La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § V-5007

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section V-5007 - Inspections

A. Upon completion of installation, all boilers shall be inspected by an inspector commissioned to inspect boilers in this state, and shall be inspected thereafter as follows.

1. Power boilers shall receive an internal certificate inspection annually, with the exception of those covered by R.S. 23:536.A, and may receive an external inspection while under pressure at approximately six months following the internal inspection.

2. High temperature and high pressure water boilers shall receive an external inspection annually, with an internal inspection done every six years based on the date of manufacture.

3. Low Pressure Boilers and Potable Water Boilers shall receive a certificate inspection biennial as follows.

a. Steam heating boilers shall receive an internal inspection every two years where construction permits, otherwise, a thorough external inspection shall be performed.

b. Hot water heating and hot water supply boilers shall receive an external inspection every two years and where construction permits an internal inspection every six years based on the date of manufacture.

c. All potable water boilers/water heaters shall receive an external inspection, including the functions of all controls and devises, at the initial installation; except those located in privately owned residences. Those potable water boilers/water heaters 50 gallons in capacity and larger (including any attached storage vessels) and/or 100,000 BTU/HR heat input, shall be issued a state jurisdiction number and a certificate to operate. Those heaters issued an operating certificate will require an external inspection every two years thereafter.

B. In addition to a certificate inspection being conducted in accordance with R.S. 23:536 in a commercial laundromat, as defined by R.S. 47:305.17 the Deputy State Fire Marshal inspector shall verify that hot water is being supplied to each machine at a minimum temperature of 120° F or a sign shall be placed on the machine indicting that hot water is not available.

C. Upon application from the owner or user with the recommendation of a deputy inspector or special inspector, the chief inspector may authorize an extension of the internal inspection period, as provided for by the Act.

La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § V-5007

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal, LR 33:1353 (July 2007).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 23:531 and R.S. 51:1424.