and Reinstalled Used Boilers, Water Heaters and Pressure Vessels

PURPOSE: This rule addresses the safe installation of second-hand and reinstalled boilers, water heaters and pressure vessels. (1) Minimum Requirements for Second-Hand Boilers, Water Heaters and Pressure Vessels. (A) The owner or user shall obtain approval from the chief inspector prior to installation. (B) The object must be American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code constructed. The manufacturer’s data report must be provided to the chief inspector. (C) A certificate inspection shall be performed by the chief inspector or his/her designee prior to operation. (D) All welded repairs or alterations shall have been in accordance with the National Board Inspection Code. (2) Minimum Requirements for Reinstalled Boilers, Water Heaters and Pressure Vessels. (A) The owner or user shall obtain approval from the chief inspector prior to installation. (B) A nonstandard boiler, water heater, or pressure vessel cannot be reinstalled in Missouri except when relocating from one (1) location to another location within Missouri. (C) A certificate inspection shall be performed by the chief inspector or his/her designee prior to operation. (D) All welded repairs or alterations shall have been in accordance with the National Board Inspection Code. (3) Boilers, water heaters and pressure vessels shall be equipped with piping, fittings and appurtenances that comply with the requirements for new installations. AUTHORITY: section 650.215, RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed Sept. 25, 2002, effective May 30, 2003. *Original authority: 650.215, RSMo 1984, amended 1990, 1993, 1995.