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 Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016)
 Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of
 Chapter 296-104. Board of boiler rules—Substantive.

  Section 296-104-273. Installation—What inspections are required for reinstalled standard boilers or unfired pressure vessels?  

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  • When a stationary standard boiler or unfired pressure vessel is moved and reinstalled it must be inspected and documented on the inspection report by an inspector. The following will be required:
    (1) An installation permit must be submitted in accordance with WAC 296-104-020.
    (2) The fittings and appurtenances must comply with the latest codes adopted in WAC 296-104-200. For automatically fired boilers, fuel controls and other limit devices as listed in WAC 296-104-303 shall be provided.
    (3) For any boiler or unfired pressure vessel not currently registered with the department, the following are required unless waived by the inspector:
    (a) A hydrostatic or pressure test as prescribed in the original code of construction.
    (b) An internal inspection.
    (c) An operational test.
    (d) Any repairs deemed necessary.
    (e) A complete history of inspection, operation and repairs/alterations.
    (f) Additional examination or nondestructive testing.
    (g) A written evaluation by a professional engineer knowledgeable with boilers and pressure vessels, an ASME certificate holder, or a National Board R certificate holder.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040, 70.79.150, 70.79.290, 70.79.330, and 70.79.350. WSR 09-12-033, § 296-104-273, filed 5/27/09, effective 6/30/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040, 70.79.150, 70.79.290, 70.79.330, 70.79.350, and chapter 70.79 RCW. WSR 02-23-036, recodified as § 296-104-273, filed 11/13/02, effective 12/14/02; WSR 01-24-061, § 296-104-256, filed 11/30/01, effective 12/31/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. WSR 96-21-081, § 296-104-256, filed 10/16/96, effective 11/16/96.]
RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040, 70.79.150, 70.79.290, 70.79.330, and 70.79.350. WSR 09-12-033, § 296-104-273, filed 5/27/09, effective 6/30/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040, 70.79.150, 70.79.290, 70.79.330, 70.79.350, and chapter 70.79 RCW. WSR 02-23-036, recodified as § 296-104-273, filed 11/13/02, effective 12/14/02; WSR 01-24-061, § 296-104-256, filed 11/30/01, effective 12/31/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. WSR 96-21-081, § 296-104-256, filed 10/16/96, effective 11/16/96.

Rules

296-104-020,296-104-200,296-104-303,