New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-11-11
LEGAL SUPERVISION OF STEAM
BOILERS.

To he Ediser sfasN y Trosasi
Sin. A the discussion of this subject Is commeheS
in several quarter propose the following points 'O
consideration: r.h,.
F.r,t, The employment of competent rehao'e,
careful persons, possessing sufficient kn0w'edge 0o'n
Of the theory and the practical use Of steam ana ''ea
engines AZ engineers furnaee-men, ana assis''ln's'
This 10 be secured BY examination, and license iof
moderate PERIOD and the employment OF unhsen u
persons for any purpose whatever about s'ean'o0e'
and engines, TO be prohibited. ;.,.o,..3
Second: Sieam-bOers and engines 70 De lhsPeSS'Su
semannually and the strength OF the boilers 'y
hydraulic pressure A., . half
the hydraulic pressure BY which the boiler mas oeen
tested TO be employed, and this Tor 10 longer IA Ella
months. :,h
sufficient aperture and opening freely, within the Inn
m Of the prescribed pressure 70 pe All S & nor
boiler with provisions that II shau not De siereu no
interfered with under proper penalties
FIN. In addition 10 suitable provision for the supply
Of water 10 the boiler such arrangements ooth as 10
cbeckvalves and the hight Of the point OF entrance oil
the sup,y-ppe into the boiler, that the water cannot
pass ont through the supply 10 as TO be dmmsneoln
The boiler, in that way, TO a dangerous extent.
Sixth Beside the usual stop-coek water guages tne
outside glass tube watergauge, by which the night OF
the water in the boiler will be always under the eye OF
the attendant This guage to be at all times open to
public inspection.
Sfrenfh In all cases whenever inc oohct 10 NV
filed 10 sufficient hight above the parts exposed 10
die FIRE stringent provision that the hire shat be III
stanty checked the very frs step toward securing
i'm uunty from explosion. This checking OF toe hie
to continue until the gauges show total steam
nre not more than one pound 10 the inch above the
mean atmospheric pressure; no pressure above TINS
amount be employed for an instant when the wser
lie below the proper marx steam never 70 oe soe up
10 any extent whatever that s, the pressure never 10
be raised from any amount TO any extent unless the
boilers are sufficiently filed.
E,ohth. All persons in charge OF steam-engines 10
he instructed that the checking of the fire Is the hrst
stem whenever the water is too low in the boiler, and
that no additional water is 10 be admitted INTO the
boiler, until the parts which may have been over
heated are certainly as cool as those covered Win
water. -,
the FIRE. and the blowing off of steam, whenever the
engine is at rest ,.-,,-.. .,,,,.,
in prominent position always open to pubic inspee
ton ts scale lettered and spaced as 10 be read
plainly in pounds of pressure to the inch OF area
Elerenk: An alarm whistle, to act when the water
is TOO low and another when the steam TOO high TO
be placed where they can be publicly seen ana neIu
1xefh Severe penalties for interference with the
gauges valves and other appliances for the regulation
and indication of the quantity OF water and steam: Inc
attendants instructed 10 keep constant supervision IN
these tw particulars, and to be under obligations 70
give prompt and correct replies whenever questioned,
by any one, as TO the hight of the water and the
steam. Also under penalties, for allowing the steam
TO be too high or the water too low.
Thirteenth Frequent visitations of boilers and en-
gnes by Inspectors to note whether they are properly
managed.
Fourteenth: The appointment of Commission, to
eonsst of eminent and capable scientific men, whose
duties shall embrace the following:
The recommendation of candidates to the Office oil
Steam Boiler and Steam Engine Inspector.
The regulation of the duties of the Inspectors.
The oversight of the proper construction OF boilers
and engines and the designation of particulars neces
sofat hafh N n
greers assistants and furnace men, and the strue
ture and use of engines.
The initiation legal action in all cases OF abuse and
of Casualties in connection with steam. JH.