Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-93.7 - [Effective until 3/26/2025] Feedwater supply
(1)
Except for miniature power boilers operating without the extraction of steam,
miniature power boilers shall be provided with at least one feed pump or other
feeding device unless the boiler feed line is connected to a water main
carrying sufficient pressure to feed the boiler In the latter case, in lieu of
a feeding device, a suitable connection or opening shall be provided to fill
the boiler when cold. Such connection shall be no less than 1/2-inch pipe size
for iron or steel pipe and 1/4 inch for brass or copper pipe.
(2) The feed pipe shall be provided with a
check valve and a stop valve of a size not less than that of the pipe. The feed
water may be delivered through the blowoff opening if desired.
Notes
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(1) Except for miniature power boilers operating without the extraction of steam, miniature power boilers shall be provided with at least one feed pump or other feeding device unless the boiler feed line is connected to a water main carrying sufficient pressure to feed the boiler In the latter case, in lieu of a feeding device, a suitable connection or opening shall be provided to fill the boiler when cold. Such connection shall be no less than 1/2-inch pipe size for iron or steel pipe and 1/4 inch for brass or copper pipe.
(2) The feed pipe shall be provided with a check valve and a stop valve of a size not less than that of the pipe. The feed water may be delivered through the blowoff opening if desired.