Laws, Rules and Regulations - The National Board of Boiler and ...

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State Department
Department of Public Safety
Division of Fire Safety
1311 U.S. Route 302 - Suite 600
Barre, VT 05641-2351
Telephone — 802.479.2351
Fax — 802.479.4446
empOWerment
Commissioner empowered to make, alter, and amend rules and regulations.
Boiler Board: No.
Date OF laW paSSaGe: 1952
Date of latest amendment to law: June 2011.
Date rules and regulations implemented: 1951.
Date of latest rules and regulations: 2006.
State statute: Vermont Statutes Annotated, Title 20 VSA, Chapter 173, Subchapter 5.
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Construction:
1. Boilers and pressure vessels must be manufactured, constructed, and assembled in accordance with the appropriate
ASME Code or equivalent standard recognized by The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, in place
at the time of manufacture. Also CSA (CRN) and European community for standardization - with limitations.
2. Manufacturers must file copy of Manufacturer’s Data Report with department on ASME forms before installation of
power boilers and unfired pressure vessels. Such forms must be filed before boiler is brought into state.
3. National Board Inspection Code (2004 Edition).
4. National Board registration required for boilers and pressure vessels.
5. Special design or construction requires approval by the department commissioner or designee.
Stamping:
Where appropriate, the following National Board stamps or ASME Code symbol stamps are required:
1. National Board: R, VR.
2. ASME Code: A, E, H, HLW, HV, M, PP, S, U, U2, UM, UV, V.
All boilers and pressure vessels shall be stamped with a Vermont serial number followed by the letters “VT”.
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.
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All boilers and pressure vessels, except the following:
1. Boilers or pressure vessels located on common carriers subject to Surface Transportation Board, US Department of
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, or Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
2. Pressure containers that are integral parts or components of rotating or reciprocating mechanical devices (i.e., pumps,
compressors, turbines, generators, engines, hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders, etc.) where the primary design consideration
and/or stress is derived from the functional requirements of the device.
3. Steam cleaners: Coil-type boilers without any steam space where water flashes into steam when manually released
through a nozzle for cleaning machinery, equipment, etc., and not exceeding:
a. Water capacity of 6 gallons;
b. Water temperature of 350°F (where no steam is generated in the coil).
2013 National Board Synopsis of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Laws, Rules and Regulations