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State Department
John H. Burpee, Chief Boiler, Elevator, and Tramway Inspector
Office of Licensing and Registration
35 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0035
Telephone — 207.624.8546 Email — john.h.burpee@maine.gov
Fax — 207.624.8636
empOWerment
Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessels empowered to make, alter, and amend rules and regulations.
Boiler Board: Yes. (Contact above official for more information.)
Date OF laW paSSaGe: 1935
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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.
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JURISDICTION
Date of latest amendment to law: September 2007.
Date rules and regulations implemented: 1935.
Date of latest rules and regulations: January 2005.
State statute: Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32. Professions and Occupations, Chapter 131. Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessels,
Sections 15101 through 15121.
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Construction:
1. ASME Code (2004 Edition), Sections I, II, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII (Divisions 1, 2, 3), IX, X, XII.
2. ASME B31.1 (2004 Edition).
3. ASME CSD-1 (2002 Edition) with exception of Part CF.
4. Manufacturers must file a copy of Manufacturer’s Data Report with the department on ASME forms before installation.
5. National Board Inspection Code (2001 Edition, 2002/03 Addendum).
6. National Board registration required for boilers and pressure vessels.
7. Special design or construction requires approval by the Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessels.
8. Any power boiler of longitudinal lap seam construction installed, registered, and operated in the state prior to January 1,
1951, shall not be operated in the state at steam pressures exceeding 15 psi (does not apply to miniature boilers).
Stamping:
Where appropriate, the following National Board stamps or ASME Code symbol stamps are required:
1. National Board: R, VR.
2. ASME Code: A, E, H, HLW, HV, M, PP, RP, S, U, U2, U3, UM, UV, V.
3. The State of Maine registration number preceded by the letters “ME”, assigned by the department, must be stamped on
power boilers in numerals and letters not less than 3/8-inch in height. Other jurisdictional objects must be tagged with
an “H” number for low-pressure objects and “PV” number for pressure vessels.
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All boilers and pressure vessels, except the following:
1. Boilers and pressure vessels under federal control.
2. Boilers and pressure vessels used for agricultural purposes only.
3. Boilers used solely for propelling motor road vehicles.
4. Boilers of steam fire engines brought into the state for temporary use in times of emergency to check conflagrations.
2013 National Board Synopsis of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Laws, Rules and Regulations