La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § V-5003
Act- regulations affecting boilers, as enacted, amended and reenacted by the Legislature of Louisiana, herein referred to as the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Title 23, Chapter 5, Part III, Sections R.S. 23:531 through R.S. 23:545.
Alteration- a change in any item described on the original Manufacturers Data Report that affects the pressure containing capability of the boiler or pressure vessel. Non-physical changes such as an increase in maximum allowable working pressure (internal or external) or design temperature shall be considered an alteration. A reduction in minimum temperature such that additional mechanical test are required shall also be considered an alteration.
ASME- the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
ASME Code- the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code published by that society, including addenda and code cases, approved by its council and adopted by the assistant secretary, shall hereafter be known as the "Louisiana Boiler Construction Code." A copy of this code will be on file at the State of Louisiana, Department of Public Safety, Office of State Fire Marshal, Boiler Inspection Section, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Assistant Secretary- as used herein shall be the Fire Marshal for the State of Louisiana.
Authorized Inspection Agency- one of the following:
1. a department or division established by a jurisdiction which has adopted and does administer one or more sections of the ASME Code, one of which shall be Section I as a legal requirement, and whose inspectors hold valid commissions issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. For these rules this shall be the Boiler Inspection Section, Office of State Fire Marshal, State of Louisiana;
2. an insurance company which has been licensed or registered by the appropriate authority of a state of the United States or a Province of Canada, to write and does write boiler and pressure vessel insurance, and to provide inspection service of boilers and pressure vessels that they insure in such state or province, and whose inspectors meet the requirements of Authorized Inspector below.
Authorized Inspector- an inspector who holds a current commission as an inspector of boilers and other pressure vessels, issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors; a certificate of competency and commission as a boiler inspector, issued by the Boiler Inspection Section, Office of State Fire Marshal, State of Louisiana.
Boiler- a vessel in which water is heated, steam is generated, steam is superheated, or any combination thereof, under pressure or vacuum for use external to itself, by the direct application of heat, that is heat resulting from the combustion of fuel, electrical elements, nuclear fuel, or waste gases. (Vessels known as evaporators or heat exchangers and vessels in which steam and other vapor is generated by the use of heat resulting from operation of a processing system containing a number of pressure vessels such as used in the manufacture of chemical and petroleum products, would be exempted from jurisdictional inspection requirements.) The term boiler shall include the following.
1.Power Boiler- a boiler in which steam is generated at a pressure of more than 15 psig.
2.High Pressure/High Temperature Water Boiler- a water boiler intended for operation at pressures in excess of 160 psig and/or temperatures in excess of 250° F.
3.Heating Boiler- a steam boiler operating at pressures not exceeding 15 psig, or a hot water boiler operating at pressures not exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures not exceeding 250° F.
4.Electric Boiler- a power boiler or a hot water heating or supply boiler in which the source of heat is electricity.
5.Miniature Boiler- a power boiler or a high-temperature water boiler which does not exceed the following limits:
a. 16 inch inside diameter of shell;
b. 20 square feet heating surface (not applicable to electric boilers);
c. 5 cubic feet gross volume exclusive of casing and insulation;
d. 100 psig maximum allowable working pressure.
6.Steam Heating Boiler- a steam boiler for operation at pressures not exceeding 15 psig, used for heating purposes.
7.Hot Water Heating Boiler- a boiler in which no steam is generated, from which hot water is circulated for heating purposes and then returned to the boiler, and which operates at a pressure not exceeding 160 psig and/or a temperature of 250° F at or near the boiler outlet.
8.Hot Water Supply Boiler- a boiler completely filled with water that furnishes hot water to be used externally to itself at pressures not exceeding 160 psig or a temperature not exceeding 250° F at or near the boiler outlet.
9.Potable Water Boiler- a vessel in which water is heated and withdrawn for use external to itself at pressures not exceeding 160 psig and temperatures not exceeding 210° F. This shall include hot water heaters (fired and electric), supplying potable hot water, 50 gallons and over in capacity; coil water heaters and fired jacketed kettles.
10.Portable Boiler- a boiler which is primarily intended for temporary location and the construction and usage permits it to be readily moved from one location to another.
11.Heat Recovery Boiler- a vessel or system of vessels comprised of one or more heat exchanger surfaces used for the recovery of waste heat (Vessels known as evaporators or heat exchangers and vessels in which steam and other vapor is generated by the use of heat resulting from the operation of a processing system containing a number of pressure vessels such as used in the manufacture of chemical and petroleum products, are to be exempted from jurisdictional inspection requirements).
12.Unfired Steam Boiler- an unfired vessel intended for operation at a pressure in excess of 15 psig steam for the purpose of producing and controlling an output of thermal energy. (Vessels known as evaporators or heat exchangers and vessels in which steam and other vapor is generated by the use of heat resulting from the operation of a processing system containing a number of pressure vessels such as used in the manufacture of chemical and petroleum products, are to be exempted from jurisdictional inspection requirements).
13.Waste Heat Boiler- an unfired vessel or system of unfired vessels intended for operation in excess of 15 psig steam for the purpose of producing and controlling an output of thermal energy. (Vessels known as evaporators or heat exchangers and vessels in which steam and other vapor is generated by the use of heat resulting from the operation of a processing system containing a number of pressure vessels such as used in the manufacture of chemical and petroleum products, are exempted from jurisdictional inspection requirements.)
Certificate Inspection- an inspection, the report of which is used by the chief inspector as justification for issuing, withholding or revoking the inspection certificate. This certificate inspection shall be an internal inspection when required; otherwise, it shall be as complete an inspection as possible.
1.Internal Inspection- as complete an examination as can be made of the internal and external surface of a boiler or pressure vessel while it is shut down and manhole plates, hand hole plates or other inspection opening closures are removed as required by the inspector.
2.External Inspection- an inspection made when a boiler or pressure vessel is in operation, if possible.
Certificate of Competency-a certificate issued to a person who has passed the examination prescribed by the assistant secretary.
Certificate of Inspection- a certificate issued by the chief inspector for the operation of a boiler or pressure vessel as required by the Act.
Commission-National Board- the commission issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors to a holder of a certificate of competency who desires to make shop inspections or field inspections in accordance with the National Board Bylaws and whose employer submits the inspector application to the national board for such commission.
Condemned Boiler or Pressure Vessel- a boiler or pressure vessel that has been inspected and declared unsafe, or disqualified by legal requirements, by an inspector and a stamping or marking designating its condemnation has been applied by the chief inspector, deputy or special inspector.
Existing Installation- includes any boiler constructed, installed, placed in operation, or contracted for before July 7, 1938 and any pressure vessel (when required by the Act) before July 16, 1975.
Inspector- the chief inspector, any deputy inspector or special inspector.
1.Chief Inspector- the chief boiler and pressure vessel inspector, appointed under the Act.
2.Deputy Inspector- any inspector, employed by this state and appointed by the assistant secretary under the provisions of the Act.
3.Special Inspector- an inspector holding a Certificate of Competency, and who is regularly employed by an insurance company authorized to insure against loss from explosion of boilers or pressure vessels in this state.
Jurisdiction- a state, commonwealth, county or municipality of the United States or a province of Canada, which has adopted one or more sections of the ASME Code, or other codes and standards accepted by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, and maintains a duly constituted department, bureau or division for the purpose of enforcement of such Code.
National Board-t he National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, 1055 Crupper Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43229, whose membership is composed of the chief inspectors of jurisdictions, who are charged with the enforcement of the provisions of the ASME Code.
National Board Inspection Code- the manual for boiler and Pressure vessel inspectors published by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, from which copies may be obtained.
New Boiler or Pressure Vessel- includes all boilers constructed, installed, placed in operation or contracted for after July 7, 1938, or pressure vessels (when requested) after July 16, 1975.
Non-Standard Boiler or Pressure Vessel- a boiler or pressure vessel that does not bear the ASME stamp, the API-ASME stamp, or the stamp of any jurisdiction which has adopted a standard of construction equivalent to that required by these rules.
Owner or User- any person, firm or corporation legally responsible for the safe installation, operation and maintenance of any boiler or pressure vessel within this jurisdiction.
Pressure Vessel- a vessel in which the pressure is obtained from an external source, or by the application of heat from an indirect source, or from a direct source other than those boilers defined herein, and shall be those vessels within the scope of Section VIII of the ASME Code.
PSIG- pounds per square inch gauge.
Reinstalled Boiler or Pressure Vessel- a boiler or pressure vessel removed from its original setting and reinstalled at the same location or at a new location without change of ownership.
Repair-the work necessary to restore a boiler or pressure vessel to a safe and satisfactory operating condition, provided there is no deviation from the original design.
Repair/Pressure Relief Valve- the replacement, re-machining or cleaning of any critical part, lapping of seat and disk or any other operation which may affect the flow passage, capacity function or pressure retaining ability of the valve. Disassembly, reassembly and/or adjustments which affect the pressure relief valve function are also considered repair.
Second Hand Boiler or Pressure Vessel- a boiler or pressure vessel that has changed both locations and ownership since its primary use.
Standard Boiler or Pressure Vessel- a boiler or pressure vessel which bears the stamp of the state, the ASME stamp, the API-ASME stamp, both the ASME and National Board stamp, or the stamp of another jurisdiction which has adopted a standard of construction equivalent to that required by this state.
Water Heater- a vessel in which water is heated by combustion of fuel or electricity, for use external to the system at pressures not exceeding 160 psig and shall include all controls and devices necessary to prevent water temperatures from exceeding 210° F as well as storage vessels connected to the water heater (also defined as a potable water boiler).
La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § V-5003