No. 40357 (Amendment): Section R616-2-3. Safety Codes and Rules for Boilers and Pressure Vessels

(Amendment)

DAR File No.: 40357
Filed: 04/27/2016 03:20:03 PM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The purpose of this change is to incorporate the current nationally recognized safety codes as they apply to boilers and pressure vessels. The Utah Labor Commission's intent is to maintain uniformity between Utah and national standards for the design, installation, and inspection of boilers and pressure vessels.

Summary of the rule or change:

The changes include incorporation of current safety codes as they apply to boilers and pressure vessels in the State of Utah as follows: "American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code - 2015" -- Section I Rules for Construction of Power Boilers, Section IV Rules for Construction of Hearing Boilers, and Section VIII Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels; "Power Piping B31.1 - 2014"; "Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers ASME CSD-1 - 2105"; "National Board Inspection Code Part 3 -2015"; "NFPA 85 Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazard Code - 2015 edition"; and "Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: Maintenance Inspection, Rating, Repair and Alteration API 510 tenth edition - 2014".

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Section 34A-7-101 et seq.

This rule or change incorporates by reference the following material:

• Updates ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section IV, published by American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2016
• Updates NFPA 85 Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code, published by NFPA, 2015
• Updates NBIC Part 3 Repairs and Alterations, published by National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, 2015
• Updates ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section I, published by American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2015
• Updates Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers, published by American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2015
• Updates Pressure Vessel Inspection Code API510 , published by American Petroleum Institute, May 2014
• Updates AMSE Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII, published by American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2015
• Updates ASME B31.1 Power Piping, published by American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2014

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

The initial cost to purchase all of these code books for the Division of Boiler, Elevator and Coal Mine Safety and for Administration Rules was $2,569.70. Other than the cost to purchase these books, the Division is not aware of any other cost that will be incurred at the time of installation or during maintenance due to the incorporation of these codes.

local governments:

Other than the cost to purchase these books, if desired, the Division is not aware of any other cost that will be incurred by local governments at the time of installation or during maintenance due to the incorporation of these codes. Purchase of these books is not required.

small businesses:

Other than the cost to purchase these books, if desired, the Division is not aware of any other cost that will be incurred by small businesses at the time of installation or during maintenance due to the incorporation of these codes. Purchase of these books is not required.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

Other than the cost to purchase these books, if desired, the Division is not aware of any other cost that will be incurred by persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities at the time of installation or during maintenance due to the incorporation of these codes. Purchase of these books is not required.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

Other than the cost to purchase these books, if desired, the Division is not aware of any other cost that will be incurred at the time of installation or during maintenance due to the incorporation of these codes. Purchase of these books is not required.

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

Other than the cost to purchase these books, if desired, I am not aware of any other cost that will be incurred at the time of installation or during maintenance due to the incorporation of these codes. Purchase of these books is not required.

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
Boiler and Elevator 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 801-530-6871, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Ami Windham at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6850, by FAX at 801-530-6871, 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:

06/15/2016

This rule may become effective on:

06/22/2016

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 -- 2015[(2013)].

1. Section I Rules for Construction of Power Boilers[published July 1, 2013].

2. Section IV Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers[published July 1, 2013].

3. Section VIII Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels[published July 1, 2013].

B. Power Piping ASME B31.1 -- 2014[(2004), issued August 16, 2004].

C. Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers ASME CSD-1-201[2]5. Except:

1. Part CG-130(c).

D. National Board Inspection Code ANSI/NB-23 -- 2015 Part 3[, Repairs and Alterations, issued July 31, 2013].

E. NFPA 85 Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazard Code [2007 Edition]2015.

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]Tenth Edition, [June 2006]2014. Except:

1. Section-8, and

2. Appendix-A.

 

KEY: boilers, certification, safety

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [March 10, 2014]2016

Notice of Continuation: October 5, 2011

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

 

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