Haw. Code R. § 12-224.1-4 - Inspections

(a) Initial acceptance inspections shall be conducted and witnessed by the chief boiler inspector or deputy inspector designee. These inspections may include internal inspection where construction permits, post installation pressure test at the inspector's discretion, and operational testing of controls and safety devices by the installer, contractor, or owner. Tests shall be made in conformance with the procedures set forth in ASME BPVC, NBIC, and this part.

(b) Permit renewal inspections. Pressure vessels shall receive a permit renewal inspection every two years. Pressure vessels that are under the ownership, inspection, and supervision of an OUIO may be inspected on a different inspection frequency upon approval by the chief boiler inspector.

(c) Additional inspection requirements include the following:

(1) Internal inspections, where construction permits and hydrostatic testing, which may be required at the inspector's discretion, shall occur when deemed necessary for continued safe operation of the pressure vessel;

(2) The owner shall develop safety policies and procedures for entering pressure vessels and confined spaces;

(3) Pressure vessels used for the treatment of wood shall be scrubbed clean for close visual inspection every ten years;

(4) The installer shall exercise care during installation to prevent loose weld material, welding rods, small tools, and miscellaneous scrap metal from getting into the vessel. Prior to making the final closure, the installer shall inspect the interior of the vessel and its appurtenances for the presence of foreign debris, and if present the debris shall be removed;

(5) Subject to the department's requirements, a leak test may be performed on any components whose pressure test is not documented under the items' manufacturer's data report. This leak test should not exceed ninety percent (90%) of the lowest pressure relief device setpoint. The test data shall be recorded, and the data made available as required; and

(6) Prior to final acceptance, an operational test shall be performed on the completed installation. The test shall include operating controls, limit controls and safety devices, and witnessed as required by the department. The test data shall be recorded, and the data made available to the department as evidence that the installation complies with provisions of the governing code(s) of construction.

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Haw. Code R. § 12-224.1-4

[Eff and comp 12/21/2019] (Auth: HRS § 397-4) (Imp: HRS § 397-4) Am and comp 9/8/2024