HAR §12-223.1-4. Inspections

(a) Initial heating boiler acceptance inspections shall be conducted and witnessed by the chief boiler inspector or a deputy inspector designee. The initial inspection shall include internal inspection where construction permits, post-installation pressure test, and operational testing of controls and safety devices in accordance with ASME CSD-1, NBIC, and this chapter by the installer, contractor, or owner. (b) Permit renewal inspections. The following shall apply to permit renewal inspections: 223.1-6 3559 §12-223.1-4 (1) Steam or vapor heating boilers shall have an external inspection every two years, or where construction permits, an internal inspection at the discretion of the inspector; (2) Steam or vapor heating boilers with a heating surface greater than twenty (20) square feet and less than or equal to one hundred (100) square feet shall be internally inspected at least every four years; (3) Steam or vapor heating boilers with any one of the following criteria: a manway, a Btu per hour input greater than 400,000, or a heating surface greater than one hundred (100) square feet, shall be internally inspected annually. They shall be externally inspected and operationally tested approximately six months after the internal inspection; (4) Hot-water heating, hot-water supply heating boilers, potable water heaters (including modular installations) shall have an external inspection every two years, or where construction permits, an internal inspection at the discretion of the inspector; (5) Pool heaters shall have an external inspection every two years; (6) State special: see sections 12-220-2(b) and 12-220-16(e)(6); and (7) Based upon actual service conditions by the owner or user of the operating equipment, the department may, at its discretion, permit variations in the inspection frequency requirements. [Eff and comp 12/21/19; am and comp SEP - 8 2024 ] (Auth: HRS §397-4) (Imp: HRS §397-4) ### 12-223.1-5 Technical installation requirements. (a) General requirements. The following shall apply to all heating boilers: (1) Heating boilers shall be installed pursuant to sections 12-220-2, 12-220-2.1, 12-220-5, 12-220-6, 12-220-15, and this chapter; 223.1-7 3 5 5 9 §12-223.1-5 (2) Owners and users shall adhere to the heating boiler installation requirements as specified in the NBIC Part 1; (3) An application for installation permit shall be submitted to the department prior to commencement of work; (4) Heating boilers installed without an installation permit may be subject to penalties of up to $10,000 per day pursuant to section 12-220-22; (5) Only contractors holding a valid Hawaii C-4 contractor license shall install steam heating, hot-water heating, hot-water supply heating boilers, and water heaters with more than 200,000 Btu per hour (58.6 KW); (6) Contractors holding a valid Hawaii C-37 contractor license may install water heaters up to 200,000 Btu per hour; and (7) All heating boilers shall be equipped with controls and safety devices based upon the Btu per hour burner input, as specified in the original code of construction. (b) First acceptance inspection and certification requirements shall include the following: (1) The owner and contractor shall comply with section 12-220-2.1 and upon completion of the installation, shall arrange for an acceptance inspection by the department; (2) For heating boilers subject to ASME CSD-1 requirements, the installing contractor shall operationally test the controls and safety devices prior to scheduling the first acceptance inspection with the department, and record the results on form CG-500, ASME CSD-1 (Exhibit 4, titled, "Manufacturer's/Installing Contractor's Report for ASME CSD-1", dated October 1, 2023, which is made a part of this chapter and located at the end of this chapter), and file a copy with the department; (3) Additional inspection requirements may be conducted at the inspector's discretion, e.g. internal inspections, pressure tests, and non-destructive exams (NDEs); 223.1-8 3559 §12-223.1-5 (4) The installing contractor shall test the boiler as directed and witnessed by the chief boiler inspector or designated deputy inspector; (5) The chief boiler inspector or designated deputy inspector shall conduct the first data inspection, acceptance, and mark the state serial number on the heating boiler pursuant to section 12-220-29.1; and (6) The installer shall complete and certify the NB Boiler Installation Report I-1 (NB-365, see Exhibit 3, titled, "Form I-1 Report of Boiler Installation", dated October 1, 2023, which is made a part of this chapter and located at the end of this chapter), after the completion, inspection, and acceptance of the installation by an inspector employed by the department. The NB Boiler Installation Report I-1 shall be submitted to the owner and the department. (c) The following shall apply to heating boiler clearances: (1) Heating boilers shall have a minimum distance of at least thirty-six (36) inches between the top of the heating boiler and any overhead structure and at least thirty-six (36) inches between all sides of the heating boiler and adjacent walls, structures, or other equipment. Heating boilers with manholes shall have at least eighty-four (84) inches of clearance between the manhole opening and any wall, ceiling, piping, or other equipment that may prevent a person from entering the heating boiler. Alternative clearances in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations are subject to acceptance by the department; (2) Modular heating boilers that require individual units to be set side by side, front to back, or by stacking shall provide clearances in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and subject to acceptance by the department; (3) Heating boilers shall be located so that adequate space is provided for proper 223.1-9 3559 # HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES # TITLE 12 # DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS # SUBTITLE 8 # HAWAII OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH DIVISION # PART 10 # PRESSURE RETAINING ITEMS # CHAPTER 223.1 HEATING BOILERS - STEAM HEATING BOILERS, HOT-WATER HEATING BOILERS, HOT-WATER SUPPLY BOILERS, AND POTABLE WATER HEATERS §12-223.1-1 Scope §12-223.1-2 General requirements for heating boilers §12-223.1-3 Responsibility of owners and users §12-223.1-4 Inspections §12-223.1-5 Technical installation requirements §12-223.1-6 Controls and safety devices §12-223.1-7 Instruments, fittings, and controls §12-223.1-8 Modular steam heating, modular hot-water heating boilers, and modular water heaters §12-223.1-9 Pressure relief valves for steam heating, hot-water heating, hot-water supply boilers, and potable water 223.1-1 §12-223.1-1 | | heaters | | --- | --- | | §12-223.1-10 | Acceptable installation of pressure relief valves for steam heating, hot-water heating, hot-water supply boilers | | §12-223.1-11 | Acceptable installation of temperature and pressure relief valves for potable water heaters | | §12-223.1-12 | Heating boiler room and operating area | | §12-223.1-13 | Operating systems | | §12-223.1-14 | Preventive maintenance schedule | Historical Note: This chapter is based substantially upon chapter 223. [Eff 12/6/82; am 12/9/83; am and comp 12/6/90; am 7/6/98; am 11/18/12; R 12/21/19]