The bill amends the Skilled Trades Regulation Act by updating Section 907, which pertains to the regulation of boiler construction, installation, inspection, alteration, servicing, operation, and repair in Michigan. It mandates that the department, in consultation with the board, shall create rules for these activities and allows for the adoption of existing national standards. A significant addition is the provision that prohibits the department from enforcing any rule that restricts class 5B boiler installers or class IV boiler repairers from performing periodic maintenance and testing of boiler system controls and safety devices.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision for the registration of applicants who are licensed or registered as boiler operators or stationary engineers in other states or municipalities with equivalent requirements, allowing for reciprocity. It also rescinds a specific rule from the Michigan Administrative Code and defines terms related to boiler installation and repair licenses. Overall, the bill aims to enhance safety regulations while providing flexibility for qualified professionals in the boiler industry.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 339.5907