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mUnICIpal Department
Larry C. Leet, Chief Pressure Systems Inspector
Department of Planning and Development
700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2000
P.O. Box 34019
Seattle, WA 98104-4019
Telephone — 206.684.8459 Email — larry.leet@seattle.gov
Fax — 206.386.4039
empOWerment
City council empowered to make, alter, and amend rules and regulations.
Boiler Board: Yes. (Contact above official for more information.)
Date OF laW paSSaGe: 1920
Seattle, WaSHInGtOn
Date of latest amendment to law: August 2005.
Date rules and regulations implemented: 1920.
Date of latest amendment to rules and regulations: August 2005.
City ordinance: Seattle Municipal Code, Sections 6.230 and 22.450, Boiler and Pressure Vessel 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.
rUleS FOr COnStrUCtIOn anD StampInG
Construction:
1. ASME Code, Sections I, III, IV, VIII (Divisions 1, 2), X, and code cases with National Board stamping.
2. Code addenda and case interpretations accepted automatically. IAW Date of Manufacture.
3. ASME CSD-1 (2002 Edition).
4. ASME PVHO-1 (IAW Date of Manufacture).
5. ASME B31.1 (IAW Date of Manufacture).
6. Installers must file a copy of the Manufacturer’s Data Report with the department before an installation
is approved.
7. National Board Inspection Code (most current together with the addenda).
8. National Board registration required.
9. NFPA-85 when over 12,500,000 BTU/hr input.
10. Special design or construction requires approval of director.
Stamping:
Where appropriate, the following National Board stamps or ASME Code symbol stamps are required:
1. National Board: all.
2. ASME Code: all.
ObJeCtS SUbJeCt tO rUleS FOr COnStrUCtIOn anD StampInG
All boilers and unfired pressure vessels, except:
1. Any boiler or pressure vessel subject to regular federal inspection or licensed by federal authorities.
2. Potable hot-water heaters (fired, electric, thermal, solar, and indirect) and pool heaters, in other than Group A, E, and I
occupancies, provided none of the following limitations is exceeded:
a. Heat input of 200,000 BTU per hour; or
b. Water temperature of 210°F; or
2013 National Board Synopsis of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Laws, Rules and Regulations