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Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-2-012

Current through June 17, 2024
All newly constructed units to be installed in the State of
				  Nebraska shall be built to the appropriate Edition of the ASME Boiler and
				  Pressure Vessel Code. All documentation, including the Manufacturers' Data
				  Report, data plates, drawings, parts lists, Installation Manuals, Operating
				  Manuals and all other documentation supplied for the unit shall be in English
				  and all measurements shall be in U.S. customary units indicating inches, feet,
				  pounds per square inch, etc. All pressure gauges, thermometers and other
				  controls and safety devices shall also be provided in U.S. customary
				  units.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-2-013

Current through June 17, 2024
All power boiler external and non-boiler external piping
				  shall meet the requirements of ASME B 31.1 Power Piping. All other boiler or
				  pressure vessel piping shall meet the requirements of the applicable piping
				  codes.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-2-014

Current through June 17, 2024
Effective January 1, 2006 the installation of boilers in new
				  buildings, when there is a structural renovation of over 50% of an existing
				  boiler room, or replacement of equipment in the room, shall meet the
				  installation requirements outlined in Part 1 of the National Board Inspection
				  Code. If the new installation cannot meet the requirements outlined in the
				  NBIC, the chief inspector shall be notified prior to the installation of a new
				  unit to request a variance from the requirements. The request shall detail the
				  problem on what conditions cannot be met and any drawings or other
				  documentation outlining the conditions shall be provided so that a solution to
				  the conditions can be made.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-2-015

Current through June 17, 2024
Combustion air and dilution air shall meet the requirements
				  of NFPA-31, NFPA-54 or NFPA-58 as appropriate. Engineered installations shall
				  be approved by the Chief Inspector.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-2-016

Current through June 17, 2024
Effective January 1, 2007 new boiler rooms shall meet the
				  requirements of the building and mechanical codes adopted by the local
				  jurisdiction. Where there is no local jurisdiction or the local jurisdiction
				  has not adopted a building or mechanical code, the requirements of the
				  International Building and Mechanical Codes should be used as a
				  guide.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 3 - NOTICE OF INSTALLATION OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-3-002

Current through June 17, 2024
Owners, users and lessees of all jurisdictional boilers and
				  pressure vessels now in use or installed ready for use in the state of
				  Nebraska, shall report to the Commissioner, giving the location, type,
				  capacity, age, and date of installation of the boiler or pressure vessel. Such
				  boilers and pressure vessels shall be designed and certified per applicable
				  ASME codes, or they shall have equivalent safety measures consistent with codes
				  recognized in
Neb. Rev. Stat.
§
									48-727
				  of the Boiler Inspection Act to obtain a Certificate of
				  Inspection.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 3 - NOTICE OF INSTALLATION OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-3-003

Current through June 17, 2024
At least ten days prior to the installation, construction, or
				  operation of any new, used, or reinstalled jurisdictional boiler or pressure
				  vessel, the contractor, person, or entity responsible for installing or
				  constructing the boiler or pressure vessel shall give notice of the proposed
				  installation to the Commissioner using the electronic/online form provided on
				  the Department's website. The notice shall designate the proposed place and
				  date of installation, the type and capacity of the boiler or pressure vessel,
				  the use to be made of the boiler or pressure vessel, the name of the company
				  which manufactured the boiler or pressure vessel, and whether the boiler or
				  pressure vessel is new or used or being reinstalled. Any inspection of a new
				  installation for which notice was not given to the Commissioner in accordance
				  with this chapter and
Neb. Rev. Stat.
§
									48-730
				  shall be deemed a special inspection under 229 NAC 7 §005(A)(2); except
				  that if the installation was done as a part of a repair process and written
				  notice was given to the Commissioner prior to actual installation, the
				  inspection shall not be considered a special inspection under 229 NAC 7
				  §005(A)(2).
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 3 - NOTICE OF INSTALLATION OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-3-004

Current through June 17, 2024
All new installations of boilers, water heaters or pressure
				  vessels shall be inspected by the state chief boiler inspector or a deputy
				  state boiler inspector prior to operation of the unit.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 3 - NOTICE OF INSTALLATION OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-3-005

Current through June 17, 2024
If an owner or user enters into a contract with an installer
				  and in that contract the installer is responsible for all inspection, permit or
				  other fees, a copy of that contract shall be given to the state boiler
				  inspector at the time of the initial inspection of the unit.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-4-003

Current through June 17, 2024
Where pressure reducing valves are used in a system, the
				  following requirements shall be met:
A. If the piping equipment on the low
				pressure side has not been designed for the full initial pressure, one or more
				relief or safety valves shall be provided on the low pressure side of the
				reducing valve;
1. The relief or safety
				valves shall be located, adjoining, or as close as possible to the reducing
				valve. Proper protection shall be provided to prevent injury or damage caused
				by the escaping fluid from the discharge of relief or safety valves that are
				vented to the atmosphere.
2. The
				set point, in PSI, shall be no higher than the design pressure of the system on
				the low pressure side of the reducing valve.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-4-004

Current through June 17, 2024
The blowdown from a boiler that enters a sanitary sewer
				  system or which is considered a hazard to life or property, shall pass through
				  proper blowoff equipment that will reduce pressure and temperature. The
				  temperature of the fluid leaving the blowoff equipment shall be in accordance
				  with local codes, but in all cases shall not exceed 150 degrees Fahrenheit and
				  the pressure shall not exceed five pounds per square inch. The blowoff piping
				  and fittings between the boiler and the blowoff tank shall comply with the ASME
				  Code B 31.1.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-4-005

Current through June 17, 2024
The discharge from safety valves, safety relief valves,
				  blowoff pipes and other hazardous fluid outlets shall be so arranged that there
				  will be no danger of injury to personnel. When the safety valve or
				  temperature/pressure relief valve discharge is piped away from the boiler to
				  the point of discharge, there shall be provisions made for properly draining
				  the piping. The size and arrangement of discharge piping shall be such that any
				  pressure that may exist or develop, will not reduce the relieving capacity of
				  the relieving devices below that capacity required to protect the boiler or
				  pressure vessel. Manifolding of discharges from multiple boilers or pressure
				  vessels having different maximum allowable working pressures is not permitted
				  unless verification, including design calculations and component specification,
				  have been approved in advance by the person or entity who will perform the
				  hydrostatic test and certification required in 229 NAC 2, §007. All safety
				  or safety relief valves or pressure relief devices shall have a discharge pipe
				  installed and is directed to a floor drain or other suitable and safe point of
				  discharge. Such discharge piping shall be made of a metal or metal alloy that
				  is capable of withstanding the forces, pressure, and temperature that exist
				  when the valve to which it is attached is in operation.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-4-006

Current through June 17, 2024
For electric steam generators - a cable at least as large as
				  one of the incoming power lines to the generator shall be permanently fastened
				  to, and provide grounding of the generator shell.
A. A suitable screen or guard shall be
				provided around high tension electrical bushings and a sign shall be posted
				warning of high voltage. This screen or guard shall be so located that it will
				be impossible for anyone working around the generator to accidentally come in
				contact with the high voltage circuits.
B. All electrically heated boilers shall meet
				the applicable standards of, and be approved by, Underwriters' Laboratories,
				Inc.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-4-007

Current through June 17, 2024
All repairs and alterations must comply with the rules as
				  defined in 229 NAC 15.
A. All welded
				repairs to jurisdictional boilers and pressure vessels shall be performed by an
				organization holding the applicable "R" stamp issued by the National Board,
				except that in the case of pressure vessels installed at an API-510 owner-user
				facility, the repair may be performed by a repair organization as defined in
				section 3.16 of API-510. All repairs require prior notification and approval of
				a commissioned inspector. The use of pre-approved routine repair procedures
				shall be handled as described in 229 NAC 15. All repairs shall conform to the
				edition of the NBIC or API-510 as required by 229 NAC 02.
B. The organization performing the repair or
				alteration shall be responsible for preparation, certification and distribution
				of the appropriate NBIC form or its equivalent under API-510. This form shall
				be filed with the Chief Boiler Inspector and with the National Board, if so
				required.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-4-008

Current through June 17, 2024
All boilers and pressure vessels shall be located so that
				  adequate space is provided for the proper operation of the boiler or pressure
				  vessel and its appurtenances, inspection, and necessary maintenance and
				  repair.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-4-009

Current through June 17, 2024
Ladders and walkways or runways shall be provided between or
				  over the top of boilers which are more than eight feet above the operating
				  floor to afford accessibility for operation, maintenance and inspection.
A. All walkways, runways, and platforms shall
				be OSHA compliant and shall:
(1) Be of metal
				construction;
(2) Be constructed of
				safety treads, standard grating, or similar material and have a minimum width
				of 30 inches;
(3) Be of bolted,
				welded or riveted construction;
(4)
				Be equipped with handrails 42 inches high with an intermediate rail and 4 inch
				toe board; and
(5) Have gates or
				chains installed at entries and exits to the platform to reduce risk of
				falls.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-4-010

Current through June 17, 2024
All boiler rooms exceeding five hundred square feet of floor
				  area and containing one (1) or more gas fired objects having a fuel burning
				  capacity in excess of 400,000 Btu/hr shall have two (2) means of
				  exit.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-4-011

Current through June 17, 2024
A permanent source of outside air shall be provided for each
				  boiler room to permit satisfactory combustion of the fuel as well as proper
				  ventilation of the boiler room under normal operating conditions. The total air
				  input required for all fuel burning equipment installed in the room, including
				  non-jurisdictional, fired units, shall be used in determining the net intake
				  area required. The requirements outlined in the following manuals or codes
				  shall be used to determine the air and opening size required:
A. The boiler or water heater manufacturer's
				installation and operating manual;
B. NFPA-54, National Fuel Gas Code;
C. NFPA-85;
D. NFPA-58, LP-Gas Code; and
E. NFPA-31, Standard for the Installation of
				Oil Burning Equipment.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-4-012

Current through June 17, 2024
All boiler rooms exceeding five hundred square feet floor
				  area and containing one (1) or more gas fired objects having a fuel burning
				  capacity in excess of 400,000 Btu/hr shall have two (2) means of exit.
Condensate return tanks shall be equipped with at least two
				  (2) vents or a vent and overflow pipe to protect against a loose float plugging
				  a single connection.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-4-013

Current through June 17, 2024
If a boiler or pressure vessel has not been properly prepared
				  for inspection as defined in 229 NAC 6 and/or as requested by the Inspector,
				  the Inspector shall decline to make such inspection until the item has been
				  properly prepared.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-4-014

Current through June 17, 2024
The applicable code of construction, or the appropriate API,
				  ANSI, or NFPA code shall apply to all conditions not covered by these rules and
				  regulations.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-4-015

Current through June 17, 2024
Whenever repairs are made to fittings and appliances or it
				  becomes necessary to replace them, the work must comply with the requirements
				  of the applicable construction code, the National Board Inspection Code and
				  API-510 as appropriate for boilers and pressure vessels. For boilers that have
				  control systems that are required to meet the rules of ASME CSD-1, when
				  components of the control systems are repaired or replaced, the replacements
				  and the affected part of the control system must meet the most current state
				  adopted edition of ASME CSD-1 that is listed in 229 NAC 2 (010). For boilers
				  that have control systems that were required to meet the rules of NFPA 8501,
				  8502, 8503, 8504, 8505, or 8506, when components of the control systems are
				  repaired or replaced, the replacements and the affected part of the control
				  system must meet the most current state adopted edition of NFPA 85 that is
				  listed in 229 NAC 2 (010). If a part is replaced with a part that is like for
				  like in make, model and specifications, an upgrade to the latest adopted
				  edition/addenda of the applicable code is not required. If a part is replaced
				  that is not like for like, that section of the control system shall be upgraded
				  to the latest edition/addenda of the applicable code for the controls. When a
				  fuel train is upgraded or replaced, the required emergency shutdown switch(s)
				  shall be installed and the complete fuel train shall meet the latest adopted
				  edition/addenda of the appropriate code. If there are any questions as to the
				  need and extent of the upgrade, a detailed plan shall be submitted to the Chief
				  Boiler Inspector outlining the make, model, and specifications of the component
				  being removed and the make, model and specifications of the intended
				  replacement part and any other necessary information to determine the need for
				  an upgrade. This plan shall include which standards the component or portion of
				  the system is designed and constructed to meet.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-4-016 - Special requirements for hydronic (glycol) heating systems

Current through June 17, 2024
A. Systems where there is a possibility of
				contamination between the potable water system and the heating system shall be
				protected in accordance with state and local codes. Where there are no local
				codes, the International Plumbing and Mechanical Codes should be used as a
				reference for the protection of the potable water system.
B. All boilers supplying the heating system
				shall have safety controls to protect against a low water condition. The
				controls shall shut down the boiler and require a manual restart. The controls
				shall be installed and meet the requirements of ASME CSD-1, Part CW for the
				specific type of boiler.
C. A means
				shall be provided to refill the hydronic heating system. This means can either
				fill the system while in operation or require a shutdown prior to
				filling.
D. The discharge from the
				boiler safety relief valve and the boiler drains shall be piped to an
				atmospheric collection tank. The ends of the piping shall be visible to
				determine if a safety relief valve or drain valve is leaking past the seat.
				Certain types of glycol require a special permit for discharge to a city sewer
				system.
The requirement for an atmospheric collection tank may be
				  waived provided the owner or installer provides documentation to the Chief
				  Boiler Inspector that the municipality has approved the discharge of the glycol
				  mixture to the sewer system. This documentation shall include the type of
				  glycol to be used, its concentration in the system, and a signature and title
				  of the approving authority.
E. Hydronic piping systems shall be designed
				and installed to permit the system to be drained. Where the system drains to
				the plumbing drainage system, the installation shall conform to the local
				codes. Where there are no local codes the International Plumbing and Mechanical
				Codes should be used as a reference.
F. The boiler shall have isolation valves on
				the inlet and outlet piping.
G. All
				boilers used in hydronic heating systems shall meet the requirements of ASME
				Section IV, Part HG, and shall be stamped with the ASME Certification Mark with
				the "H" Designator. Units with the ASME Certification Mark with the "HLW"
				Designator or items certified as meeting the requirements of ANSI Z 21.10.3
				shall not be used in hydronic heating systems.
H. Records shall be maintained and available
				to the inspector that show the required glycol concentration, the results of
				all tests performed to ensure the concentration percentage is being maintained
				and the addition of glycol to the system.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 5 - FREQUENCY OF INSPECTIONS OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-5-002

Current through June 17, 2024
Unless otherwise noted, all jurisdictional boilers except
				  hobby boilers, steam farm traction engines, portable and stationary show
				  engines, and portable and stationary show boilers shall receive an annual
				  certificate inspection. Hobby boilers, steam farm traction engines, portable
				  and stationary show engines, and stationary and portable show boilers shall be
				  inspected externally every two years and internally every four years.
A. Power boilers, waste heat recovery steam
				generators, and high-pressure, high-temperature water boilers shall receive an
				internal and external inspection annually where construction permits. The
				external inspection should be conducted while the unit is in operation if
				possible. If this is not possible, the external inspection shall be as complete
				an inspection as possible, and shall include a review of operating logs,
				maintenance records and other documentation in order to determine the safety of
				the unit.
B. With the chief boiler
				inspector's approval, the following shall receive an external inspection
				annually while in operation, in order to have their Certificates renewed, and
				shall also receive an internal inspection every two years:
(1) power boilers;
(2) waste heat recovery steam generators;
				and
(3) high-pressure,
				high-temperature water boilers that have internal continuous water treatment,
				under the direct supervision of a graduate chemical engineer, or under the
				direct supervision of a person having a minimum of five years supervisory
				experience and formal training in the treatment of boiler water.
Accurate records of boiler water chemistry shall be kept and
				  made available for review by the inspector.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 5 - FREQUENCY OF INSPECTIONS OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-5-003

Current through June 17, 2024
A. Except as provided in subsection (C) and
				(D) of this section and §005 of this chapter, pressure vessels subject to
				internal corrosion shall be inspected internally and externally every two
				years.
B. Except as provided in
				subsections (C) and (D) of this section and §005 of this chapter, pressure
				vessels not subject to corrosion shall receive an external inspection every two
				years.
C. Except as provided in
				subsection (D) of this section and §005 of this chapter, pressure vessels
				subject to internal corrosion or which contain hazardous or lethal fluids shall
				receive an internal inspection biennially where construction permits.
				Alternatively, meaningful and appropriate NDE may be performed at the
				inspector's discretion to determine the rate of deterioration. For those
				vessels whose deterioration rate has been determined, at the inspector's
				discretion, and with the approval of the Commissioner, the requirement for a
				biennial internal inspection may be extended, but in no case shall this period
				exceed 5 years. Pressure vessels not subject to internal corrosion shall be
				inspected internally, where construction permits, every 5 years. If the opening
				of the pressure vessel would damage internal catalysts or other devices, the
				inspector may, with the permission of the Commissioner, defer the internal
				inspection until the next date that the catalyst or other internal device is
				repaired or replaced, provided that no pressure vessel shall go more than
				fifteen years without an internal inspection.
D. Unfired pressure vessels under the
				supervision of an owner-user inspection organization shall be inspected at
				intervals required by these regulations and the National Board Inspection Code,
				or API-510, as applicable.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 5 - FREQUENCY OF INSPECTIONS OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-5-004 - Deficiencies and conditions

Current through June 17, 2024
A. Where, in the
				opinion of the inspector, as the result of condition disclosed at the time of
				inspection, it may be necessary to remove interior or exterior lining, covering
				or brickwork to expose certain parts of the boiler or pressure vessel not
				normally visible, the owner or user shall remove such material to permit proper
				inspection and to determine remaining thickness.
B. If, upon an external inspection, there is
				evidence of a leak or crack, sufficient covering of the boiler or pressure
				vessel shall be removed to permit the inspector to satisfactorily determine the
				safety of the boiler or pressure vessel.
C. Records shall be maintained by the boiler
				or pressure vessel owner and shall be available for review by the inspector.
				Records shall show the following:
(1) The
				dates and times that the boiler or pressure vessel has been taken out of
				service and the reasons therefore; and,
(2) Daily analysis of water samples that
				adequately shows the conditions of the water and elements or characteristics
				which are capable of producing corrosion or other deterioration to the boiler
				or pressure vessel, or its parts.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 5 - FREQUENCY OF INSPECTIONS OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-5-005 - Waivers of Inspection

Current through June 17, 2024
A. An owner or user
				of an unfired pressure vessel may apply for a waiver of inspection of unfired
				pressure vessels owned or used by such owner or user.
B. Such application shall be accompanied by a
				registration fee of $ 50.00 plus $ 30.00 per pressure vessel for which a waiver
				is sought, except that in the event that such pressure vessel has a current
				certificate of inspection on file with the chief inspector, no additional fee
				shall be required.
C. The
				commissioner may issue such a waiver upon a finding that:
(1)
(a) the
				owner or user is an owner-user inspection organization,
(b) the pressure vessel will be inspected by
				an owner-user inspection organization in accordance with the National Board
				Inspection Code or API-510 as may be applicable; and
(c) all repairs on the pressure vessels for
				which a waiver is sought will be made in accordance with the National Board
				Inspection Code or API-510 as may be applicable; or
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 5 - FREQUENCY OF INSPECTIONS OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS › Section 229-5-007

Current through June 17, 2024
All personnel conducting internal inspections where entry
				  into a boiler or pressure vessel is classified as entry into a confined space
				  by OSHA 1910.146 shall follow the requirements outlined in OSHA 1910.146, the
				  specific plant site confined space program and/or the inspector's employer's
				  confined space program, for entry into the boiler or pressure vessel. If no
				  confined space entry programs or procedures are available, the inspector shall
				  not enter into any confined space for the purpose of conducting internal
				  inspections of boilers or pressure vessels. When this is the case, the internal
				  inspection shall be as complete as possible, and the conditions prohibiting
				  entry shall be noted on the inspection report submitted to the
				  state.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 6 - NOTIFICATION FOR INSPECTION › Section 229-6-002

Current through June 17, 2024
An inspection required under the Act or this Title shall be
				  carried out prior to the expiration date of the Certificate of Inspection,
				  unless an extension is approved. The inspection shall be scheduled at a time
				  mutually agreed upon by the Chief Boiler Inspector, the Special Inspector and
				  owner or user. The required Certificate renewal inspection shall be made no
				  earlier than sixty calendar days prior to the expiration date on the
				  Certificate of Inspection. After the required Certificate inspection is
				  performed, if an owner, user or inspector desires a change in the Certificate
				  expiration date, either to have the certificate expire at an earlier or later
				  date, the request shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Boiler Inspector.
				  The written request may be either on the inspection form submitted by the
				  inspector, by letter from the owner, user or inspector to the Chief Boiler
				  Inspector, or by e-mail to the Chief Boiler Inspector from the owner or user.
				  The Chief Boiler Inspector shall inform all parties concerned of the new
				  Certificate expiration date, or, if the request has been denied, of the reason
				  why the Certificate expiration date was not changed. The certificate fee will
				  be charged as outlined in 229 NAC 7.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 7 - INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATE FEES › Section 229-7-002

Current through June 17, 2024
The fees for inspection and/or for Certificate of Inspection
				  as required by
Neb. Rev. Stat.
§§
									48-724,
				  and
				  48-733
				  and sections of this chapter shall be paid directly to the Department, by the
				  owner or user before a Certificate of Inspection shall be
				  issued.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 7 - INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATE FEES › Section 229-7-003

Current through June 17, 2024
If the owner or user of any boiler or pressure vessel
				  required to be inspected under this Act by the Department refuses to allow a
				  boiler or pressure vessel to be inspected, then such boiler or pressure vessel
				  shall not be operated until after a valid inspection has been made by either
				  the chief inspector, deputy inspector or special inspector.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 7 - INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATE FEES › Section 229-7-004

Current through June 17, 2024
If the owner or user of any boiler or pressure vessel
				  required to be inspected under the Boiler Inspection Act by the Department
				  refuses to pay the inspection fee or Certificate of Inspection fee provided for
				  in
Neb. Rev. Stat.
§§
									48-724,
				  and
				  48-733
				  and this title, then such boiler's or pressure vessel's Certificate of
				  Inspection shall be revoked. Any boiler or pressure vessel that has had its
				  Certificate of Inspection revoked for the reason described above, shall not be
				  operated until after the fees have been paid.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 7 - INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATE FEES › Section 229-7-005

Current through June 17, 2024
A. Schedule of fees - The owner or user of a
				boiler required to be inspected under the Boiler Inspection Act shall pay for
				each boiler inspected by the chief boiler inspector, or a deputy boiler
				inspector in accordance with the following schedule:
(1) For all inspections performed on or
				before June 30, 2014 and on or after July 1, 2015 on boilers, high-temperature
				water boilers, low pressure steam boilers, hot water heating and supply boilers
				and hot water heaters:
Capacity
Internal fee
External fee
Objects of 800,000 btu/hr rated capacity or
								less
$ 25.00
$ 25.00
Objects over 800,000 btu/hr rated capacity and less
								1,600,000 btu/hr rated capacity
$ 45.00
$ 45.00
Objects of 1,600,000 btu/hr rated capacity or more
								and less than 3,200,000 btu/hr rated capacity
$ 90.00
$ 45.00
Objects of 3,200,000 btu/hr rated capacity or more
								and less than 8,000,000 btu/hr rated capacity
$ 130.00
$ 65.00
Objects of 8.000,000 btu/hr rated capacity or
								more
$ 170.00
$ 85.00
(2)
				For all inspections performed on or between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015 on
				boilers, high-temperature water boilers, low pressure steam boilers, hot water
				heating and supply boilers and hot water heaters:
Capacity
Internal fee
External fee
Objects of 800,000 btu/hr rated capacity or
								less
$ 12.50
$ 12.50
Objects over 800,000 btu/hr rated capacity and less
								1,600,000 btu/hr rated capacity
$ 22.50
$ 22.50
Objects of 1,600,000 btu/hr rated capacity or more
								and less than 3,200,000 btu/hr rated capacity
$ 45.00
$ 22.50
Objects of 3,200,000 btu/hr rated capacity or more
								and less than 8,000,000 btu/hr rated capacity
$ 65.00
$ 32.50
Objects of 8.000,000 btu/hr rated capacity or
								more
$ 85.00
$ 42.50
(3)
				All other inspections, including shop inspections, special inspections,
				inspections of secondhand or used boilers or pressure vessels for the purpose
				of determining the usability of a secondhand boiler or pressure vessel, or when
				it is necessary for the chief or deputy boiler inspector to make a special trip
				to witness the application of a pressure test, shall be charged for at the
				following rates:
- for inspections performed on or before June 30, 2014 and on
				  or after July 1, 2015 - $200 for one half day of four hours or any portion
				  thereof, or $400 for one full day at four to eight hours;
- for inspections performed on or between July 1, 2014 and
				  June 30, 2015 - $100 for one half day of four hours or any portion thereof, or
				  $200 for one full day at four to eight hours.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 7 - INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATE FEES › Section 229-7-006

Current through June 17, 2024
A. Fees for pressure vessels inspected by the
				Chief Boiler Inspector or a deputy boiler inspector shall be based on the
				maximum length of the vessel times the maximum width or diameter thereof in
				feet. (Example: LxW = 10 ft x 5 ft = 50 sq ft = $ 25.00). Formula taken from
				NB-132.
Certificate Inspections, Internal or External:
(1) Each pressure vessel subject to
				inspection having a product, as determined above, of 50 sq. ft. or less shall
				be charged at the following rates:
- for inspections performed on or before June 30, 2014 and on
				  or after July 1, 2015 - $ 25.00 per vessel;
- for inspections performed on or between July 1, 2014 and
				  June 30, 2015 - $ 12.50 per vessel.
(2) For each additional 100 sq. ft., or
				portions thereof, of an area in excess of 50 sq. ft. an additional inspection
				fee shall be charged as follows:
- for inspections performed on or before June 30, 2014 and on
				  or after July 1, 2015 an additional $ 10.00 per 100 sq. ft., or portion
				  thereof;
- for inspections performed on or between July 1, 2014 and
				  June 30, 2015 an additional $ 5.00 per 100 sq. ft., or portion thereof.
(3) For inspections performed on
				or before June 30, 2014 and on or after July 1, 2015, the total inspection fee
				for any one pressure vessel shall not exceed $ 55.00. For inspections performed
				on or between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015, the total inspection fee for any
				one pressure vessel shall not exceed $ 27.50. A group of pressure vessels, such
				as the rolls of a paper machine or dryer operating as a single machine or unit,
				shall be considered as one pressure vessel. Not more than one fee shall be
				charged or collected for any and all inspections as above of any pressure
				vessels in any required inspection period except as provided in §005 A (2)
				of this chapter.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 7 - INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATE FEES › Section 229-7-007

Current through June 17, 2024
If the commissioner grants a waiver of inspection of an
				  unfired pressure vessel pursuant to 229 NAC 5 §005, and the owner or user
				  thereof has obtained a valid Certificate of Inspection for said pressure
				  vessel, a certificate of registration shall be issued without additional cost
				  to the owner or user of such pressure vessel upon approval of the application
				  for a waiver of inspection.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 8 - VALIDITY OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATES › Section 229-8-002

Current through June 17, 2024
Except as provided in §003 of this chapter, a
				  Certificate of Inspection for a boiler or pressure vessel, for which a
				  Certificate of Inspection has not been previously issued, shall be valid until
				  the date of the next inspection required under 229 NAC 5. A Certificate of
				  Inspection for a boiler or pressure vessel which has been previously inspected
				  and registered with the state shall be valid until the date the next scheduled
				  inspection is required under 229 NAC 5 or as noted on the Certificate of
				  Inspection. For boilers or pressure vessels where only the ownership has
				  changed or the owner-user has changed names the Certificate of Inspection shall
				  be valid until the date of the next inspection required under 229 NAC
				  5.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 8 - VALIDITY OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATES › Section 229-8-003

Current through June 17, 2024
A Certificate of Inspection issued in accordance with Neb.
				  Rev. Stat. §
									48-722
				  and 229 NAC 7 shall be valid until expiration unless some defect or condition
				  affecting the safety of the boiler or pressure vessel for which it was issued
				  is discovered, and such defect or condition is not repaired. Failure to repair
				  a defect or condition affecting the safety of the boiler or pressure vessel
				  shall be cause for revocation of such boiler's or pressure vessel's Certificate
				  of Inspection. Any boiler or pressure vessel that has had its Certificate of
				  Inspection revoked for the reason described above shall not be operated until
				  the boiler or pressure vessel has been repaired, inspected, and the Certificate
				  of Inspection reissued.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 9 - OWNER OR USER TO NOTIFY DEPARTMENT OF BOILER OR PRESSURE VESSEL ACCIDENTS › Section 229-9-001

Current through June 17, 2024
This chapter is adopted pursuant to
Neb. Rev. Stat.
§§
									48-727
				  and
				  48-728.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 9 - OWNER OR USER TO NOTIFY DEPARTMENT OF BOILER OR PRESSURE VESSEL ACCIDENTS › Section 229-9-002

Current through June 17, 2024
This chapter applies to an accident, as defined in NAC 1
				  §002 of these regulations, which causes any of the following:
A. Estimated damages of more than $1,000 to
				the boiler, pressure vessel, its appurtenances, or the building/structure in
				which the boiler or pressure vessel is housed;
B. Evacuation of the building or surrounding
				area; or,
C. Any personal
				injury,
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 9 - OWNER OR USER TO NOTIFY DEPARTMENT OF BOILER OR PRESSURE VESSEL ACCIDENTS › Section 229-9-003

Current through June 17, 2024
In the event of an accident, as defined in § 002 of this
				  chapter, notice shall be given by the owner/user immediately by telephone, fax,
				  electronic mail, or messenger to the Department. Neither the boiler or pressure
				  vessel, nor any parts thereof, shall be removed or disturbed before permission
				  has been given by the Department, except for the purpose of saving human life
				  and limiting consequential damage.
A.
				The phone numbers to call are: (402) 471-4721, Monday through Friday, between
				7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; or (402) 429-5418 at any time of day or
				night.
B. The fax number is: (402)
				471-5039 M-F 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM,
C.
				The e-mail address is: Christopher. Cantrell@nebraska.gov.
D. The office of the Boiler Inspection
				program is located at: 550 South 16th Street,
				Lincoln, NE 68509.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 10 - QUALITY CONTROL REVIEWS › Section 229-10-002

Current through June 17, 2024
At the request of a repair organization for boilers, pressure
				  vessels, or component parts, the Department may conduct an inspection of the
				  organization's quality control program and facilities. This inspection shall be
				  for the purpose of renewal of authorization to use the National Board "R"
				  symbol stamp. Such requests shall be submitted to the Department at least six
				  (6) months prior the expiration date of such stamps. Initial quality control
				  reviews shall be done by the National Board. If the chief boiler inspector is
				  qualified as a National Board Team leader to conduct "R" stamp renewals, the
				  Chief Boiler Inspector shall conduct all required reviews after the initial
				  review for renewal of the National Board "R" symbol stamp.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 10 - QUALITY CONTROL REVIEWS › Section 229-10-003

Current through June 17, 2024
At the request of the National Board, of ASME, or of a
				  boiler, pressure vessel or component parts manufacturer, the Department may
				  conduct an inspection of a manufacturer's quality control program and
				  facilities. This inspection shall be for the purpose of renewal of
				  authorization to use the applicable non-nuclear ASME Certification Marks. Such
				  requests shall be submitted to the Department at least six (6) months prior the
				  expiration date of such Certification Marks. Initial quality control reviews
				  shall be done by the ASME or an ASME designee. If the Chief Boiler Inspector is
				  qualified as an ASME Review Team Leader to conduct non-nuclear ASME Joint
				  Reviews, the Chief Boiler Inspector shall conduct all required reviews after
				  the initial review for renewal of the non-nuclear ASME Certification
				  Marks.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 10 - QUALITY CONTROL REVIEWS › Section 229-10-004

Current through June 17, 2024
At the request of the National Board, of ASME, of a repair
				  organization, or of a boiler, pressure vessel or component parts manufacturer,
				  the Department may participate as an observer in the inspection of their
				  quality control program and facilities. This inspection shall be for the new
				  issuance of authorization to use the applicable National Board stamps and/or
				  ASME Certification Marks.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 10 - QUALITY CONTROL REVIEWS › Section 229-10-006

Current through June 17, 2024
Quality control reviews and audits conducted by the Chief
				  Boiler Inspector to meet the above requirements shall be charged at the
				  pro-rate of $ 800.00 per day, $ 400.00 per one-half day, plus all reasonable
				  and necessary expenses attributable to the quality control
				  review.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 11 - SPECIAL INSPECTORS - INSURANCE COMPANIES › Section 229-11-002

Current through June 17, 2024
Upon application to the Commissioner by any insurance company
				  authorized to insure boilers and pressure vessels in the State of Nebraska,
				  inspectors whose qualifications are approved by the Commissioner may be granted
				  a Nebraska commission authorizing them to inspect boilers and pressure vessels
				  insured by the company. The fee for Nebraska commissions shall be charged at
				  the following rates:
A. Initial
				application $ 20.00.
B. Annual
				renewal $ 20.00.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 11 - SPECIAL INSPECTORS - INSURANCE COMPANIES › Section 229-11-004

Current through June 17, 2024
Each insurance company shall, within one year from the
				  effective date of these rules, submit to the Department complete data on each
				  boiler and pressure vessel insured by it in the State of Nebraska. Each
				  subsequent annual certificate inspection shall be reported to the Department
				  within fourteen (14) days after inspection. Inspections may be performed no
				  earlier than sixty (60) calendar days prior to expiration date of the
				  Certificate of Inspection.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 11 - SPECIAL INSPECTORS - INSURANCE COMPANIES › Section 229-11-005

Current through June 17, 2024
All insurance companies and Authorized Inspection Agencies
				  shall notify the Department within thirty (30) days of the issuance of any
				  insurance policy on any boiler or pressure vessel located within the state. All
				  insurance companies and Authorized Inspection Agencies shall also notify the
				  Department within thirty (30) days of the cancelation, non-renewal or
				  suspension of any policy.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter 11 - SPECIAL INSPECTORS - INSURANCE COMPANIES › Section 229-11-006

Current through June 17, 2024
In the event that an insurance company refuses to issue an
				  insurance policy on any boiler or pressure vessel located within the state, due
				  to the condition of the boiler or pressure vessel or any appurtenances thereof,
				  the insurance company shall immediately notify the Department of this fact, and
				  shall submit a report to the Department of such conditions.