Labor Commission, Boiler and Elevator Safety

Section R616-2-3

Safety Codes and Rules for Boilers and Pressure Vessels

Notice of Proposed Rule

(Amendment)

DAR File No.: 33362
Filed: 02/04/2010 01:44:55 PM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The purpose of this rule change is to adopt the most current American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) codes and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes for application to the design and installation of boilers and pressure vessels in Utah. The Utah Labor Commission's intent is to maintain uniformity between state standards and national standards.

Summary of the rule or change:

The 2009b ASME addenda and the 2007 edition of the NFPA codes make 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 et seq.

This rule or change incorporates by reference the following material:

• Updates: 85 Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazard Code, 2007 Edition
• Updates: Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII 2009b Addenda, July 1, 2009
• Updates: Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IV Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers 2009b Addenda, July 1, 2009
• Updates: Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section I Rules for Construction of Power Boilers, 2009b Addenda, July 1, 2009

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

Although the 2009b ASME addenda and 2007 NFPA code address several technical and editorial changes, these changes taken as a whole will not result in net costs or savings. The ASME code is purchased every three years and the addenda are included in the purchase price. The 2007 NFPA code costs $65.

local governments:

Although the 2009b ASME addenda and 2007 NFPA code address several technical and editorial changes, these changes taken as a whole will not result in net costs or savings. The ASME code is purchased every three years and the addenda are included in the purchase price. The 2007 NFPA code costs $65.

small businesses:

Although the 2009b ASME addenda and 2007 NFPA code address several technical and editorial changes, these changes taken as a whole will not result in net costs or savings. The ASME code is purchased every three years and the addenda are included in the purchase price. The 2007 NFPA code costs $65.

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

No persons other than businesses and government are affected.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

Although the 2009b ASME addenda and 2007 NFPA code address several technical and editorial changes, these changes taken as a whole will not result in net costs or savings. The ASME code is purchased every three years and the addenda are included in the purchase price. The 2007 NFPA code costs $65. 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 changes required by this proposed rule will have no net fiscal impact on business; however businesses 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
Boiler and Elevator Safety
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 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:

03/31/2010

This rule may become effective on:

04/08/2010

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, and the 2009b addenda published July 1, 2009.

2. Section IV Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers published July 1, 2007, [and] the 2008 addenda published July 1, 2008, and the 2009b addenda published July 1, 2009.

3. Section VIII Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels published July 1, 2007, [and] the 2008 addenda published July 1, 2008, and the 2009b addenda published July 1, 2009.

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 (2007) issued December 31, 2007.

E. NFPA 85 Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazard Code [2004]2007 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: [February 24, 2009] 2010

Notice of Continuation: November 30, 2006

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