Chapter 296-104 WAC
BOARD OF BOILER RULES -- SUBSTANTIVE
Last Update: 5/27/08

WAC SECTIONS

296-104-001 Administration--To what do these rules apply?
296-104-010 Administration--What are the definitions of terms used in this chapter?
296-104-015 Administration -- When and where are the board meetings held?
296-104-017 Administration -- How are rules affected if other rules are invalidated?
296-104-018 Administration -- How are rules interpreted and revised?
296-104-020 Administration -- What are the filing requirements for boilers and unfired pressure vessels before their installation/reinstallation?
296-104-021 Administration -- What is the registration requirement for new standard boilers and unfired pressure vessels?
296-104-025 Administration -- What are the notification requirements following an accident involving a boiler or pressure vessel?
296-104-030 Administration -- What is the penalty for operation of unsafe boilers or unfired pressure vessels?
296-104-035 Administration -- What are conflicts of interest for inspectors?
296-104-040 Administration -- When should inspectors submit inspection reports and on what forms?
296-104-045 Administration -- What are the insurance companies' responsibilities?
296-104-050 Administration -- What are the requirements for a boiler inspector?
296-104-060 Administration--When shall an inspectors' Washington state commission be issued, suspended, or revoked?
296-104-065 Administration -- How should an inspector obtain a Washington state commission?
296-104-100 Inspection -- How often must boilers and unfired pressure vessels be inspected?
296-104-102 Inspection -- What are the standards for in-service inspection?
296-104-105 Inspection -- How much time is required for notification of inspection?
296-104-110 Inspection -- What will be done when boilers or unfired pressure vessels are deemed unsafe or defective?
296-104-115 Inspection -- What will be done when defective conditions are concealed by covering?
296-104-125 Inspection -- What are the requirements for obtaining a certificate of inspection?
296-104-130 Inspection -- When are inspection certificates valid?
296-104-135 Inspection -- What are the requirements for restamping of boilers and unfired pressure vessels?
296-104-140 Inspection -- How should a state stamp be applied?
296-104-145 Inspection--How are groups of vessels operating as a single unit classified?
296-104-150 Inspection -- How are unfired steam boilers classified?
296-104-151 Inspection -- What are the requirements for rental boilers?
296-104-155 Inspection -- What preparations are necessary prior to internal inspections?
296-104-160 Inspection -- What happens if a boiler or unfired pressure vessel is improperly prepared for inspection?
296-104-165 Inspection -- When should coverings be removed for inspection?
296-104-170 Inspection -- When are shop inspections required?
296-104-180 Inspection -- How are radioactive systems inspected?
296-104-200 Construction -- What are the standards for new construction?
296-104-205 Construction -- What are the requirements for nonstandard new construction?
296-104-210 Construction -- What are the requirements for construction of boilers and unfired pressure vessels of special design?
296-104-215 Construction -- What are the requirements to use nonstandard boilers and unfired pressure vessels constructed prior to January 1, 1952?
296-104-220 Construction -- What are the requirements to use nonstandard second hand boilers and unfired pressure vessels?
296-104-230 Construction -- What are the testing requirements for new boilers or unfired pressure vessels exempted from code requirements for volume, pressure or temperature?
296-104-235 Construction -- What are the requirements for code exempted boiler and unfired pressure vessel safety relief valves?
296-104-245 Construction -- Combustible fluid heaters.
296-104-255 Installation -- What are the required clearances for boilers?
296-104-260 Installation -- What are the required clearances for unfired pressure vessels?
296-104-265 Installation -- What are the requirements for unfired pressure vessels installed underground?
296-104-271 Installation -- How does an owner, user, or installer obtain a variance from clearances?
296-104-273 Installation -- What inspections are required for reinstalled standard boilers or unfired pressure vessels?
296-104-295 Installation -- What are the requirements for an explosion door?
296-104-300 Installation -- What control and limit devices are required on automatically fired boilers prior to June 1989?
296-104-301 Installation -- What control and limit devices are required on automatically fired boilers after June 1989?
296-104-302 Installation -- What control and limit devices are required on automatically fired boilers after December 1998?
296-104-303 Installation -- What control and limit devices are required on automatically fired boilers after December 2004?
296-104-307 Installation -- When are platforms around boilers required?
296-104-310 Installation -- How many exits are required in boiler rooms?
296-104-316 Installation -- What safety pressure relief devices are required on boilers and unfired pressure vessels?
296-104-320 Installation -- Where should the discharge from safety pressure relief devices, blow offs and drains be directed?
296-104-325 Installation -- What are the requirements for boiler and unfired pressure vessel supports?
296-104-330 Installation -- What are the relief or safety valve requirements when pressure reducing valves are used?
296-104-405 Existing installation -- How can the maximum allowable working pressure be established for nonstandard boilers or unfired pressure vessels?
296-104-502 Repairs -- What are the requirements for nonnuclear boilers and unfired pressure vessel repairs and alterations?
296-104-510 Repairs -- When a lap seam crack is discovered along a riveted longitudinal joint on a boiler or unfired pressure vessel, what action is required and what repairs are allowed?
296-104-515 Repairs -- Do riveted repairs to boilers and unfired pressure vessels require prior approval?
296-104-520 Repairs -- What are the requirements for repair of nonnuclear safety devices?
296-104-535 Repairs -- What are the requirements for nuclear repairs/replacement?
296-104-540 Repairs -- What are the requirements for nuclear repairs of safety devices?
296-104-700 What are the inspection fees -- Examination fees -- Certificate fees -- Expenses?
296-104-701 What are the civil penalties?
DISPOSITIONS OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS CHAPTER
296-104-002 Approval by director. [Approval, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 99-22-026, filed 10/26/99, effective 11/26/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040
296-104-055 Administration--What are the examination fees? [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040, 70.79.150, 70.79.290, 70.79.330, 70.79.350, and chapter 70.79 RCW. 03-12-051, § 296-104-055, filed 5/30/03, effective 6/30/03; 02-12-021, § 296-104-055, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02; 01-12-034, § 296-104-055, filed 5/29/01, effective 6/29/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 99-22-026, § 296-104-055, filed 10/26/99, effective 11/26/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.040. 93-12-014, § 296-104-055, filed 5/21/93, effective 6/21/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.330. 82-24-025 (Order 82-36), § 296-104-055, filed 11/23/82, effective 1/1/83; Order 74-37, § 296-104-055, filed 11/8/74; Part II, § 8, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 04-01-194, filed 12/24/03, effective 1/24/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040, 70.79.150, 70.79.290, 70.79.330, 70.79.350, and chapter 70.79 RCW. 
296-104-107 Inspection -- Which unfired pressure vessels in places of public assembly are subject to these rules? [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 97-20-109, § 296-104-107, filed 9/30/97, effective 10/31/97.]  Repealed by 99-22-026, filed 10/26/99, effective 11/26/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040
296-104-120 Inspection -- Condemned boilers or unfired pressure vessel. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.040. 91-11-107, § 296-104-120, filed 5/22/91, effective 6/22/91; Part III, § 5, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 95-19-058, filed 9/15/95, effective 10/16/95.  Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040.
296-104-195 Pressure vessel clearances. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.040. 90-04-009, § 296-104-195, filed 1/26/90, effective 2/26/90.]  Repealed by 96-21-081, filed 10/16/96, effective 11/16/96.  Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040.
296-104-201 Inspection of systems -- Standard for water chillers. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030. 80-14-015 (Order 80-12), § 296-104-201, filed 9/23/80.]  Repealed by 86-01-088 (Order 85-26), filed 12/19/85.  Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.040 and 70.79.050.
296-104-225 Inspection of systems -- Reinstalled boiler or unfired pressure vessel. [Part IV, § 6, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 96-21-081, filed 10/16/96, effective 11/16/96.  Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040.
296-104-240 Construction -- When are piping components considered unfired pressure vessels? [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040 and chapter 70.79 RCW. 00-21-024, § 296-104-240, filed 10/10/00, effective 11/13/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 96-21-081, § 296-104-240, filed 10/16/96, effective 11/16/96; Part IV, § 9, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 02-23-036, filed 11/13/02, effective 12/14/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040, 70.79.150, 70.79.290, 70.79.330, 70.79.350, and chapter 70.79 RCW. 
296-104-250 Inspection of systems -- Hot water heating systems. [Part IV, § 11, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 78-03-057 (Order 78-3), filed 2/22/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030.
296-104-256 Installation -- What inspections are required for reinstalled standard boilers or unfired pressure vessels? [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040, 70.79.150, 70.79.290, 70.79.330, 70.79.350, and chapter 70.79 RCW. 01-24-061, § 296-104-256, filed 11/30/01, effective 12/31/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 96-21-081, § 296-104-256, filed 10/16/96, effective 11/16/96.]  Decodified by 02-23-036, filed 11/13/02, effective 12/14/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040, 70.79.150, 70.79.290, 70.79.330, 70.79.350, and chapter 70.79 RCW. Recodified as RCW 296-104-273. 
296-104-256 Installation -- What are the required clearances for boilers? [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040, 70.79.150, 70.79.290, 70.79.330, 70.79.350, and chapter 70.79 RCW. 04-01-194, § 296-104-256, filed 12/24/03, effective 1/24/04; 02-23-036, amended and recodified as § 296-104-256, filed 11/13/02, effective 12/14/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 96-21-081, § 296-104-260, filed 10/16/96, effective 11/16/96. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.79 RCW. 89-15-025 (Order 89-05), § 296-104-260, filed 7/13/89, effective 8/13/89; Part IV, § 13, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 06-24-042, filed 11/30/06, effective 1/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040, 70.79.150, 70.79.290, 70.79.330, and 70.79.350
296-104-260 Installation -- Clearance front, back and sides. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 96-21-081, § 296-104-260, filed 10/16/96, effective 11/16/96. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.79 RCW. 89-15-025 (Order 89-05), § 296-104-260, filed 7/13/89, effective 8/13/89; Part IV, § 13, filed 3/23/60.]  Decodified and amended by 02-23-036, filed 11/13/02, effective 12/14/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040, 70.79.150, 70.79.290, 70.79.330, 70.79.350, and chapter 70.79 RCW. Recodified as RCW 296-104-256. 
296-104-265 Installation -- What control and limit devices are required on boilers? [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040, 70.79.150, 70.79.290, 70.79.330, 70.79.350, and chapter 70.79 RCW. 01-24-061, § 296-104-265, filed 11/30/01, effective 12/31/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040 and chapter 70.79 RCW. 00-21-024, § 296-104-265, filed 10/10/00, effective 11/13/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 98-22-024, § 296-104-265, filed 10/28/98, effective 11/28/98; 97-20-109, § 296-104-265, filed 9/30/97, effective 10/31/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.240. 88-01-064 (Order 87-25), § 296-104-265, filed 12/17/87; Part IV, § 14, filed 3/23/60.]  Decodified by 02-23-036, filed 11/13/02, effective 12/14/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040, 70.79.150, 70.79.290, 70.79.330, 70.79.350, and chapter 70.79 RCW. Recodified as RCW 296-104-300. 
296-104-270 Installation -- What are the requirements for an explosion door? [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 97-20-109, § 296-104-270, filed 9/30/97, effective 10/31/97; Part IV, § 15, filed 3/23/60.]  Decodified by 02-23-036, filed 11/13/02, effective 12/14/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040, 70.79.150, 70.79.290, 70.79.330, 70.79.350, and chapter 70.79 RCW. Recodified as RCW 296-104-295. 
296-104-273 Installation -- Pressure vessel clearances. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 96-21-081, § 296-104-273, filed 10/16/96, effective 11/16/96.]  Decodified and amended by 02-23-036, filed 11/13/02, effective 12/14/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040, 70.79.150, 70.79.290, 70.79.330, 70.79.350, and chapter 70.79 RCW. Recodified as RCW 296-104-260. 
296-104-275 Inspection of systems -- Hydro-pneumatic tanks. [Part IV, § 16, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 78-03-057 (Order 78-3), filed 2/22/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030.
296-104-280 Inspection of systems -- Electric steam generators. [Part IV, § 17, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 78-03-057 (Order 78-3), filed 2/22/78.  Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030.
296-104-285 Unfired pressure vessels in places of public assembly. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030. 78-03-057 (Order 78-3), § 296-104-285, filed 2/22/78.]  Repealed by 99-08-049, filed 4/1/99, effective 5/2/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040
296-104-300 Installation -- When do I need to provide platforms around boilers? [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 97-20-109, § 296-104-300, filed 9/30/97, effective 10/31/97; Part V, § 1, filed 3/23/60.]  Decodified by 02-23-036, filed 11/13/02, effective 12/14/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040, 70.79.150, 70.79.290, 70.79.330, 70.79.350, and chapter 70.79 RCW. Recodified as 296-104-307. 
296-104-305 Installation -- How many exits are required in boiler rooms? [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 97-20-109, § 296-104-305, filed 9/30/97, effective 10/31/97; Part V, § 2, filed 3/23/60.]  Decodified by 02-23-036, filed 11/13/02, effective 12/14/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040, 70.79.150, 70.79.290, 70.79.330, 70.79.350, and chapter 70.79 RCW. Recodified as 296-104-310. 
296-104-307 Installation -- What safety pressure relief devices are required on boilers and pressure vessels? [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040 and chapter 70.79 RCW. 00-21-024, § 296-104-307, filed 10/10/00, effective 11/13/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 98-22-024, § 296-104-307, filed 10/28/98, effective 11/28/98.]  Decodified by 02-23-036, filed 11/13/02, effective 12/14/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040, 70.79.150, 70.79.290, 70.79.330, 70.79.350, and chapter 70.79 RCW. Recodified as 296-104-316. 
296-104-310 Installation -- Where should the discharge from safety valves, blow offs and drains be directed? [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 98-22-024, § 296-104-310, filed 10/28/98, effective 11/28/98; 97-20-109, § 296-104-310, filed 9/30/97, effective 10/31/97; Part V, § 3, filed 3/23/60.]  Decodified by 02-23-036, filed 11/13/02, effective 12/14/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040, 70.79.150, 70.79.290, 70.79.330, 70.79.350, and chapter 70.79 RCW. Recodified as RCW 296-104-320. 
296-104-315 New installations -- Blow off tanks. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030. 78-03-057 (Order 78-3), § 296-104-315, filed 2/22/78; Part V, § 4, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 89-15-025 (Order 89-05), filed 7/13/89, effective 8/13/89.  Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.79 RCW.
296-104-320 Installation -- What are the requirements for underground installations? [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 97-20-109, § 296-104-320, filed 9/30/97, effective 10/31/97; Part V, § 5, filed 3/23/60.]  Decodified by 02-23-036, filed 11/13/02, effective 12/14/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040, 70.79.150, 70.79.290, 70.79.330, 70.79.350, and chapter 70.79 RCW. Recodified as RCW 296-104-265. 
296-104-400 Existing installations -- Stamping of existing boilers and unfired pressure vessels. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.040. 90-20-029, § 296-104-400, filed 9/24/90, effective 10/25/90; Part VI, § 1, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 97-20-109, filed 9/30/97, effective 10/31/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040.
296-104-410 Existing installations -- Noncode steel heating boilers. [Part VI, § 3, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 97-20-109, filed 9/30/97, effective 10/31/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040.
296-104-415 Existing installations -- Noncode cast iron boilers. [Part VI, § 4, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 97-20-109, filed 9/30/97, effective 10/31/97.  Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040.
296-104-500 Nonnuclear repairs. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.040. 93-12-014, § 296-104-500, filed 5/21/93, effective 6/21/93; 92-11-070, § 296-104-500, filed 5/20/92, effective 6/20/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030. 86-04-059 (Order 86-01), § 296-104-500, filed 2/4/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.330. 84-21-012 (Order 84-20), § 296-104-500, filed 10/5/84; Part VII, § 1, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 94-21-002, filed 10/5/94, effective 11/5/94.  Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.040.
296-104-501 Nonnuclear alterations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.040. 93-12-014, § 296-104-501, filed 5/21/93, effective 6/21/93; 92-11-070, § 296-104-501, filed 5/20/92, effective 6/20/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030. 86-04-059 (Order 86-01), § 296-104-501, filed 2/4/86.]  Repealed by 94-21-002, filed 10/5/94, effective 11/5/94.  Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.040.
296-104-505 Repairs -- Repairs by fusion welding. [Part VII, § 2, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 94-21-002, filed 10/5/94, effective 11/5/94.  Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.040.
296-104-525 Repairs -- Hydrostatic pressure tests. [Part VII, § 6, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 98-22-024, filed 10/28/98, effective 11/28/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040.  
296-104-530 Repairs -- Can air or vapor testing be performed? [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 98-22-024, § 296-104-530, filed 10/28/98, effective 11/28/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.040. 92-11-070, § 296-104-530, filed 5/20/92, effective 6/20/92; Part VII, § 7, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 04-01-194, filed 12/24/03, effective 1/24/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040, 70.79.150, 70.79.290, 70.79.330, 70.79.350, and chapter 70.79 RCW. 
296-104-600 General requirements -- Conditions not covered by these rules. [Part VIII, § 1, filed 3/23/60.]  Repealed by 98-22-024, filed 10/28/98, effective 11/28/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040.  
296-104-800 Inspection of systems subject to radioactivity. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.240. 88-01-064 (Order 87-25), § 296-104-800, filed 12/17/87.]  Repealed by 98-22-024, filed 10/28/98, effective 11/28/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040.  
296-104-801 Nuclear repairs/replacement. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.040. 91-11-106, § 296-104-801, filed 5/22/91, effective 6/22/91.]  Repealed by 98-22-024, filed 10/28/98, effective 11/28/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040.  
296-104-805 Nuclear repairs -- Safety devices. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.040. 91-11-106, § 296-104-805, filed 5/22/91, effective 6/22/91.]  Repealed by 98-22-024, filed 10/28/98, effective 11/28/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040.