DAR File No. 41951

This rule was published in the August 15, 2017, issue (Vol. 2017, No. 16) of the Utah State Bulletin.


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.: 41951
Filed: 07/25/2017 11:20:24 AM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The purpose of this amendment is to adopt the most recent 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 adoption of most recent safety codes as they apply to boilers and pressure vessels in the state of Utah as follows: the National Board Inspection Code ANSI/NB-23 - 2017 Part 3.

Statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

  • Section 34A-7-101 et seq.

This rule or change incorporates by reference the following material:

  • Updates NBIC Repairs and Alterations National Board Inspection Code ANSI/NB-23 - 2017 Part 3, published by National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, 2017

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

The initial cost to purchase all of these codes books both for the Division of Boiler, Elevator and Coal Mine Safety and for Administrative Rules was $650. 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 adoption 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 adoption of these codes.

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 adoption of these codes.

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 adoption of these codes.

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 adoption of these codes.

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, the Commissioner is not aware of any other cost that will be incurred, at the time of installation or during maintenance, due to the adoption of these codes.

Jaceson Maughan, Commissioner

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office 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:

09/14/2017

This rule may become effective on:

09/21/2017

Authorized by:

Jaceson Maughan, 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.

1. Section I Rules for Construction of Power Boilers.

2. Section IV Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers.

3. Section VIII Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels.

B. Power Piping ASME B31.1 -- 2014.

C. Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers ASME CSD-1-2015. Except:

1. Part CG-130(c).

D. National Board Inspection Code ANSI/NB-23 - [2015]2017 Part 3.

E. NFPA 85 Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazard Code 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 Tenth Edition, 2014. Except:

1. Section-8, and

2. Appendix-A.

 

KEY: boilers, certification, safety

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [July 1, 2016]2017

Notice of Continuation: August 23, 2016

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


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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact 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.  For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Office of Administrative Rules.