Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-26-.17 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Construction

(1) All boilers and pressure vessels must be manufactured in accordance with Sections I, IV, VIII and X of the ASME Code. Shop inspection of boilers and pressure vessels (except cast iron boilers and unfired UM pressure vessels) is mandatory and must be made by Inspectors holding National Board Commissions.

(2) Rules for construction and stamping must comply with the Code and with National Board stamping and registration. In addition to the above requirements, electric boilers shall have the underwriter's laboratories' label.

(3) Cast Iron /Cast Aluminum Boilers are not required to be registered with the National Board.

(4) The code stamping shall not be concealed by lagging or paint and shall be exposed at all times unless a suitable record is kept of the location of the stamping so that it may be readily uncovered when required, or there has been a duplicate name plate attached on the outside cover.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-26-.17

O.C.G.A. §§ 25-15-13, 25-15-14, 25-15-15, 25-15-16.

Original Rule entitled "Preparation for Certificate Inspection. Amended" adopted. F. Sep. 4, 2013; eff. Sept. 24, 2013. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Certificate of Authority to Install, Maintain and/or Service Boilers" adopted. F. Mar. 16, 2015; eff. Apr. 5, 2015. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Boiler and Pressure Vessel Construction" adopted. F. Dec. 31, 2020; eff. Jan. 20, 2021.