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COmmOnWealtH Department
Edgar Hernandez, Person of contact
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Department of Labor and Human Resources
P.R. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (PR OSHA)
Boiler and Elevator Division
505 Muñoz Rivera Avenue
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico 00918
Telephone — 787.754.2172 Email — Ascal.pr@dol.gov
Fax — 787.767.6051
Mailing Address:
PO Box 195540
San Juan, PR 00919-5540
pUertO rICO
empOWerment
The Secretary of Labor and Human Resources of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico empowered to make, alter, or amend rules
and regulations.
Boiler Board: Yes. (Contact above official for more information.)
Date OF laW paSSaGe: 1839 – neW laW: 2004
Date of latest amendment to law: November 1976.
Date rules and regulations implemented: 1976.
Date of latest rules and regulations: April 2004.
State statute: Regulation Number 17 of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety & Health,
Regulation of Boilers and Pressure Vessels
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Construction:
1. ASME Code (Current Edition), Sections I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII (Divisions 1, 2), IX, X, XI, and code cases.
2. Code addenda and case interpretations accepted automatically.
3. ASME CSD-1 (Current edition).
4. Owner must submit an Installation Permit Application to the PROSHA before installation.
5. Any natural or legal person interested in obtaining a registration from the Department of Labor to manufacture, install,
alter, or repair boilers, pressure vessels, or safety valves must file the corresponding application with the Secretary.
6. National Board Inspection Code (Technical portions of the most recent edition).
7. NFPA (85 Series for automatically fired boilers).
8. Special design or construction requires approval of the Secretary of Labor and Human Resources.
9. In the event of a discrepancy between any code and Regulation Number 17, the provisions of Regulation Number 17 prevail.
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.
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All boilers and pressure vessels, except definitions and exemptions as established by ASME Code.
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.
2013 National Board Synopsis of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Laws, Rules and Regulations