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State Department
Michael L. Thurmond, Commissioner of Labor
Paul J. Welch, Acting Director
Georgia Department of Labor
Safety Engineering Division
1700 Century Circle, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30345
Telephone — 404.679.0687, ext. 101 Email — paul.welch@dol.state.ga.us
Fax — 404.982.3405
empOWerment
Director of Safety Engineering Division empowered to make, alter, and amend rules and regulations.
Boiler Board: Yes. (Contact above official for more information.)
Date OF laW paSSaGe: 1969
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Date of latest amendment to law: July 1993.
Date rules and regulations implemented: 1986.
Date of latest amendment to rules and regulations: March 2003.
State statute: Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Title 34. Labor, Chapter 11. Regulations of Boilers and Pressure Vessel
Safety Act, Chapter 300-6-1. Georgia Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rules.
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Construction:
1. ASME Code (2001 Edition, current approved Addendum), Sections I, III (Divisions 1, 2), IV, VIII (Divisions 1, 2, 3), X, XI, and
code cases.
2. ASME CSD-1 (2001 Edition).
3. ASME B31.1 (as adopted by ASME Section I).
4. ASME PVHO-1 (1998 Edition).
5. National Board Inspection Code (2001 Edition, 2001 Addendum) required.
6. National Board registration required.
7. NFPA (1998 Edition), Sections 31, 54, 58, 70, 85, 211.
Stamping:
Where appropriate, the following National Board stamps or ASME Code symbol stamps are required:
1. National Board: NR, R, VR.
2. ASME Code: A, E, H, HLW, HV, M, N, NA, NPT, NV, PP, RP, S, U, U2, U3, UM, UV, V.
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All boilers and pressure vessels installed after April 21, 1986, except the following:
1. Boilers and pressure vessels under federal control.
2. US Department of Transportation pressure vessels used for the transportation and storage of compressed or liquified
gases.
3. Unfired pressure vessels on vehicles operated under rules of other states or federal agencies.
4. Air tanks installed on railroad rights-of-way and used directly in the operation of trains.
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.
MEMBER
JURISDICTION
5. Unfired pressure vessels that do not exceed 5 cubic feet in volume, or 250 psig and 1-1/2 cubic feet in volume, or 600 psig
and over 6 inches in size.
2013 National Board Synopsis of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Laws, Rules and Regulations