Idle Facilities Discusses the value of keeping loss prevention and control programs running even when your facility is not. Guidelines on protecting your vacant or idle facility from fire, arson, vandalism and freeze-up are included. Steam Boiler Safety Valve Maintenance and Testing Safety valves used on steam boilers protect these boilers by opening and releasing steam when the boiler reaches a predetermined pressure. Safety valves are vital protection devices against over-pressurizing the boilers and usually serve as the last line of defense. This booklet identifies conditions that cause safety valve malfunctions and discusses steps to correct these conditions.
Operators can ensure that their steam boiler safety valves are operating reliably.