Mich. Admin. Code R. 339.5203 - Adoption by reference of the NBIC

Rule 203.

(1) An owner of a boiler shall ensure the inspection, repair, and alteration of boilers, piping, and blowdown vessels is pursuant to the NBIC, 2019 edition. The code is adopted and amended by reference in these rules and available for inspection and purchase at the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, 611 W. Ottawa, Lansing, Michigan 48933 or for purchase from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessels Inspectors, 1055 Crupper Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43229, phone: 1(614) 888-8320, https://www.nationalboard.org, at a cost as of the time of adoption of these rules of $325.00 for each code book.

(2) The accreditation program described in the NBIC for repairs and alterations to pressure retaining items is mandatory for repairs to all power boilers and high-pressure high temperature water boilers and alterations to any boiler not exempted by these rules. Repair companies in possession of a certificate of authorization issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors to repair and alter pressure-retaining items shall have in their employ an individual who has an appropriate class repairer license issued by the departments boiler division. Repair companies not currently in possession of the certificate of authorization or a certificate of authorization issued by ASME have 1 year from the date of adoption of this rule to secure the certificate. Companies currently in possession of a valid certificate issued by ASME have until the next certificate review or 1 year, whichever is greater, to secure the certificate of authorization identified above. The board may waive the time requirement if appropriate justification is presented.

(3) Where the text of the NBIC refers to the "certificate holder," the reference applies to all licensed boiler repairers, except when the reference is in relation to completion of NBIC forms and NBIC stamping, the reference refers to repair companies in possession of a valid certificate of authorization issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors to repair and alter pressure retaining items.

(4) The standard welding procedures referenced in the NBIC are accepted for use in this state but are not mandatory. A licensed boiler repairer who elects to use 1 or more of the standard welding procedures shall file a list of the standard welding procedure identification numbers with the departments boiler division before conducting any repairs or alterations requiring welding.

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Mich. Admin. Code R. 339.5203

2023 MR 8, Eff. 5/3/2023