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WSR 00-21-024
[ Filed October 10, 2000, 12:14 p.m. , effective November 13, 2000 ]
Date of Adoption: October 10, 2000.
Purpose: Chapter 296-104 WAC, Board of boiler rules -- Substantive.
The purpose of this rule making is to:
• Comply with actions taken by the Board of Boilers;
• Make changes to clarify the rules;
• Make housekeeping changes and corrections;
• Make the rules consistent with nationally accepted codes and standards; and
• Respond to industry requests and public safety standards.
WAC 296-104-010 Administration -- What are the definitions of terms used in this chapter? Changed the term usage and moved the definitions for "API-510," "ASME Code," "Hot water heaters," "External inspection," "Internal inspection," "NBIC," to make them easier to locate. Added a definition for "Pool heaters" and a provision that both an owner and a user are able to inspect boilers.
WAC 296-104-200 Construction -- What are the standards for new construction? (1) Adds "with addenda" to subsection (1) to clarify that the addenda to ASME Boiler and Vessel Code, 1998 edition, must be used for new construction. Also, added a reference to WAC 296-104-265(3).
(3) Eliminated "the boilers and unfired pressure vessels" and replace it with "they" to clarify the rule.
WAC 296-104-205 Construction -- Nonstandard new construction. Changed the title to "Construction -- What are the requirements for nonstandard new construction?" and added a reference to WAC 296-104-307 for clarity and ease of understanding and use.
WAC 296-104-210 Construction -- Special designs. Changed the title to "Construction -- What are the requirements for construction of boilers and unfired pressure vessels of special design?" and replaced "Prints" with "Drawings, designs" for clarity and ease of understanding and use.
WAC 296-104-215 Construction -- Nonstandard boilers and unfired pressure vessels. Changed the title to "Construction -- What are the requirements to use nonstandard boilers and unfired pressure vessels constructed prior to January 1, 1952?" for clarity and ease of understanding and use.
WAC 296-104-220 Construction -- Nonstandard second hand boilers or unfired pressure vessels. Changed the title to "Construction -- What are the requirements to use nonstandard second hand boilers and unfired pressure vessels?"; replaced "Prints" with "Drawings"; and added "design" prior to "calculations" for clarity and ease of understanding and use.
WAC 296-104-230 Construction -- New vessels exempted from code requirements for volume, pressure, or temperature. Changed the title to "Construction -- What are the testing requirements for new vessels exempted from code requirements for volume, pressure, or temperature?" and replaced "vessel" with "unfired pressure vessel" for clarity and ease of understanding and use. Changed the pressure for hydrostatic testing from 150% to twice the rated maximum allowable working pressure, which is reflective of current industry practice. Also, clarified "excessive distortion" as not exceeding 80% of the boiler or unfired pressure vessel material's yield strength.
WAC 296-104-235 Construction -- Boiler and unfired pressure vessel safety relief valves. Changed the title to "Construction -- What are the requirements for code exempted boiler and unfired pressure vessel safety relief valves?" and added "unfired pressure" prior to "vessel" for clarity and ease of understanding and use. Added "and shall not induce stress on the valve" in reference to relief valve outlet.
WAC 296-104-240 Construction -- Unfired pressure vessels piping components. Changed the title to "Construction -- When are piping components considered unfired pressure vessels?" for clarity and ease of understanding and use.
WAC 296-104-265 Installation -- What control and limit devices are required on boilers? Clarified that this section applies to installations after June 1989 and not only between the years of June 1989 and December 1998. Also, added inspector's responsibilities regarding CSD compliance which are currently in ASME CSD-1 to make the applicable requirements more readily available.
WAC 296-104-307 Installation -- What safety devices are required on boilers and pressure vessels? Changed the title to "Installation -- What safety pressure relief devices are required on boilers and pressure vessels?" for clarity and ease of understanding and use.
WAC 296-104-502 Repairs -- What are the requirements for nonnuclear boilers and unfired pressure vessel repairs and alterations? Added an "a" in the last sentence to make a grammatical correction.
WAC 296-104-700 Inspection fees -- Certificate fees -- Expenses. Changed the title to "What are the inspection fees -- Certificate fees -- Expenses?" for clarity and ease of understanding and use.
WAC 296-104-701 Civil penalties. Changed the title to "What are the civil penalties?" and corrected WAC references for clarity and ease of understanding and use.
Adopted under notice filed as WSR 00-16-149 on August 2, 2000.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 14, Repealed 0. Effective Date of Rule: November 13, 2000.
Board of Boilers
OTS-4039.2
Administration--What are the definitions of terms used in this chapter?
(("API-510" shall mean the Pressure Vessel Inspection Code of the American Petroleum Institute with addenda and revisions, thereto made and approved by the institute which have been adopted by the board of boiler rules in accordance with the provisions of RCW 70.79.030.
"ASME Code" shall mean the boiler and pressure vessel code of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers with amendments thereto made and approved by the council of the society which have been adopted by the board of boiler rules in accordance with the provisions of RCW 70.79.030.))
• "Pool heaters" shall be considered a boiler or unfired pressure vessel unless it meets all of the following criteria:
* Operates at pump pressure but in no case exceed 15 psig.
* Appliance is equipped with a flow switch, or a pressure switch set at a maximum of 15 psig.
* There are no intervening stop valves on the inlet or discharge side of the unit. Any valves used for maintaining the appliance must be locked open during operation in accordance with a written program that is acceptable to the inspector.
* Discharge piping is not reduced from the engineered sizing of the unit.
* Appliance is equipped with an ASME approved pressure relief device set at 15 psig or lower.
* Unit is rated at less than 400,000 BTU/hr.
* Unit is built to the ASME code or approved by a nationally or internationally recognized testing laboratory.
(("External inspection" shall mean an inspection made while a boiler or unfired pressure vessel is in operation and includes the inspection and demonstration of controls and safety devices required by these rules.
Each vessel shall be protected with an approved temperature and pressure safety relief valve.))
(("Internal inspection" shall mean an inspection made when a boiler or unfired pressure vessel is shut down and handholes, manholes, or other inspection openings are open or removed for examination of the interior. An external ultrasonic examination of unfired pressure vessels 36" inside diameter and under, shall constitute an internal inspection.))
(("NBIC" shall mean the National Board Inspection Code of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors with addenda and revisions, thereto made and approved by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors and adopted by the board of boiler rules in accordance with the provisions of RCW 70.79.030.))
[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 99-22-026, § 296-104-010, filed 10/26/99, effective 11/26/99; 98-22-024, § 296-104-010, filed 10/28/98, effective 11/28/98; 96-21-081, § 296-104-010, filed 10/16/96, effective 11/16/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.040. 94-21-002, § 296-104-010, filed 10/5/94, effective 11/5/94; 93-12-014, § 296-104-010, filed 5/21/93, effective 6/21/93; 92-11-070, § 296-104-010, filed 5/20/92, effective 6/20/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.240. 88-01-064 (Order 87-25), § 296-104-010, filed 12/17/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.040 and 70.79.050. 86-01-088 (Order 85-26), § 296-104-010, filed 12/19/85; Order 72-11, § 296-104-010, filed 7/7/72; Part I, filed 3/23/60.]
Construction -- What are the standards for new construction?
The standards for new construction are:
(1) ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, 1998 edition, with addenda Sections I, III, IV, VIII, X, and CSD-1 (((for boilers with fuel input ratings less than 12,500,000 BTU/hr))) (as referenced in WAC 296-104-265(3));
(3) Standards of construction meeting the National Board Criteria for Registration of Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Other Pressure Retaining Items, Revision 2, provided ((the boilers and unfired pressure vessels)) they are registered with the National Board.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 98-22-024, § 296-104-200, filed 10/28/98, effective 11/28/98; 97-20-109, § 296-104-200, filed 9/30/97, effective 10/31/97; 96-21-081, § 296-104-200, filed 10/16/96, effective 11/16/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.040. 93-12-014, § 296-104-200, filed 5/21/93, effective 6/21/93; 92-11-070, § 296-104-200, filed 5/20/92, effective 6/20/92; 91-11-107, § 296-104-200, filed 5/22/91, effective 6/22/91; 90-04-009, § 296-104-200, filed 1/26/90, effective 2/26/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.040 and 70.79.050. 86-01-088 (Order 85-26), § 296-104-200, filed 12/19/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.330. 84-11-016 (Order 84-09), § 296-104-200, filed 5/10/84; 82-24-025 (Order 82-36), § 296-104-200, filed 11/23/82, effective 1/1/83. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030. 82-05-003 (Order 82-2), § 296-104-200, filed 2/4/82; 81-12-012 (Order 81-10), § 296-104-200, filed 5/28/81; 81-01-114 (Order 80-28), § 296-104-200, filed 12/24/80; 80-05-065 (Order 80-7), § 296-104-200, filed 4/23/80; 79-05-054 (Order 79-7), § 296-104-200, filed 4/30/79; 78-10-096 (Order 78-19), § 296-104-200, filed 10/3/78; Order 77-23, § 296-104-200, filed 11/8/77; Order 77-9, § 296-104-200, filed 5/26/77; Order 75-35, § 296-104-200, filed 10/29/75; Order 74-37, § 296-104-200, filed 11/8/74; Order 73-1, § 296-104-200, filed 3/22/73; Order 72-17, § 296-104-200, filed 9/28/72; Order 72-11, § 296-104-200, filed 7/7/72; Part IV, § 1, filed 3/23/60.]
WAC 296-104-205
Construction -- What are the requirements for nonstandard new construction((.))?
Those boilers and unfired pressure vessels that are exempted by the codes adopted in WAC 296-104-200 due to volume, temperature or pressure requirements, and are not to be constructed to those codes, must be certified by a nationally recognized testing agency or constructed to WAC 296-104-230. See WAC 296-104-307 for safety pressure relief devices.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 96-21-081, § 296-104-205, filed 10/16/96, effective 11/16/96; Part IV, § 2, filed 3/23/60.]
WAC 296-104-210
Construction -- ((Special designs.)) What are the requirements for construction of boilers and unfired pressure vessels of special design?
Boilers and unfired pressure vessels of special design require a special certificate granted by the board. At a minimum the following shall be supplied to obtain board approval for special designs: ((Prints,)) Drawings, design calculations, and a Washington state professional engineer's evaluation of the design. Upon board approval a Washington special number will be assigned by the chief inspector. The installation will be subject to the regular inspections required by WAC 296-104-100 and any additional conditions as required by the board.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 96-21-081, § 296-104-210, filed 10/16/96, effective 11/16/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.040 and 70.79.050. 86-07-064 (Order 86-02), § 296-104-210, filed 3/19/86; Order 73-1, § 296-104-210, filed 3/22/73; Part IV, § 3, filed 3/23/60.]
WAC 296-104-215
Construction -- ((Nonstandard boilers and unfired pressure vessels.)) What are the requirements to use nonstandard boilers and unfired pressure vessels constructed prior to January 1, 1952?
Nonstandard boilers and unfired pressure vessels constructed prior to January 1, 1952, may be used provided they have not been moved from their original setting since January 1, 1952.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 97-20-109, § 296-104-215, filed 9/30/97, effective 10/31/97; 96-21-081, § 296-104-215, filed 10/16/96, effective 11/16/96; Part IV, § 4, filed 3/23/60.]
WAC 296-104-220
Construction -- ((Nonstandard second hand boilers or unfired pressure vessels.)) What are the requirements to use nonstandard second hand boilers and unfired pressure vessels?
Nonstandard second hand boilers ((or)) and unfired pressure vessels constructed after January 1, 1952, cannot be used in this state without prior approval of the board of boiler rules. At a minimum the following shall be supplied to obtain board approvals: ((Prints)) Drawings, a history, design calculations, and a Washington state professional engineer's evaluation of the design and present condition. Upon board approval a Washington special number will be assigned by the chief inspector. The installation will be subject to the regular inspections required by WAC 296-104-100 and any additional conditions as required by the board.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 96-21-081, § 296-104-220, filed 10/16/96, effective 11/16/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.240. 88-01-064 (Order 87-25), § 296-104-220, filed 12/17/87; Part IV, § 5, filed 3/23/60.]
WAC 296-104-230
Construction -- What are the testing requirements for new vessels exempted from code requirements for volume, pressure or temperature((.))?
Boilers or unfired pressure vessels that are not required by the codes adopted in WAC 296-104-200 to be built to those codes (except those exempted in the RCWs), shall be tested as follows:
One boiler or unfired pressure vessel of each design and size taken from the manufacturer's stock at random, shall be subjected to a hydrostatic test of twice the rated maximum allowable working pressure in the presence of an inspector holding a national board commission. The boiler or unfired pressure vessel shall withstand ((a)) the hydrostatic pressure ((of 150% of its design pressure)) test without leaks ((or excessive distortion)) and without exceeding 80% of the boiler or unfired pressure vessel material's yield strength. Samples shall be taken from the longitudinal seam and tests made as outlined in Section IX ASME Code for root and face bends and reduced tensile coupons. Upon successfully passing the above tests, ((a)) the maximum allowable working pressure ((of its design pressure)) will be allowed for all boilers or unfired pressure vessels constructed to identical specifications. The company name, serial number, maximum allowable working pressure, and energy input (if applicable) shall be stamped or marked in a permanent manner on each boiler or unfired pressure vessel. A retest shall be made at the inspector's discretion or by the request of the chief inspector. Any unfired pressure vessels containing water and an air cushion designed for less than 300 psi and 210 degree F, in use prior to January 1, 1997, may be accepted by hydrostatically testing them to twice their maximum allowable working pressure.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 96-21-081, § 296-104-230, filed 10/16/96, effective 11/16/96; Order 74-37, § 296-104-230, filed 11/8/74; Part IV, § 7, filed 3/23/60.]
WAC 296-104-235
Construction -- What are the requirements for code exempted boiler and unfired pressure vessel safety relief valves((.))?
The boilers and unfired pressure vessels covered by WAC 296-104-230 shall be protected by the installation of ASME Code relief valves with trial levers, set pressure not to exceed the boiler's or the unfired pressure vessel's design pressure. Relief valves shall be installed on top of the boiler or the unfired pressure vessel or on outlet piping as close as possible to the boiler or unfired pressure vessel, with a minimum of fittings and no valves intervening. The outlet of the relief valve shall be run full size to a safe place and shall not induce stress on the valve.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 96-21-081, § 296-104-235, filed 10/16/96, effective 11/16/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030. 78-03-057 (Order 78-3), § 296-104-235, filed 2/22/78; Part IV, § 8, filed 3/23/60.]
WAC 296-104-240
Construction -- ((Unfired pressure vessels)) When are piping components((.)) considered unfired pressure vessels?
When a portion of pipe has significant duties other than the transportation of a liquid, gas, or other material; such as storage, catch basin, scrubber, snubber, absorber, or pulsation dampener, it shall be deemed to be an unfired pressure vessel and shall conform to the rules governing the design, construction, inspection, and stamping of unfired pressure vessels.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 96-21-081, § 296-104-240, filed 10/16/96, effective 11/16/96; Part IV, § 9, filed 3/23/60.]
WAC 296-104-265
Installation -- What control and limit devices are required on boilers?
(1) Installations prior to June 1989: All automatically fired steam, vapor, or hot water boilers except boilers having a constant attendant who has no other duties while the boiler is in operation, shall be equipped with:
(2) Installations ((from)) after June 1989 ((to December 1998)):
(3) Installations or refits of gas, oil, or combinations of gas or oil after December 1998:
[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 98-22-024, § 296-104-265, filed 10/28/98, effective 11/28/98; 97-20-109, § 296-104-265, filed 9/30/97, effective 10/31/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.240. 88-01-064 (Order 87-25), § 296-104-265, filed 12/17/87; Part IV, § 14, filed 3/23/60.]
WAC 296-104-307
Installation -- What safety pressure relief devices are required on boilers and pressure vessels?
All boiler and pressure vessels shall be safeguarded by safety valves, safety relief valves, or rupture discs as specified in the ASME Code. As an alternative they may be safeguarded by a fail safe pressure relief control system that is evaluated by a professional engineer licensed by the state of Washington and accepted by the chief inspector.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 98-22-024, § 296-104-307, filed 10/28/98, effective 11/28/98.]
Repairs -- What are the requirements for nonnuclear boilers and unfired pressure vessel repairs and alterations?
Where required, a record of welded repairs/alterations, signed by the organization and a commissioned inspector shall be submitted to the chief inspector.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 99-22-026, § 296-104-502, filed 10/26/99, effective 11/26/99; 98-22-024, § 296-104-502, filed 10/28/98, effective 11/28/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.040. 94-21-002, § 296-104-502, filed 10/5/94, effective 11/5/94.]
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 99-08-049, filed 4/1/99, effective 5/2/99)
What are the inspection fees -- Certificate fees -- Expenses((.))?
Cast iron -- All sizes 27.05 21.65
500 sq. ft. to 2500 sq. ft. 54.15 27.05
or any portion thereof 21.65
Less than 100 sq. ft. 27.05 21.65
Less than 15 sq. ft. 21.65 16.25
50 sq. ft. to 100 sq. ft. 37.90 21.65
Certificate of inspection fees: For objects inspected, the certificate of inspection fee is $16.25 per object.
For each hour or part of an hour up to 8 hours 32.50
Reinspection fee: Same as the fee for the previous inspection during which discrepancies were reported. The fee will be charged only if the discrepancies are not corrected before the reinspection. The fee shall not exceed $ 26.00. Washington state specials: For each vessel to be considered by the board for a Washington state special certificate, a fee of $300.00 must be paid to the department before the board meets to consider the vessel. The board may, at its discretion, prorate the fee when a number of vessels that are essentially the same are to be considered.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 99-08-049, § 296-104-700, filed 4/1/99, effective 5/2/99; 98-09-064, § 296-104-700, filed 4/20/98, effective 5/21/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.040. 93-12-014, § 296-104-700, filed 5/21/93, effective 6/21/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.330. 84-21-012 (Order 84-20), § 296-104-700, filed 10/5/84; 84-11-016 (Order 84-09), § 296-104-700, filed 5/10/84; 82-24-025 (Order 82-36), § 296-104-700, filed 11/23/82, effective 1/1/83; Order 77-23, § 296-104-700, filed 11/8/77; Emergency Order 77-22, § 296-104-700, filed 11/8/77.]
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 87-10, filed 5/21/87)
What are the civil penalties((.))?
(1) An owner, user, or operator of a boiler or pressure vessel that violates a provision of chapter 70.79 RCW, or of the rules adopted under that chapter, is liable for a civil penalty based on the following schedule.
Performing a repair to a boiler or pressure vessel, involving welding to a pressure retaining part, without meeting requirements of WAC ((296-104-500)) 296-104-502:
Performing an alteration to a boiler or pressure vessel without meeting requirements of WAC ((296-104-501)) 296-104-502:
Performing resetting, repair or restamping of safety valves, safety relief valves, or rupture discs, without meeting requirements of WAC 296-104-515:
(2) The department shall by certified mail notify a person of its determination that the person has violated this section.
(3) Any person aggrieved by an order or act under the boiler and unfired pressure vessels law or under the rules and regulations may, within fifteen days after such order or act, appeal to the board of boiler rules.
(4) Each day that a violation occurs will be a separate offense. A violation will be a second or additional offense only if it occurs within one year from the first violation.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.79 RCW. 87-12-003 (Order 87-10), § 296-104-701, filed 5/21/87.]