VAC25-40-40","heading":"Exemptions from certification","body":"A. Exempt from certification are operators of:\n\n1. Boilers and pressure vessels on boats or vessels operated under the regulations of the Marine Inspections, U.S. Coast Guard;\n\n2. Steam driven vehicles used solely for traction or show purposes;\n\n3. Hot water heating boilers having total boiler horsepower not exceeding 100 boiler horsepower;\n\n4. Low pressure steam boilers having gravity or trap returns; and\n\n5. Nuclear plant facilities under the control of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.\n\nB. Notwithstanding exemptions listed above, no provision here shall be construed as authorizing or permitting operation of a boiler without a valid and unexpired certificate, where an ordinance requiring such a certification has been adopted.","path":["Title 16. Labor And Employment","Agency 25. Safety And Health Codes Board","Chapter 40. Standard for Boiler and Pressure Vessel Operator Certification"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title16/agency25/chapter40/section40/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:52:07Z","sha256":"383d7d9cf01b22914b024418adee7c175bfec7e3011d9674939ed089a99a56dc","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/16vac25-40-30","next":"us-va/16vac25-40-50"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}