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State Department
Christopher B. Cantrell, Boiler Inspection Program Manager
Department of Labor
Office of Safety and Labor Standards
Boiler Program
P.O. Box 94600
Lincoln, NE 68509-4600
Telephone — 402.471.4721 Email — christopher.cantrell@nebraska.gov
Fax — 402.471.5039
Express mail only:
550 S. 16th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
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Commissioner of Labor empowered to make, alter, and amend rules and regulations.
Boiler Board: Yes. (Contact above official for more information.)
Date OF laW paSSaGe: 1943
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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: May 2009.
Date rules and regulations implemented: 1943.
Date of latest rules and regulations: May 2010.
State statute: Nebraska Revised Statutes, Title 48. Labor, Boiler Inspection Act, Chapters 48-719 through 48-743; Nebraska
Administrative Code, Title 229. Chapters 1 through 28.
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Construction:
1. ASME Code (2007 Edition, 2009 Addenda), Sections I, II, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII (Divisions 1, 2, 3), IX, X.
2. Code cases are accepted on a case-by-case basis with written approval from the chief boiler inspector.
3. ASME CSD-1 (2009 Edition).
4. ASME B31.1 (2007 Edition).
5. Installer must file a copy of Manufacturer’s Data Report with the department upon installation.
6. National Board Inspection Code (2007 Edition, 2009 Addenda).
7. National Board registration required for boilers and pressure vessels.
8. API-510 (most recent prior to July 1, 2009).
9. NFPA Codes (most recent prior to July 1, 2009).
10. Special design or construction requires approval by the department.
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, S, U, U2, U3, V.
Boilers and pressure vessels must be inspected and stamped in accordance with the requirements of the Boiler Inspection Act. All boilers
and pressure vessels subject to inspection shall be assigned a Nebraska serial number.
2013 National Board Synopsis of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Laws, Rules and Regulations