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e. All boilers, pressure vessels, and fittings installed after adoption of these regulations shall be constructed to a
registered design.
Stamping:
Where appropriate, the following National Board stamps or ASME Code symbol stamps are required:
1. National Board: NR, R (accepted), VR.
2. ASME Code: H, HLW, HV, M, N, NA, NPT, NV, S, U, U2, UV, V.
ObJeCtS SUbJeCt tO rUleS FOr COnStrUCtIOn anD StampInG
All boilers, pressure vessels, pressure plants, and pressure piping systems as provided for in the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act and
defined in the regulations, except:
1. Power boilers having a rating of 10 kW per hour or less.
2. Heating boilers having a rating of 20 kW per hour or less.
3. Boilers fully vented to the atmosphere.
4. Pressure vessels 6 inches or less in internal diameter (considered a fitting if operated above 15 psi).
5. Pressure vessels used for hot-water storage when diameter is 24 inches or less.
6. Pressure vessels operating at and with relief valves set at 15 psi.
7. Pressure vessel used for a cushion tank in a closed, hot-water heating system when pressure is 30 psi or less and diameter
is 24 inches or less.
8. Refrigerating systems having a capacity of 10.5 kW.
ObJeCtS SUbJeCt tO rUleS FOr FIelD InSpeCtIOn
Same as OBJECTS SUBJECT TO RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION AND STAMPING.
InSpeCtIOnS reQUIreD
One inspection before use and periodically thereafter. Normally:
1. One annual external inspection.
2. One annual internal inspection where service warrants.
Before initial operation, every new or secondhand boiler or pressure vessel must be inspected and have an inspection certificate issued by
the inspector.
InSUranCe InSpeCtIOn reQUIrementS
For the purpose of issuing a Certificate of Inspection, the chief inspector may accept a report submitted by a person regularly employed
by an insurance company (licensed under the insurance act) and may issue a Certificate of Inspection based on that report.
CertIFICate OF InSpeCtIOn
Certificate of Inspection issued by an inspector authorizes the operation or use of a boiler, pressure vessel, or pressure plant from
date of the certificate (unless withdrawn or canceled by the inspector).
prOVInCIal FeeS
1. Fees for design registration and shop inspections:
a. Boiler and pressure vessel design registration (depending on diameter and nature of design) ................$300.00 CAD
b. Fittings registration (depending on quantity) .................................................................................. $165.00 to $300.00 CAD
c. Pressure piping design registration (depending on plant rating) ...................................................$75.00 to $240.00 CAD
d. Larger systems (per 300 feet) ....................................................................................................................................$85.00 CAD
e. Minimum ........................................................................................................................................................................$170.00 CAD
2013 National Board Synopsis of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Laws, Rules and Regulations