Section 341.17. Periodic Inspections.

 

(1)   Inspection of power boilers, miniature boilers and organic- or synthetic-fluid heat-transfer boilers.

(a) Except as provided in s. SPS 341.18 , power boilers, miniature boilers and organic- or synthetic-fluid heat-transfer boilers shall be subjected to either a regular internal or external inspection at least once every 12 months by a certified inspector.

(b) Where an internal inspection of a power boiler is not possible because of the construction of the boiler, an external inspection shall be acceptable.

(2)   Inspection of pressure vessels. Except as provided in s. SPS 341.18 , pressure vessels shall be subjected to a regular internal or external inspection at least once every 36 months by a certified inspector.

(3)   Inspection of low-pressure steam and hot-water heating boilers. Except as provided in s. SPS 341.18 , low-pressure steam boilers and hot-water heating boilers shall be subjected to a regular internal or external inspection at least once every 36 months by a certified inspector.

(4)   Inspection of safety valves and safety relief valves. The certified inspectors shall determine that safety valves and safety relief valves have been operated or tested at least once every 12 months or an owner or user may provide proof that testing is in compliance with NBIC part 2 section 2.5.8 relating to testing of safety relief valves.

(5)   Inspection of rupture disks. Except as provided in s. SPS 341.18 , rupture disks shall be subjected to a visual inspection at least once every 36 months by a certified inspector.

(6)   Extension of period between inspections. If operating conditions require, an extension of periods not to exceed 6 months between inspections of boilers, pressure vessels, safety valves and safety relief valves may be approved by the department upon a written request from the owner or user for an extension. Concurrence with the owner's or user's request for an extension shall be obtained from the certified inspector in writing to the department.

(7)   Inspection standards.

(a) NBIC. Inspections under this section shall be conducted in accordance with the NBIC.

(b) ASME CSD-1. Inspections under this section where equipment is installed under ASME CSD-1 shall include verification of whether all of the following are available:

1. The manufacturer's instructions that are required in ASME CSD-1 sections CG-430 and 510 (c).

2. The manufacturer's and contractor's reports that are required in ASME CSD-1 sections CG-510 (a) and (b).

3. A boiler log, maintenance record, service invoice or other written record that shows the results of periodic testing, as required in ASME CSD-1 sections CM-110 and CM-130.

4. The operator's checklist that is required in ASME CSD-1 section CM-130.

Cr. Register, February, 1988, No. 386 , eff. 3-1-88; am. (1) (a), Register,December, 1992, No. 444 , eff. 1-1-93; am. (5), Register, May, 1994, No. 461 , eff. 6-1-94; am. (1) (a), (2) to (5), Register, October, 1996, No. 490 , eff. 11-1-96; am. (4) and (5), Register, February, 2000, No. 530 , eff. 3-1-00; CR 08-028 : am. (4) Register November 2008 No. 635 , eff. 12-1-08; correction in (1) (a), (2), (3) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7. , Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672 ; CR 11-047 : am. (1) (title), (a), (4), renum. (5) to be (6), cr. (5), (7) Register May 2012 No. 677 , eff. 6-1-12.

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See chapters SPS 381 to 387, Plumbing, for requirements relating to combination temperature and pressure relief valves. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 For inspection fees, see chapter SPS 302. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1