Ala. Admin. Code r. 480-7-5-.01

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 480-7-5-.01 - Boiler And Pressure Vessel Inspection Requirements

(1) On or after January 1, 2002, each boiler and pressure vessel used or proposed to be used within this State, except for boiler and pressure vessels exempted by the Act, shall be thoroughly inspected as to its construction, installation, and condition as follows:

(a) Power boilers and high pressure, high temperature water boilers shall receive a certificate inspection annually, which shall be an internal inspection where construction permits; otherwise, it shall be as complete an inspection as possible. The boilers shall also be externally inspected while under pressure, if possible.

(b) Low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers shall receive a certificate inspection biennially with an internal inspection every four years where construction permits.

(c) Hot water heating and hot water supply boilers shall receive a certificate inspection biennially with an internal inspection at the discretion of the inspector.

(d) Pressure vessels shall receive a certificate inspection biennially with an internal inspection at the discretion of the inspector.

(2) The Secretary, chief inspector, or any deputy inspector shall have free access during reasonable hours to any premises in the State where boilers or pressure vessels are being constructed, installed, operated, maintained, or repaired for the purpose of performing any required safety inspections in accordance with the Act and these rules. Any owner/user or person responsible for boilers or pressure vessels that denies access for inspection shall be in violation of the Act.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 480-7-5-.01

New Rule: Filed February 20, 2004; effective March 23, 2004. Amended: Filed March 15, 2006; effective April 19, 2006. Amended: Filed January 9, 2013; effective February 13, 2013.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 05, February 26, 2021, eff. 4/12/2021.

Author: Board of Boilers & Pressure Vessels, Dr. David Dyer, Chairman

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 25-12-4, -6, -14.