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State Department
Joel T. Amato, Chief Boiler Inspector
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Construction Codes and Licensing Division
Boiler Division
443 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155-4304
Telephone — 651.284.5137 Email — joel.amato@state.mn.us
Fax — 651.284.5737
empOWerment
Commissioner of Labor and Industry empowered to make, alter, and amend
rules and regulations.
Boiler Board: No. (Contact above official for more information.)
Date OF laW paSSaGe: 1881
Date of latest amendment to law: 2010 .
Date rules and regulations implemented: 1881.
Date of latest rules and regulations: November 2004.
State statute: Minnesota Statutes – 2010, Chapters 326B.93 to 326B.998, Boilers.
Minnesota Rules – Chapter 5225.
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Construction:
1. ASME Code (Current Edition, Current Addendum), Sections I, II, III (Divisions 1, 2), IV, V, VI, VII, VIII (Divisions 1, 2, 3), IX,
X, XI, and code cases.
2. ASME CSD-1 (Current Edition).
3. ASME B31.1 (Current Edition).
4. ASME PVHO.1 (Current Edition).
5. Code addenda and case interpretations accepted automatically.
6. Manufacturers must file a copy of Manufacturer’s Data Report with the department on ASME forms, except tanks or
cylinders used for storage or transfer of liquified petroleum gases for which data reports are not required.
7. Registration with the National Board of non-ASME Code items and use of these items is allowed to comply with GATT
and NAFTA treaties.
8. National Board Inspection Code (Current Edition, Current Addendum).
9. National Board registration required for boilers and pressure vessels.
10. CSA B51 (2001 Edition) with National Board registration number.
11. Special design or construction requires approval of the chief boiler inspector.
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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12. Minnesota Steam Fitters Contractors License required for all high-pressure steam piping, hot-water used for heating
over 30 psi and 250º F and ammonia refrigeration piping. Contact Chief HPP Inspector Todd Green at 651.284.5124
with high-pressure piping questions.
13. Minnesota requires all inspectors to have the National Board “A” endorsement to review and accept repairs to boilers
and pressure vessels.
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. PP, S, or A stamp required up to first stop valve. High-pressure piping license and permit required beyond
boiler.
2013 National Board Synopsis of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Laws, Rules and Regulations