N.J. Admin. Code § 12:90-4.11

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 12:90-4.11 - Ultrasonic testing

(a) The commissioner may accept ultrasonic test reports as a form of internal inspection for the purpose of compliance with 34:7-14 under certain specific instances upon receipt of application.

(b) Ultrasonic testing shall be considered under the following circumstances:

1. When it is operationally impractical to take the boiler out of service during the 12-month period;

2. If the user has a regularly scheduled, fulltime "in service" inspection program;

3. Ultrasonic inspection, in-lieu-of the annual out-of-service and open internal and external inspection, shall be accepted only when it is made within a 12-month period following the internal and external inspection or for a continuous processing operation when it is made within a 12-month period of the previous OB & PVC approved boiler inspection extension. The maximum period between out-of-service and open internal and external inspections shall not exceed 5 years;

4. The insurer or the authorized inspection agency indicates acceptance of the ultrasonic testing; and

5. A history of the boiler including such items as operational characteristics, results of inspections, corrosion rates and ultrasonic procedures shall be required.

6. The owner/user shall have a documented in-service inspection, operation and maintenance program. At the discretion of the OB & PVC, this program shall be subject to field audit prior to approval of the boiler inspection extension.

N.J. Admin. Code § 12:90-4.11

Amended by R.1994 d.599, effective 12/5/1994.
See: 26 New Jersey Register 3810(a), 26 New Jersey Register 4828(a).