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14. Special inspection commission:
a. Initial fee ...................................................................................................................................................................................... $27.40
b. Annual renewal (includes work card charge): ..................................................................................................................... $27.40
Expenses shall include travel time and mileage. Department will charge for inspector’s travel time from office to inspection site and
return. Travel time will be charged at the same rate as that for the inspection, audit, or survey. Mileage, or actual cost of purchased
transportation, will be charged at the office of financial management-approved rate. Hotel and meals: Actual cost not to exceed the
office of financial management-approved rate.
For vessels to be considered by the board for a state special certificate, a fee of $407.40 must be paid to the department before
the board meets. The board may, at its discretion, prorate the fee when a number of vessels which are essentially the same are to be
considered.
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1. The National Board Rules for Repairs and Alterations to Boilers and Pressure Vessels is acceptable to the department.
2. The National Board “R” form and completed traveler are required for all repairs and alterations. Repair organizations
shall hold a National Board “R” Certificate of Authorization.
3. The appropriate National Board Certificate of Authorization is required to repair and restamp safety devices.
4. National Board rules for riveted repairs are acceptable to the department with concurrence of the chief inspector.
5. Examinations for Certificate of Competency may be held at the office of the chief inspector by appointment. Examination
fee is required.
6. Depending on boiler controls, an operator may be required to be in attendance during boiler operation.
7. A copy of the boiler and pressure vessel rules and regulations may be obtained on the Internet at
www.lni.wa.gov/
8. Civil penalties are as described in Washington Administrative Code 296-104-701 for operating without a valid certificate or
installation permit, or operating (under pressure) a boiler and/or pressure vessel which the department has condemned,
issued a red tag for, or has suspended the inspection certificate.
9. For mandatory installation requirements of new or replaced boilers and pressure vessels, see Washington Administrative
Code 296-104-020 and 296-104-200–296-104-330.
2013 National Board Synopsis of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Laws, Rules and Regulations