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918-225-0565 Reporting of Immediate Hazards to Health or Safety Deputy and special inspectors shall report immediate hazards to health or safety concerning boilers or pressure vessels to the chief inspector immediately by telephone and also that a notice of defective condition was issued and that the hazardous operations were stopped. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 480.545 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.545 History: BCD 18-1997, f. 12-3-97, cert. ef. 1-1-98, renumbered from 918-225-0800 BCA 36-1993, f. 12-30-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94, Renumbered from 918-225-0155 BCA 4-1988, f. & cert. ef. 2-22-88, Renumbered from 814-025-0070 DC 11-1985, f. & cert. ef. 5-22-85 DC 17-1972, f. 7-31-72, cert. ef. 8-15-72
918-225-0590 Inspection Cycle Extension Program (1) The division shall evaluate written requests from the equipment’s owner or their agent for inspection cycle extensions pursuant to the following criteria: (a) An extension shall be granted for up to twelve (12) months from the existing inspection date; (b) Extensions shall only be granted for large-scale steam and hot water boilers normally operated continuously that are critical to the business or organization; and (c) Extensions shall apply to internal inspections only. (2)The division shall incorporate a monitoring system for inspection cycle extensions to ensure compliance with the requirements of this rule. (3) Extensions must be applied for in writing on a division approved form, and must include: (a) The specific equipment for which the extension is requested; (b) The reason for the requested extension; (c) How boiler safety is preserved with the requested extension; (d) Written concurrence of the special, deputy, or chief inspector assigned to the equipment; and (e) Scheduled date of shutdown and internal inspection within twelve (12). (4) Prior to approval of an inspection cycle extension, an inspection utilizing alternate inspection methods, including but not limited to ultrasonic thickness testing, water chemistry analysis, x-ray inspections, or other similar engineering evaluations, shall be performed to ensure conditions are safe to grant an extension. (5) Applications for inspection cycle extensions must be received and approved prior to the equipment’s existing inspection date. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 480.560, ORS 455.030 & ORS 445.110 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.560 & ORS 445.110 History: BCD 2-2025, amend filed 03/27/2025, effective 04/01/2025 BCD 8-2022, amend filed 06/30/2022, effective 07/01/2022 BCD 16-2020, adopt filed 08/31/2020, effective 10/01/2020 BCD 15-2020, temporary adopt filed 08/31/2020, effective 08/31/2020 through 09/30/2020
918-225-0606 Issuance and Purchase of Minor Repair Permits (1) The Building Codes Division will issue minor repair permits in lots of five at a cost of $175 per lot. Each lot of minor repair permits is valid for one year from the date of purchase. (2) The following persons may purchase minor repair permits: (a) Contractors holding a verified Construction Contractors Board license and a valid boiler contractor license under ORS 480.630; or (b) Owners of boilers and pressure vessels and their designated representatives. (3) Minor repair permits are not transferable. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 480.595, 455.154 & 455.155 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.595, 455.154 & 455.155 History: BCD 1-2015, f. 3-23-15, cert. ef. 4-1-15 BCD 36-2011, f. 12-30-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12
918-225-0609 Use of Minor Repair Permits (1) Only those minor repairs described in OAR 918-225-0612 may be performed under a minor repair permit. (2) A minor repair permit authorizes work on a single boiler or pressure vessel. Multiple minor repairs may be performed under a minor repair permit provided that each minor repair is completed within the five day period that begins when the first minor repair is completed. (3) All work performed under a minor repair permit must conform to the Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code. (4) An individual performing work under a minor repair permit must: (a) Hold the appropriate license, if required, under ORS 480.630 and OAR 918-225-0691 for the type of work performed; (b) Fill out the information required on the minor repair permit; and (c) Post the minor repair permit in a secure and visible location near the site of the repair. (5) Within five business days of work being completed, the purchaser of the minor repair permit is responsible for ensuring that all work that was performed under the minor repair permit is recorded in the manner approved by the division. [Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 480.595, 455.154 & 455.155 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.595, 455.154 & 455.155 History: BCD 36-2011, f. 12-30-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12
918-225-0612 Scope of Work Allowed under Minor Repair Permit (1) Only minor repairs may be performed under a minor repair permit. Minor repairs include, but are not limited to, the non-welded replacement of the following: (a) Low water cut-off; (b) Pressure relief valve; (c) Safety valve; (d) Safety switch; (e) Rupture disc; (f) High pressure or temperature limit; (g) Low pressure or temperature limit; (h) Fuel train component; (i) Flame detector; (j) Flame safeguard; (k) Heat exchanger element; and (l) Burner components. (2) Nothing in this rule prohibits purchasing an installation permit to ensure that a minor repair will be individually inspected. (3) A minor repair permit is not required for minor repairs made to pressure vessels containing liquefied petroleum gas that are under the jurisdiction of the State Fire Marshal. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 480.595, 455.154 & 455.155 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.595, 455.154 & 455.155 History: BCD 36-2011, f. 12-30-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12
918-225-0615 Inspection of Minor Repair Permits (1) The division will randomly inspect at least one permit from each lot of minor repair permits (2) The division will initially select one minor repair permit from each lot for inspection. If the division determines that the work done under the first permit does not comply with the Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code, the division will inspect a second permit from the same lot. If the division determines that the work done under the second permit is also non-compliant, the division will individually inspect all remaining permits from the same lot. (3) The purchase price for each lot of minor repair permits includes the fee for one inspection. The division will charge for any additional inspections at its hourly inspection rate. (4) If the division determines that work performed under a minor repair permit did not comply with the Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code, the division will require corrections to bring the boiler or pressure vessel into code compliance. Such corrections may not be performed under a minor repair permit. Installation permit and inspection requirements apply. (5) Work performed under a minor repair permit that is not randomly inspected in accordance with this rule will be inspected during the boiler or pressure vessel’s next regularly scheduled inspection. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 480.595, 455.154 & 455.155 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.595, 455.154 & 455.155 History: BCD 36-2011, f. 12-30-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12
918-225-0618 Misuse of Minor Repair Permits (1) An individual performing work under a minor repair permit misuses the minor repair permit if the work performed does not conform to the Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code. (2) The purchaser of a lot of minor repair permits misuses minor repair permits if: (a) Two or more repairs performed under the lot do not conform to the Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code; or (b) In the case of a purchaser who has purchased and used ten or more lots of minor repair permits, more than 5% of all repairs performed under minor repair permits issued to the purchaser did not conform to the Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code. (3) If the division determines that a person or entity has misused minor repair permits, the division may immediately suspend that person or entity from purchasing, using, or performing work under minor repair permits for not less than one year. In the case of a purchaser, the period of suspension may be extended until all unused minor repair permits have been returned to the division. (4) Violations of the minor repair permit rules may also be subject to civil penalties and license revocations. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 480.595, 455.154 & 455.155 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.595, 455.154 & 455.155 History: BCD 36-2011, f. 12-30-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12
918-225-0620 Bulk Rate Permits (1) Bulk rate permits may be granted if there is a quantity of either six (6) or more boilers or six (6) or more pressure vessels at the same location. (2) To obtain bulk rate permits, the owner or user must make a written request to the division at least 30 days before the expiration of existing operating permits. (3) If a bulk rate site requires two or more inspections during an inspection cycle, the division may rescind bulk rate permits and charge the full operating permit fees, as provided in Table 3-B. Inspection cycles are listed in OAR 918-225-0570 Table 1-B. [NOTE: Table referenced is not included in rule text.] [ED. NOTE: To view attachments referenced in rule text, click here to view rule.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 480.600 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.600 History: BCD 12-2018, amend filed 06/21/2018, effective 07/01/2018 BCD 31-2011, f. 12-30-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12 BCD 10-2009, f. 12-30-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10 BCA 36-1993, f. 12-30-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94, Renumbered from 918-225-0120 DC 17-1982, f. 7-31-72, cert. ef. 8-15-72, Renumbered from 814-025-0050
918-225-0630 Special Fee for Dryer Permits The operating permit fee for dryer rolls for a paper machine is $5.50 per roll, if the machine is under the inspection requirements of ORS 480.600(2). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 480.600 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.600 History: BCD 10-2009, f. 12-30-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10 BCD 4-2009(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-16-09 thru 1-1-10 BCD 36-2000, f. 12-29-00, cert. ef. 1-1-01 BCD 18-1997, f. 12-3-97, cert. ef. 1-1-98 BCA 36-1993, f. 12-30-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94, Renumbered from 918-225-0125 DC 10-1981, f. & cert. ef. 7-6-81, Renumbered from 814-025-0051
918-225-0640 Business and Trade License Fees (1) Licenses required by ORS 480.630 shall be issued by the division to applicants who meet the requirements for the license and apply as established in OAR division 30. (2) For applications received by the division prior to May 15, 2008 the application fee for a business license shall be $165 and the application fee for a trade license shall be $27.50. Any license issued prior to May 15, 2008 expires on July 1, 2008. (3) The following fees apply for a three-year license term as established in OAR 918-030-0220: (a) Boiler business license application and renewal fees — $495 (b) Class 1 and 6 boiler trade license application and renewal fees — $82.50 (c) Class 2, Class 3, Class 4, Class 5, Class 5A and 5-B boiler trade license fees: (A) Application fee — $82.50 (B) Renewal fee — $112.50, which includes a $30 fee to track continuing education under ORS 480.545 and OAR 918-225-0670. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.117, 480.545 & 480.630 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.630 History: BCD 17-2007, f. 12-28-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08 BCD 13-2006, f. 9-29-06, cert. ef. 10-1-06 BCD 10-2006(Temp), f. 6-30-06, cert. ef. 7-1-06 thru 12-28-06 BCD 36-2000, f. 12-29-00, cert. ef. 1-1-01
918-225-0650 Practical Experience Requirement Inspectors shall have at least the following practical experience in activities listed by ORS 480.565(1): (1) Chief Inspector, ten years experience; (2) Deputy or Special Inspector, experience required by the bylaws of the National Board for a commission as a National Board Inspector. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 480.565 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.565 History: BCA 36-1993, f. 12-30-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94
918-225-0660 Certification of Special Inspectors (1) An application for special inspector certification shall be filed by an employer described in ORS 480.565(3) using forms provided by the division and submitting the appropriate application fee. (2) The person to be certified shall meet the experience requirements in OAR 918-225-0650 and shall have passed the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors Examination. (3) An examination covering the Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Law, ORS 480.510 to 480.990 and OAR 918, division 225, the National Board Inspection Code and ASME CSD-1 shall be given by the chief inspector to all special inspector applicants. (4) Special inspector certifications shall be renewed annually, by paying a renewal fee of $25 prior to January 1 of each year. (5) When a special inspector leaves the employment of the employer covered by ORS 480.565, the employer shall notify the division and return the special inspector certification. (6) Process piping inspectors shall be certified pursuant to OAR 918-225-0665. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.030 & 480.545 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.565 History: BCD 20-2005, f. 9-15-05, cert. ef. 10-1-05 BCD 17-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-12-05 thru 9-30-05 BCD 4-2003, f. & cert. ef. 3-14-03 BCD 18-1997, f. 12-3-97, cert. ef. 1-1-98 BCA 36-1993, f. 12-30-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94, Renumbered from 918-225-0135 DC 33-1974, f. 5-6-74, ef. 5-25-74, Renumbered from 814-025-0065 DC 27-1973(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-31-73 DC 17-1972, f. 7-31-72, cert. ef. 8-15-72
918-225-0665 Certification of Process Piping Inspectors (1) Applicants for process piping inspector shall submit an application on division-supplied forms along with a $110 application fee. The applicant shall pass a division-approved examination on the substance and requirements of ASME B31.3, related standards and administrative rules. (2) Applicants shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the division not less than 10 years experience in the design, fabrication or inspection of industrial process piping. Each 20 percent of satisfactorily completed work toward an engineering degree recognized by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology shall be considered equivalent to one year of experience, up to five years total. (3) The board may consider other experience and education to determine if the experience is equivalent to the requirements in this rule. (4) Process piping inspector certificate of competency shall be renewed annually. The annual renewal fee shall be $27.50. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 480.545, 480.565, 480.605, 480.607 & 480.647 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.545, 480.565, 480.605, 480.607 & 480.647 History: BCD 4-2003, f. & cert. ef. 3-14-03
918-225-0670 Fees for Inspector Examination, Certification and Renewal (1) Fee for each National Board examination, $165. (2) Fee for Certificate of Competency Examination, $110. (3) Fee for annual renewal of Certificate of Competency, $27.50. (4) Fee to administer continuing education program to be added to the cost of annual renewals of certified individuals, $10. (5) Fee to prepare and provide continuing education programs, $66 per hour or part thereof. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 480.605 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.605 History: BCD 13-2006, f. 9-29-06, cert. ef. 10-1-06 BCD 2-2003, f. & cert. ef. 2-3-03 BCD 36-2000, f. 12-29-00, cert. ef. 1-1-01 BCA 36-1993, f. 12-30-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94, Renumbered from 918-225-0040 BCA 5-1991, f. & cert. ef. 3-15-91 DC 33-1974, f. 5-6-74, cert. ef. 5-25-74, Renumbered from 814-025-0016 DC 27-1973(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-31-73
918-225-0700 Responsibility of Boiler Contractors (1) Persons licensed by the division for the business of installing, repairing or altering boilers, pressure vessels or pressure piping must correct any condition or deficiency resulting from installations, repairs or alterations, which are determined by any deputy, special inspector or process piping inspector to be a violation of the minimum safety standards of the Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code. (2) Contractors must prepare and submit any documentation required by construction codes, repair and alteration standards or the authority having jurisdiction. (3) Boiler contractors are directly responsible for assuring that all persons they employ have correct certification and are properly supervised in the installation, repair or alteration of boilers, pressure vessels or pressure piping systems. Supervisors of persons holding a Class 1 or Class 6 certification must meet the requirements of OAR 918-225-0691. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 480.545 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.545 History: BCD 4-2007, f. 3-30-07, cert. ef. 4-1-07 BCD 6-2003, f. 3-14-03, cert. ef. 7-1-03 BCD 36-2000, f. 12-29-00, cert. ef. 1-1-01
918-225-0720 Welding Requirements for Owner-Users (1) An owner-user may use its own employees to repair or install boilers, pressure vessels or pressure piping, provided it develops, certifies and maintains a welding program meeting the requirements of the Boiler Specialty Code (ASME Section IX, Part QW). (2) The owner-user's welding program shall be reviewed for conformance with welding program requirements by the authorized inspector performing welding inspections. (3) The owner-user is responsible for the use of proper materials when doing code repairs. (4) Prior to welding on code materials, the owner-user shall notify a deputy, special inspector or process piping inspector who will review the proposed work and who will inspect the work when it is completed. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 480.545 & 480.647 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.545 & 480.647 History: BCD 6-2003, f. 3-14-03, cert. ef. 7-1-03 BCD 36-2000, f. 12-29-00, cert. ef. 1-1-01 BCD 16-1998, f. 9-30-98, cert. ef. 10-1-98 BCD 18-1997, f. 12-3-97, cert. ef. 1-1-98 BCA 36-1993, f. 12-30-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94
918-225-0730 Requirements for Businesses Doing Welding or Brazing All persons in the business of installing, altering or repairing boilers, pressure vessels, or pressure piping shall develop and maintain a quality control system before doing welding or brazing: (1) Boilers and pressure vessels. For welding on a boiler, boiler external piping as defined by ORS 480.515 and pressure vessels, the person shall develop and maintain a quality control system under the "R" Stamp requirements of the National Board Inspection Code. (2) Pressure piping. For welding or brazing on pressure piping, the person shall develop and maintain a quality control system under either Section (1) of this rule or under OAR 918-225-0740. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 480.545 & 480.647 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.545 & 480.647 History: BCD 35-2000, f. 12-29-00, cert. ef. 7-1-01 BCD 16-1998, f. 9-30-98, cert. ef. 10-1-98 BCD 18-1997, f. 12-3-97, cert. ef. 1-1-98 BCA 36-1993, f. 12-30-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94, Renumbered from 918-225-0195 BCA 30-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-9-91 BCA 24-1991(Temp), f. 7-3-91, cert. ef. 7-1-91 BCA 6-1990, f. & cert. cert. ef. 3-13-90
918-225-0740 Quality Control System for Pressure Piping; Oregon "O" Certificate of Authorization (1) This rule contains procedures for persons to develop and qualify a quality control system for welding or brazing on pressure piping other than boiler external piping. (2) An application for approval of a quality control system shall include one copy of a proposed quality control manual. The manual shall include the elements described by the Building Codes Division Sample Quality Control Manual provided to the applicant as a guide. A Quality Control Manual will be reviewed and the applicant billed at board-established shop inspection rates. (3) If welding, brazing, mechanical or chemical assembly will occur on Category M fluid service process piping, the quality control manual shall include processes and procedures demonstrating compliance with ASME B31.3. The registered business or owner-user shall ensure that the process piping inspector provides and updates a list of persons to whom the inspector has delegated responsibility under OAR 918-225-0562. (4) After acceptance of the proposed quality control system, the applicant must demonstrate practical application of the system and the proficiency of the persons doing welding or brazing. The applicant shall provide the facilities, equipment and materials for the demonstration. (5) The Certificate of Authorization issued to a successful applicant expires three years from date of issue. The same procedures for qualifying shall be followed for renewal. Copies of the manual do not need to be resubmitted if the only change is the effective date. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 480.647 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.647 History: BCD 6-2003, f. 3-14-03, cert. ef. 7-1-03 BCD 13-2002, f. 6-28-02, cert. ef. 7-1-02 BCD 35-2000, f. 12-29-00, cert. ef. 7-1-01 BCD 18-1997, f. 12-3-97, cert. ef. 1-1-98 BCA 36-1993, f. 12-30-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94, Renumbered from 918-225-0196 BCA 30-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-9-91 BCA 24-1991(Temp), f. 7-3-91, cert. ef. 7-1-91
918-225-0745 Contractor Registration (1) All persons in the business of assembling or repairing pressure relief valves shall adopt a quality control system under the “VR” Symbol Stamp of the National Board. (2) All persons in the business of testing and making only minor adjustments to pressure relief valves shall adopt a quality control system under the “T/O” Symbol Stamp of the National Board. (3) An owner-user may use its own employees to repair pressure relief valves for its own use, provided it adopts a quality control system under the “VR” Symbol Stamp of the National Board. (4) An owner-user may use its own employees to test and make minor adjustments only to pressure relief valves for its own use, provided it adopts a quality control system under the “T/O” Symbol Stamp of the National Board. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 480.545 & ORS 455.020 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.545 History: BCD 8-2021, amend filed 08/24/2021, effective 10/01/2021 BCD 18-1997, f. 12-3-97, cert. ef. 1-1-98
918-225-0780 Filing of Insurance Notices Insurance companies shall notify the Division within 30 days of providing insurance, cancellation or suspension of insurance or non-renewal of insurance regarding boilers or pressure vessels. This notice shall be on a Division-approved form and shall use Oregon State Numbers to designate the boilers or pressure vessels involved. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 480.545 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.545 History: BCA 36-1993, f. 12-30-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94, Renumbered from 918-225-0140 DC 92-1977, f. & cert. ef. 7-19-77, Renumbered from 814-025-0066