WAC 296-104-502   Repairs -- What are the requirements for nonnuclear boilers and unfired pressure vessel repairs and alterations?  Repairs and alterations to nonnuclear boilers and pressure vessels shall be made in accordance with the rules of the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) as adopted in WAC 296-104-102. Additionally, repairs and alterations to nonstandard boilers and pressure vessels, as addressed in WAC 296-104-215, must be authorized by the chief inspector.

     Repairs and alterations may be made by an organization in possession of a valid Certificate of Authorization for use of the "R" symbol stamp, issued by the national board provided such repairs/alterations are within the scope of the authorization.

     Owner/user special inspectors may only accept repairs and alterations to boilers and unfired pressure vessels operated by their respective companies per RCW 70.79.130.

     Documentation of repairs and alterations, in accordance with the requirements of the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) as adopted in WAC 296-104-102, shall be submitted to the department.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040, 70.79.150, 70.79.290, 70.79.330, and 70.79.350. 06-24-042, § 296-104-502, filed 11/30/06, effective 1/1/07. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.79 RCW. 04-21-069, § 296-104-502, filed 10/19/04, effective 1/1/05. 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. 02-23-036, § 296-104-502, filed 11/13/02, effective 12/14/02; 01-24-061, § 296-104-502, 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, § 296-104-502, filed 10/10/00, effective 11/13/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 99-22-026, § 296-104-502, filed 10/26/99, effective 11/26/99; 98-22-024, § 296-104-502, filed 10/28/98, effective 11/28/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.040. 94-21-002, § 296-104-502, filed 10/5/94, effective 11/5/94.]