02-041 C.M.R. ch. 77, § 2 - Welded Repairs and Alterations

1. All welded repairs and alterations to a boiler or a pressure vessel must be performed as follows:

A. By an appropriate R Certificate Holder; and

B. In accordance with the applicable standards specified in Chapter 73, Section 1, Subsection 3 of these rules. In those cases where it is not possible to complete welded repairs and alterations in accordance with the applicable standards specified in Chapter 73, Section 1, Subsection 3 of these rules, the chief inspector shall be consulted.

2. All alteration plans must be submitted to the chief inspector on a form approved by the director at least thirty (30) days prior to the alteration. Emergency situations will be handled on a case-by-case basis. If an emergency situation makes it not practicable to submit alteration plans in advance, the chief inspector must be notified.

3. The R Certificate Holder performing a repair or alteration must submit legible copies of the forms documenting the welded repair or alteration to the director within sixty (60) days of completing the work.

4. Routine repairs shall be completed as required in the NBIC as adopted by the director in Chapter 73, or any equivalent standard as approved by the director.

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02-041 C.M.R. ch. 77, § 2