Or. Admin. Code § 918-225-0720 - Welding Requirements for Owner-Users

(1) An owner-user may use its own employees to repair or install boilers, pressure vessels or pressure piping, provided it develops, certifies and maintains a welding program meeting the requirements of the Boiler Specialty Code (ASME Section IX, Part QW).

(2) The owner-user's welding program shall be reviewed for conformance with welding program requirements by the authorized inspector performing welding inspections.

(3) The owner-user is responsible for the use of proper materials when doing code repairs.

(4) Prior to welding on code materials, the owner-user shall notify a deputy, special inspector or process piping inspector who will review the proposed work and who will inspect the work when it is completed.

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Or. Admin. Code § 918-225-0720

BCA 36-1993, f. 12-30-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94; BCD 18-1997, f. 12-3-97, cert. ef. 1-1-98; BCD 16-1998, f. 9-30-98, cert. ef. 10-1-98; BCD 36-2000, f. 12-29-00, cert. ef. 1-1-01; BCD 6-2003, f. 3-14-03, cert. ef. 7-1-03

Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 480.545 & ORS 480.647

Stats. Implemented: ORS 480.545 & ORS 480.647