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State Department
Collin O’Mara, Secretary
John J. Esch, Chief Inspector
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
DNREC, Boiler Safety
655 S. Bay Rd., Suite 5N
Dover, DE 19901
Telephone — 302.744.2735 Email — John.Esch@state.de.us
Fax — 302.739.2526
empOWerment
Boiler Safety Program empowered to make, alter, and amend rules and regulations.
Boiler Board: Yes. (Contact above official for more information.)
Date OF laW paSSaGe: 1919
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Date of latest amendment to law: July 2011.
Date rules and regulations implemented: 1925.
Date of latest amendment to rules and regulations: November 2001. New regulations are pending adoption, should be
available early 2013.
State statute: Delaware Code, Title 7 Conservation Chapter 74B.
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Section 7401B Boiler Safety Program.
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Construction:
1. ASME Code (Current Edition, Current Addendum), Sections I, II, III (Divisions 1, 2), IV, V, VIII (Divisions 1, 2, 3), IX, X, XI, and
code cases.
2. ASME CSD-1 (Current Edition, Current Addendum).
3. ASME B31.1 (Current Edition, Current Addendum).
4. ASME PVHO-1 (Current Edition, Current Addendum).
5. A copy of the Manufacturer’s Data Report must be filed with the program on ASME forms through the National Board
before boilers or pressure vessels are shipped into Delaware.
6. National Board Inspection Code (Current Edition).
7. National Board registration required for boilers and pressure vessels.
8. Special design or construction requires approval by Chief Inspector.
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.
All boilers and pressure vessels shall be assigned a Delaware state number at the time of first inspection.
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All boilers and pressure vessels, except those listed below:
1. Any boiler or pressure vessel which is subject to federal inspection and control.
2. Any pressure vessel used for the transport or storage of compressed gases and liquids under the control or regulation of
the US Department of Transportation.
2013 National Board Synopsis of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Laws, Rules and Regulations