Conn. Agencies Regs. § 29-232-103 - Flame safeguard requirements
(a) Furnace
explosions (combustion explosion) are caused by the sudden ignition of
accumulated fuel and air in the firesides of the boiler. In order to reduce the
chance of personal injury, damage to property, and loss of equipment from such
explosions, the boiler shall be equipped with approved burners and controls,
tested and maintained as recommended by a national recognized
standard.
(b) Except as otherwise
specifically provided, the provisions of this section apply to all gas, oil,
pulverized coal, and combination gas and oil fired burners installed on boilers
covered by these rules and regulations.
(c) The following nationally recognized
standards, together with all addenda and amendments thereto, are adopted:
ANSI/ASME CSD-1-1998 Controls and safety devices for automatically fired boilers; and
ANSI/NB-23 NBIC 1998 National Board Inspection Code.
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers: United Engineering Center, 345 East 47th Street, New York, New York 10017.
NFPA National Fire Protection Association: Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massa-chusetts 02269.
(d) The above standards represents basic
standards for the safe and efficient performance and substantial and durable
construction of equipment. Inspection of the flame safeguard equipment will be
in conjunction with the regular inspections of boilers.
Notes
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