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 countries, provided their qualifications are substantially equivalent to Michigan's requirements. The bill also rescinds a specific rule from the Michigan Administrative Code and defines terms related to class 5B boiler installers and class IV boiler repairers, ensuring clarity in the licensing process.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 339.5907