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State Department
Tony Oda, Chief Boiler P.V. Inspector
Department of Labor and Industries
Boiler/Unfired Pressure Vessel Section
Specialty Compliance Services (SCS)
PO Box 44410
Olympia, WA 98504-4410
Telephone — 360.902.5270 Email — odaa235@lni.wa.gov
Fax — 360.902.5292
Express mail only:
7273 Linderson Way, S.W.
Tumwater, WA 98501
empOWerment
Board of Boiler Rules empowered to make, alter, and amend rules and regulations.
Boiler Board: Yes. (Contact above official for more information.)
Date OF laW paSSaGe: 1951
Date of latest amendment to law: May 2009.
Date rules and regulations implemented: 1951.
Date of latest rules and regulations: April 2010.
Rules, regulations and statutes: Chapter 296-104 WAC and Chapter 70.79 RCW.
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Construction:
1. ASME Code (Current). (Sections I, III, IV, VIII, Div. 1,2,3, X, XII).
2. Code addenda and case interpretations when accepted by the chief inspector.
3. Standards of construction approved by the chief inspector and meeting the National Board criteria for registration of
boilers, pressure vessels and other pressure-retaining items.
4. PVHO-1 (Current).
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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JURISDICTION
5. Manufacturer’s Data Reports for new standard boilers and unfired pressure vessels shall be registered with the National
Board.
6. National Board Inspection Code.
The following rule changes become effective in Washington State January 1, 2009.
a. The standard for inspection of non-nuclear boilers, unfired pressure vessels, and safety devices is the National Board
Inspection Code (NBIC), 2011 edition Part 2, with addenda, excluding Section 6 Supplements2, 5, 6, and 7 which may
be used as non mandatory guidelines. This code may be used on or after the date of issue and becomes mandatory
twelve months after adoption by the board as specified in RCW 70.79.050(2).
b. The standard for inspection of historical steam boilers of riveted construction preserved, restored, or maintained for
hobby or demonstration use, shall be Appendix “C” of the National Board Inspection Code [(as referenced in subsection
(1) of this section)] (NBIC) 2004 edition with 2006 addenda.
The standard for repairs/alterations is:
a. National Board Inspection Code (NBIC), 2011 edition Part 3, with addenda, excluding Section 6 Supplements 2, 5, 6,
and 7 which may be used as nonmandatory guidelines.
b. The standard for repair of historical boilers or riveted construction preserved, restored, or maintained for hobby
or demonstration use, shall be Appendix C of the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) 2004 edition with 2006 addenda.
7. National Board registration required for boilers and pressure vessels. Standards of construction meeting the criteria for
registration of boilers, pressure vessels, and pressure retaining items (NB-264, Revision 2), provided boilers and unfired
pressure vessels are registered with the National Board.
2013 National Board Synopsis of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Laws, Rules and Regulations