N.J. Admin. Code § 12:90-4.8

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

Section 12:90-4.8 - Welded repairs and alterations to boilers

(a) Welded repairs and alterations to boilers shall comply with:

1. The original construction standard, or

2. The construction standard referenced in 12:90-4.2(b) provided that requirement is not less stringent than the original construction standard, and

3. The National Board Inspection Code--1995 edition and all subsequent editions and addenda.

(b) Welded repairs to boilers shall be performed by a contractor possessing a valid National Board repair authorization or New Jersey repair authorization.

(c) The ASME Code validity of piping repairs shall be maintained to the boundaries defined in Section I, Power Boilers for high pressure boilers and to the required stop valve connection for low pressure heating boilers.

(d) All plans for welded repairs to boilers or connected piping shall be approved prior to the start of welded repairs by a National Board commissioned inspector with a valid New Jersey Certificate of Competency who is employed by an authorized insurance company or the State of New Jersey and performed under their guidance and certified at the completion of the welded repairs.

(e) A record of welded repairs shall be filed with the Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance when requested.

(f) Alterations to boilers shall be performed by a National Board Alteration Certificate holder. The ASME does not authorize repairs under the certificate of authorization(s) that they issue and, therefore, the ASME stamp holder is not authorized to perform repairs.

(g) An alteration report and a copy of the original manufacturer's data report shall be filed with the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors or the Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance if the boiler is not registered with the National Board. Fees for registration of these reports shall be $ 8.00 for each boiler and shall be forwarded to the Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance for registration.

1. When registered, one copy of the manufacturer's data report shall be returned to the user of the boiler.

2. If reports are not filed, the boiler shall be subject to State inspection and State inspection fees shall be assessed.

N.J. Admin. Code § 12:90-4.8

Amended by 52 N.J.R. 142(a), effective 2/3/2020