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State Department
Dean T. Jagger, Section Chief
Ohio Department of Commerce
Division of Industrial Compliance – Boilers
P.O. Box 4009
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-9009
Telephone — 614.644.2223 Email — djagger@com.state.oh.us
Fax — 614.644.3486
Express mail only:
6606 Tussing Road
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-8230
empOWerment
The Board of Building Standards empowered to make, alter, and amend rules
and regulations.
Boiler Board: No.
Date OF laW paSSaGe: 1912 – neW laW: 1965
OHIO
Date of latest amendment to law: October 1969.
Date rules and regulations implemented: 1912.
Date of latest rules and regulations: April 2009.
State statute: Ohio Revised Code, Title 41. Labor and Industry, Chapter 4103. Division of Boiler Inspection, Chapter 4104.
Boilers.
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Construction:
1. ASME Code (2007 Edition, 2009 Addendum), Sections I, II, III (Divisions 1, 2), IV, V, VI, VII, VIII (Divisions 1, 2), IX, X, XI, and
code cases.
2. Case interpretations must be approved by the Board of Building Standards.
3. ASME B31.1 (2007 Edition).
4. Manufacturers must file a copy of Manufacturer’s Data Report on boilers and unfired pressure vessels (except cast iron)
with the department through the National Board.
5. National Board Inspection Code (2007 Edition, 2010 Addendum).
6. National Board registration required for boilers and pressure vessels.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Every effort has been made to make
this synopsis as accurate and complete as possible. However,
jurisdictional laws, regulations and rules are subject to change
without notice. As a result, the information contained herein is
neither guaranteed nor warranted. User is advised to consult
the jurisdiction’s chief inspector before reaching any decision that
may have critical impact or significant financial consequences.
7. Special design or construction requires approval by the Board of Building Standards before manufacture.
Stamping:
Where appropriate, the following National Board stamps or ASME Code symbol stamps are required:
1. National Board: NR, R, VR.
2. ASME Code: all.
All boilers and pressure vessels must be stamped “ASME”. Shop inspection of boilers and pressure vessels is mandatory.
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All steam and vapor boilers, hot-water heating boilers, hot-water supply boilers (domestic hot water over 200,000 BTU per
hour input), and unfired pressure vessels, except the following:
1. Boilers and unfired pressure vessels under federal control or subject to inspection under federal law.
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2. Air tanks located on the vehicles operating under rules of other state authorities and used for carrying passengers or
freight.
2013 National Board Synopsis of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Laws, Rules and Regulations