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4. Containers for liquified petroleum gases, bulk oxygen, and medical gas regulated by the fire code or by the New Mexico
Liquified Petroleum Gas Act of 1987.
5. Unfired pressure vessels having a volume of 5 cubic feet or less and operated at pressures not exceeding 250 psi.
6. Pressure vessels in refrigeration systems regulated by Chapter 15 of the Uniform Mechanical Code (New Mexico).
7. Pressure tanks used in conjunction with coaxial cables, telephone cables, power cables, and other similar humidity control
systems.
8. Any boiler subjected to regular inspection by federal inspectors or licensed by federal authorities.
9. Hydronic panel heating systems as described in Chapter 23 of latest approved edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code.
10. Public utilities, rural electric cooperatives, mine processing (administration facilities are not exempt), refinery processing,
gas processing (administration facilities are not exempt), and lumber industries (sawmill only).
ObJeCtS SUbJeCt tO rUleS FOr FIelD InSpeCtIOn
Same as OBJECTS SUBJECT TO RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION AND STAMPING.
InSpeCtIOnS reQUIreD
1. Power boilers, high-temperature water boilers, miniature boilers, high-pressure steam generators:
a. An annual external inspection;
b. An annual internal inspection, where construction permits.
A certificate of inspection may be issued with an external inspection. However, an internal inspection must be made within six
months of the external inspection.
2. Low-pressure steam boilers:
a. A biennial external inspection;
b. An internal inspection if need indicates.
3. Direct-fire steam jacketed kettles:
a. A biennial external inspection;
b. An internal inspection, if need indicates.
4. Low-pressure, hot-water heating boilers, and hot-water supply boilers:
a. A biennial external inspection;
b. An internal inspection, if need indicates.
5. Hydrostatic test: performed at the discretion of the inspector and witnessed by the inspector.
6. Any boiler repair by welding, other than of routine nature (that in any way affects the pressure-containing capability),
requires a commissioned inspector’s approval. The repair organization shall furnish a written report (National Board R-1
form).
InSUranCe InSpeCtIOn reQUIrementS
1. The bureau must be notified within 30 days, on National Board or alternative forms acceptable to the bureau, of all
boiler risks involving policies written, canceled, or not renewed. In the case of nonrenewal because of dangerous conditions,
the inspection agency shall list in writing the defects found.
2. Insurance companies shall furnish the bureau a copy of all internal and external inspection reports on National Board
or API-510 forms. All reports shall be mailed within 60 days of inspection.
3. Any inspection agency, authorized by the National Board, licensed to sell boiler or pressure vessel insurance in New
Mexico, and insuring a boiler located in the state is required to inspect.
4. Insurance company inspectors must hold a National Board Commission and be commissioned by the state.
CertIFICate OF InSpeCtIOn
A final mechanical inspection is issued by the inspector upon successful inspection.
2013 National Board Synopsis of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Laws, Rules and Regulations