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.: 35963
Filed: 03/21/2012 09:26:43 AM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The purpose of these amendments to Section R616-2-3 is to adopt recent revisions to boiler and pressure vessel standards established on a national basis by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (National Board).

Summary of the rule or change:

The amendments adopt by reference the 2011a addenda, issued July 1, 2011, to Sections I, IV and VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (2010) and the National Board Inspection Code ANSI/NB-23 (2011), parts 1, 2 and 3, issued July 31, 2011. These addenda to the existing Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code make a small number of relatively minor editorial changes to reflect: 1) reformatting of the Code; and 2) renaming and placement of ASME's code symbol stamp on newly-constructed boilers and pressure vessels. The ASME addenda also adds a requirement for full radiography (non-destructive) testing on unfired steam boilers with design pressures not to exceed 50 psig.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Section 34A-7-101 et seq.

This rule or change incorporates by reference the following material:

• Adds 2010 ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code IV, published by American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 07/01/2011
• Updates 2011 NBIC National Board Inspection Code, Part I Installation, published by National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, 07/31/2011
• Updates 2011 NBIC National Board Inspection Code Part 2 Inspection, published by NBIC, 07/31/2011
• Updates 2011 NBIC National Board Inspection Code Part 3 Repairs and Alterations, published by NBIC, 07/31/2011
• Adds 2010 ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code I, published by American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 07/01/2011
• Adds 2010 ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code VIII, published by American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 07/01/2011

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

The amendments have no effect on the State's cost of enforcing boiler and pressure vessel engineering and safety standards. The amendments do not apply to existing boilers and pressure vessels and will have no fiscal impact on those existing installations. With respect to new boilers and pressure vessels installed in State buildings, the 2011a addenda make only minor editorial changes, while the updated ASME Code does not apply to the types of boiler installations that are used by the State. Consequently, the proposed amendments will not result in any cost or savings to the State.

local governments:

The amendments do not apply to existing boilers and pressure vessels and will have no fiscal impact on those existing installations. With respect to new boilers and pressure vessels installed in local government buildings, the 2011a addenda make only minor editorial changes, while the updated ASME Code does not apply to the types of boiler installations that are used by local government. Consequently, the proposed amendments will not result in any cost of savings to local government.

small businesses:

The amendments do not apply to existing boilers and pressure vessels and will have no fiscal impact on those existing installations. The 2011a addenda make only minor editorial changes, while the updated ASME Code does not apply to the types of boiler installations that are used by small businesses. Consequently, the proposed amendments will not result in any cost or savings to small businesses.

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

The amendments do not apply to existing boilers and pressure vessels and will have no fiscal impact on those existing installations. With respect to new boilers and pressure vessels, the 2011a addenda make only minor editorial changes. The requirement in the updated ASME Code for full radiography (non-destructive) testing on unfired steam boilers with design pressures not to exceed 50 psig could affect power companies. However, the Labor Commission is unaware of these units being manufactured or used in Utah; for any units that are subject to the updated ASME Code, the cost is expected to be less than $200.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

Adoption of these amendments will likely result in no additional costs for Utah businesses. The only potential cost impact arises from the ASME Code's new requirement for enhanced testing on some types of boilers. That cost would be less than $200 per unit. On the other hand, Utah businesses will competitively benefit by maintaining uniformity between Utah's rules and national standards for boiler and pressure vessels. On balance, these competitive advantages will outweigh any potential costs from adopting the updated standards.

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

The adoption of this code will have a minimal net fiscal impact on Utah businesses; however, adoption of the new codes is necessary to maintain conformity between Utah and national standards, thereby allowing Utah businesses to compete in national markets. Some large power companies may be affected by the ASME Codes new requirement for full radiography (non-destructive) testing on unfired steam boilers with design pressures not to exceed 50 psig; however, cost should not exceed $200 per unit.

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 phackford@utah.gov
• Ami Windham at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6850, by FAX at 801-530-6871, or by Internet E-mail at awindham@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:

05/15/2012

This rule may become effective on:

05/22/2012

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 (2010).

1. Section I Rules for Construction of Power Boilers published July 1, 2010, and the 2011a Addenda issued July 1, 2011.

2. Section IV Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers published July 1, 2010, and the 2011a Addenda issued July 1, 2011.

3. Section VIII Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels published July 1, 2010, and the 2011a Addenda issued July 1, 2011.

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 (20[07]11) [issued December 31, 2007 and the 2008, 2009, and 2010 addenda]Parts 1, 2, and 3, issued July 31, 2011.

E. NFPA 85 Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazard Code 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: [August 22, 2011]2012

Notice of Continuation: October 5, 2011

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