Wash. Admin. Code § 296-104-102 - Inspection-What are the standards for in-service inspection?

Where a conflict exists between the requirements of the standards listed below and this chapter, this chapter shall prevail. The duties of the in-service inspector do not include the installation's compliance with other standards and requirements (environmental, construction, electrical, undefined industrial standards, etc.), for which other regulatory agencies have authority and responsibility to oversee.

(1) The standard for inspection of nonnuclear boilers and unfired pressure vessels is the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC), current edition Part 2, excluding Section 6, Supplements 1, 5, 6, and 7 which may be used as nonmandatory guidelines.
(2) The standard for installation, in-service inspection, and repair of pressure relief devices is the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC), current edition Part 4, excluding Section 6, Supplement 1 which may be used as nonmandatory guidelines.
(3) The standard for inspection of historical steam boilers of riveted construction preserved, restored, or maintained for hobby or demonstration use, shall be Part 2, Section 6, Supplement 2 of the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) current edition.
(4) The standard for inspection of nuclear items is ASME section XI. The applicable ASME Code edition and addenda shall be as specified in the owner in-service inspection program plan.
(5) Where a petroleum or chemical process industry owner/user inspection agency so chooses, the standard for inspection of unfired pressure vessels used by the owner shall be the API-510 Pressure Vessel Inspection Code, current edition. This code may be used on or after the date of issue.
(6) TAPPI TIP 0402-16, revised 2011 may be used for both pulp dryers and paper machine dryers when requested by the owner. When requested by the owner, this document becomes a requirement and not a guideline.

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Wash. Admin. Code § 296-104-102
Amended by WSR 14-13-087, Filed 6/17/2014, effective 8/1/2014 Amended by WSR 15-14-100, Filed 6/30/2015, effective 9/1/2015 Amended by WSR 18-01-113, Filed 12/19/2017, effective 1/31/2018 Amended by WSR 18-23-092, Filed 11/20/2018, effective 1/1/2019 Amended by WSR 24-12-068, Filed 6/4/2024, effective 7/5/2024

Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040, 70.79.150, 70.79.290, 70.79.330, and 70.79.350. 08-24-072, § 296-104-102, filed 12/1/08, effective 1/1/09; 05-22-092, § 296-104-102, filed 11/1/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.79 RCW. 04-21-069, § 296-104-102, filed 10/19/04, effective 1/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030, 70.79.040, 70.79.150, 70.79.290, 70.79.330, 70.79.350, and chapter 70.79 RCW. 01-24-061, § 296-104-102, filed 11/30/01, effective 12/31/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040. 99-22-026, § 296-104-102, filed 10/26/99, effective 11/26/99; 98-22-024, § 296-104-102, filed 10/28/98, effective 11/28/98; 96-21-081, § 296-104-102, filed 10/16/96, effective 11/16/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.79.040. 94-21-002, § 296-104-102, filed 10/5/94, effective 11/5/94.

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