DAR File No. 32259

Labor Commission, Safety

R616-2-3

Safety Codes and Rules for Boilers and Pressure Vessels

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE

DAR File No.: 32259
Filed: 12/31/2008, 12:30
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The purpose of this rule change is to adopt the most current addenda of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the most current edition of the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC). The Labor Commission's intent is to maintain uniformity between its practices and national standards.

Summary of the rule or change:

The NBIC current edition and the ASME addenda adopted by this proposed rule change make a large number of relatively minor technical and editorial changes, such as material specifications, testing, inspection, and administrative dialog. The NBIC edition has also been reformatted into three separate volumes.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Section 34A-7-101

This rule or change incorporates by reference the following material:

National Board Inspection Code NB-23, 2007 Edition, published December 2007; and AMSE Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code 2008 addenda issued July 1, 2008, Sections I, IV and VIII

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

Although the addenda addresses 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 code books, the codes are purchased every three years and the addenda are included in the original purchase price. The cost of each 3-volume set of NBIC code books is $165.

local governments:

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

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 these new editions will have no net fiscal impact on business, however businesses will enjoy competitive benefits by maintaining conformity between Utah and national standards. 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 phackford@utah.gov

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:

02/17/2009

This rule may become effective on:

02/24/2009

Authorized by:

Sherrie Hayashi, Commissioner

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 (2007).

1. Section I Rules for Construction of Power Boilers published July 1, 2007, and the 2008 addenda published July 1, 2008.

2. Section IV Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers published July 1, 2007, and the 2008 addenda published July 1, 2008.

3. Section VIII Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels published July 1, 2007, and the 2008 addenda published July 1, 2008.

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 (200[4]7) issued December 31, 200[4]7[, 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: [December 24, 2007]2009

Notice of Continuation: November 30, 2006

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