No. 30627 (Amendment): R616-2-3. Safety Codes and Rules for Boilers and Pressure Vessels

DAR File No.: 30627
Filed: 10/30/2007, 08:54
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The purpose of the rule change is to adopt the 2007 edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. The Utah Labor Commission's intent is to maintain uniformity between Utah standards and national standards for the design, manufacture, and installation of boilers and pressure vessels.

Summary of the rule or change:

The 2007 ASME Codes adopted by the proposed rule make a large number of relatively minor technical and editorial changes; such as, material specifications, testing, inspection, and administrative dialog.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Section 34A-7-101

This rule or change incorporates by reference the following material:

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, published July 1, 2007, Section I Rules for Construction of Power Boilers, Section IV Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers, and Section VIII Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

Although the 2007 ASME Codes address a large number of relatively minor changes, these changes taken as a whole will not result in net costs or savings. As for the purchase of the new code books, the ASME Code is purchased every three years and ASME supplies one complementary set to the division.

local governments:

Although the ASME Codes address a large number of relatively minor changes, these changes taken as a whole will not result in net costs or savings.

small businesses and persons other than businesses:

Although the 2007 ASME Codes address a large number of relatively minor changes, these changes taken as a whole will not result in net costs or savings. The changes to the code are mainly errata and restructure of what was already there. These changes should not result in any aggregate cost or savings to manufactures, dealers, or purchasers of boilers and pressure vessels.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

On balance, the proposed rule will not result in significant expense or savings to affected persons.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

The technical changes required by the 2007 ASME Codes will have no net fiscal impact on businesses. However, by adopting the new 2007 ASME Codes, Utah standards will remain consistent with national standards. This will allow businesses to avoid the costs that would otherwise accrue if Utah standards were based on outdated codes that were no longer followed nationally. Sherrie Hayashi, Commissioner

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Labor Commission
Safety
HEBER M WELLS BLDG
160 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84111-2316

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Pete Hackford at the above address, by phone at 801-530-7605, by FAX at 801-530-6390, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

12/17/2007

This rule may become effective on:

12/24/2007

Authorized by:

Sherrie Hayashi, Commissioner

RULE TEXT

R616. Labor Commission, Boiler and Elevator Safety.

R616-2. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rules.

R616-2-3. Safety Codes and Rules for Boilers and Pressure Vessels.

The following safety codes and rules shall apply to all boilers and pressure vessels in Utah, except those exempted pursuant to Section 34A-7-101, and are incorporated herein by this reference in this rule.

A. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code ([2004]2007).

1. Section I Rules for Construction of Power Boilers published July 1, [2004, the 2005 Addenda published July 1, 2005, and the 2006 Addenda published July 1, 2006]2007.

2. Section IV Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers published July 1, [2004, the 2005 Addenda published July 1, 2005, and the 2006 Addenda published July 1, 2006]2007.

3. Section VIII Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels published July 1, [2004, the 2005 Addenda published July 1, 2005, and the 2006 Addenda published July 1, 2006]2007.

B. Power Piping ASME B31.1 (2004), issued August 16, 2004.

C. Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers ASME CSD-1-1998; the ASME CSD-1a-1999 addenda, issued March 10, 2000; and the ASME CSD-1b (2001) addenda, issued November 30, 2001.

D. National Board Inspection Code ANSI/NB-23 (2004) issued December 31, 2004, the 2005 Addendum issued December 31, 2005, and the 2006 Addendum issued December 31, 2006.

E. NFPA 85 Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazard Code 2004 Edition.

F. Recommended Administrative Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Rules and Regulations NB-132 Rev. 4.

G. Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: Maintenance Inspection, Rating, Repair and Alteration API 510 Ninth Edition, June 2006. Except:

1. Section-8, and

2. Appendix-A.

 

KEY: boilers, certification, safety

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [April 24], 2007

Notice of Continuation: November 30, 2006

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 34A-7-101 et seq.