SPS 341.16(2)(d)
(d) A power piping inspection shall be made after the piping material is delivered to the job site and prior to the start of construction of the power piping system. The installer or an in-state shop fabricator shall complete department form SBD-5204-E prior to the inspection, and the form shall be retained at the job site for reference during the inspection. The department or authorized agent or certified inspector shall indicate acceptance of the power piping system design and installation by signing form SBD-5204-E. Power piping systems may not be insulated or placed in service without receiving that acceptance.
SPS 341.16 Note
Note: The Department forms required in this chapter are available for a nominal fee at telephone 800-DOC-SALE or 411 (Telecommunications Relay), or at
docsales@doa.state.wi.us, or at no charge at the Department's Web site at
www.dsps.wi.gov through links to Division of Industry Services forms.
SPS 341.16(2)(e)
(e) Prefabricated piping that is part of a power piping system shall be inspected at the fabrication shop by the department or authorized agent or a certified inspector or an active National Board commissioned inspector for out-of-state manufacturers. The shop fabricator shall provide a copy of the certified inspector's report or a copy of the completed department form SBD-5204-E to the installer at the job site verifying that the prefabricated piping complies with ASME B31.1. The owner or installer shall provide design calculations for the prefabricated piping if requested by an inspector.
SPS 341.16 Note
Note: The Department forms required in this chapter are available for a nominal fee at telephone 800-DOC-SALE or 411 (Telecommunications Relay), or at
docsales@doa.state.wi.us, or at no charge at the Department's Web site at
www.dsps.wi.gov through links to Division of Industry Services forms.
SPS 341.16 Note
Note: For inspection fees, see chapter SPS 302.
SPS 341.16(3)
(3) Installation inspection of solid-fuel-fired water-heating appliances. SPS 341.16(3)(a)(a) Except as specified in
par. (b), the installation of a solid-fuel-fired water-heating appliance shall be inspected by the department or authorized agent before the appliance is placed in operation.
SPS 341.16(3)(b)
(b) Installation inspections of solid-fuel-fired water-heating appliances at one- and 2-family dwellings shall be performed by the municipality in accordance with local ordinances or by a registered UDC inspection agency administering and enforcing the UDC.
SPS 341.16 Note
Note: Under section
SPS 341.15, certified inspectors may conduct whatever number of inspections are needed in addition to the inspections required in this section, to verify compliance with this chapter. Also, owners or users may request additional inspections beyond the number established by the certified inspector.
SPS 341.16 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1988, No. 386, eff. 3-1-88; am. (1) (d) and (2) (c),cr. (1) (e),
Register, December, 1992, No. 444, eff. 1-1-93; am. (2) (d),r. and recr. (2) (e),
Register, May, 1994, No. 461, eff. 6-1-94;
am. (1) (a), (d), (2) (a), (c) to (e),
Register, October, 1996, No. 490, eff. 11-1-96; am. (2) (c),
Register, March, 1998, No. 507, eff. 4-1-98; am. (2) (a) and (e),
Register, February, 2000, No. 530, eff. 3-1-00;
CR 05-025: am. (2) (b)
Register October 2005 No. 598, eff. 11-1-05;
CR 08-028: renum. (1) (b) to be (1) (b) 1., cr. (1) (b) 2. and (3), r. and recr. (1) (e), am. (2) (c) and (e)
Register November 2008 No. 635; correction in (1) (b) 1., (d) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672;
CR 11-047: am. (title), renum. (1) (a) to be (1) (a) 1., cr. (1) (a) 2., 3., am. (1) (b), (c), renum. (1) (e) to be (1) (e) 1. and am., cr. (1) (e) 2., am. (2) (a), (c) to (e), r. (2) (f), (g), am. (3) (title), (a)
Register May 2012 No. 677, eff. 6-1-12.
SPS 341.17(1)
(1)
Inspection of power boilers, miniature boilers and organic- or synthetic-fluid heat-transfer boilers. SPS 341.17(1)(a)(a) Except as provided in
s. SPS 341.18, power boilers, miniature boilers and organic- or synthetic-fluid heat-transfer boilers shall be subjected to either a regular internal or external inspection at least once every 12 months by a certified inspector.
SPS 341.17(1)(b)
(b) Where an internal inspection of a power boiler is not possible because of the construction of the boiler, an external inspection shall be acceptable.
SPS 341.17(2)
(2) Inspection of pressure vessels. Except as provided in
s. SPS 341.18, pressure vessels shall be subjected to a regular internal or external inspection at least once every 36 months by a certified inspector.
SPS 341.17(3)
(3) Inspection of low-pressure steam and hot-water heating boilers. Except as provided in
s. SPS 341.18, low-pressure steam boilers and hot-water heating boilers shall be subjected to a regular internal or external inspection at least once every 36 months by a certified inspector.
SPS 341.17(4)
(4) Inspection of safety valves and safety relief valves. The certified inspectors shall determine that safety valves and safety relief valves have been operated or tested at least once every 12 months or an owner or user may provide proof that testing is in compliance with NBIC part 2 section 2.5.8 relating to testing of safety relief valves.
SPS 341.17 Note
Note: See chapters SPS 381 to 387, Plumbing, for requirements relating to combination temperature and pressure relief valves.
SPS 341.17(5)
(5) Inspection of rupture disks. Except as provided in
s. SPS 341.18, rupture disks shall be subjected to a visual inspection at least once every 36 months by a certified inspector.
SPS 341.17(6)
(6) Extension of period between inspections. If operating conditions require, an extension of periods not to exceed 6 months between inspections of boilers, pressure vessels, safety valves and safety relief valves may be approved by the department upon a written request from the owner or user for an extension. Concurrence with the owner's or user's request for an extension shall be obtained from the certified inspector in writing to the department.
SPS 341.17(7)(a)(a)
NBIC. Inspections under this section shall be conducted in accordance with the NBIC.
SPS 341.17(7)(b)
(b)
ASME CSD-1. Inspections under this section where equipment is installed under ASME CSD-1 shall include verification of whether all of the following are available:
SPS 341.17(7)(b)1.
1. The manufacturer's instructions that are required in ASME CSD-1 sections CG-430 and 510 (c).
SPS 341.17(7)(b)2.
2. The manufacturer's and contractor's reports that are required in ASME CSD-1 sections CG-510 (a) and (b).
SPS 341.17(7)(b)3.
3. A boiler log, maintenance record, service invoice or other written record that shows the results of periodic testing, as required in ASME CSD-1 sections CM-110 and CM-130.
SPS 341.17(7)(b)4.
4. The operator's checklist that is required in ASME CSD-1 section CM-130.
SPS 341.17 Note
Note: For inspection fees, see chapter SPS 302.
SPS 341.17 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1988, No. 386, eff. 3-1-88; am. (1) (a),
Register,December, 1992, No. 444, eff. 1-1-93; am. (5),
Register, May, 1994, No. 461, eff. 6-1-94; am. (1) (a), (2) to (5),
Register, October, 1996, No. 490, eff. 11-1-96; am. (4) and (5),
Register, February, 2000, No. 530, eff. 3-1-00;
CR 08-028: am. (4)
Register November 2008 No. 635, eff. 12-1-08; correction in (1) (a), (2), (3) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672;
CR 11-047: am. (1) (title), (a), (4), renum. (5) to be (6), cr. (5), (7)
Register May 2012 No. 677, eff. 6-1-12.
SPS 341.18
SPS 341.18
Exemptions from periodic inspections. SPS 341.18(1)(1)
Exempted equipment. Except as provided in
sub. (2), periodic inspections are not required for any of the following:
SPS 341.18(1)(a)
(a) Boilers or pressure vessels that receive regular inspections by United States government inspectors.
SPS 341.18(1)(e)
(e) Pressure vessels having an inside diameter not exceeding 6 inches with no limit on pressure.
SPS 341.18(1)(f)
(f) Pressure vessels having a volume of less than 5 cubic feet and an operating pressure of less than 250 psig.
SPS 341.18(1)(g)
(g) Pressure vessels with a volume of less than 1-1/2 cubic feet with no limit on pressure.
SPS 341.18(1)(h)
(h) Pressure vessels having an internal or external operating pressure of not more than 15 psig with no limitation on size.
SPS 341.18(1)(i)
(i) Hot-water supply boilers and water heaters, and hot-water storage tanks in which the temperature does not exceed 210
°F.
SPS 341.18(1)(j)
(j) Vessels used for the storage or processing of cold water, including those with air cushions.
SPS 341.18(1)(k)
(k) Pressure vessels that are used in accordance with the regulations of the United States department of transportation.
SPS 341.18(1)(L)
(L) Air receivers having a volume of less than 90 gallons and a working pressure less than 200 psig as stamped on the manufacturer's nameplate.
SPS 341.18 Note
Note: Ninety gallons equals 12.033 cubic feet.
SPS 341.18(1)(m)
(m) Pressure vessels used in processing and storing of fermented beverages at temperatures not exceeding 140
°F.
SPS 341.18(1)(n)
(n) Any pressure vessel used as an integral part of an electrical circuit breaker.
SPS 341.18(2)
(2) Exceptions. In individual cases, the boilers and pressure vessels exempted in
sub. (1) shall be subject to inspection by or on order of the department upon the complaint of any person or upon the initiative of the department when there is reasonable cause to suspect that the construction, installation, maintenance or operation of the vessel is not in keeping with the general purpose and intent of this chapter.
SPS 341.18(3)
(3) Exempted power boilers. A power boiler, excluding a chemical recovery boiler, with a rated steam output capacity of 100,000 pounds per hour or greater may be exempted from internal inspection each 12 months, but not to exceed 24 months, provided all the following conditions are met:
SPS 341.18(3)(c)
(c) The certified inspector has verified in writing to the department that the maintenance and treatment programs are adequate for the boiler.
SPS 341.18(3)(d)
(d) If the internal inspection is completed during the 12 to 24 month period, the boiler shall be subjected to an external inspection at 12 months.
SPS 341.18 History
History: Register, February, 1988, No. 386, eff. 3-1-88; cr. (3),
Register, June, 1996, No. 486, eff. 7-1-96; am. (2) and (3) (c),
Register, February, 2000, No. 530, eff. 3-1-00;
CR 05-025: cr. (1) (n)
Register October 2005 No. 598, eff. 11-1-05;
CR 08-028: r. and recr. (1)
Register November 2008 No. 635, eff. 12-1-08;
CR 11-047: am. (1) (a) to (c), (i), (k), (o)
Register May 2012 No. 677, eff. 6-1-12.
SPS 341.19
SPS 341.19
Preparation for internal inspection. SPS 341.19(1)(1)
General requirements. The owner or user of a boiler or a pressure vessel subject to inspection shall prepare the vessel for internal inspection after due notice from the certified inspector. To prepare a vessel for an internal inspection, all manhole plates, all wash-out plugs, and a sufficient number of handhole plates to permit a satisfactory inspection shall be removed. The shell and heads shall be thoroughly cleaned and exposed when so requested. Each steam boiler shall be thoroughly drained of water and all fire-side surfaces cleaned before an internal inspection is made.
SPS 341.19(2)
(2) Preparation procedure. The following procedure shall be required for preparation for inspection:
SPS 341.19(2)(a)
(a) Before entering any part of a boiler that is connected to a common header with other boilers, the required steam or water system stop valves shall be closed, tagged and preferably padlocked, and drain valves or cocks between the 2 closed stop valves shall be opened. The feed valves shall be closed, tagged, and preferably padlocked, and drain valves or cocks located between the 2 valves shall be opened.
SPS 341.19(2)(b)
(b) After draining the boiler, the blowoff valves shall be closed, tagged and preferably padlocked. Blowoff lines, where practicable, shall be disconnected between pressure parts and valves. All drains and vent lines shall be opened.
SPS 341.19(3)
(3) Right to refuse entry. The certified inspector shall have the right to refuse to enter a boiler or pressure vessel if in the inspector's judgement it is unsafe to do so.
SPS 341.19 Note
Note: Confined space rules are contained in chapter SPS 332 for public sector employees and in section
29 CFR 1910.146 of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration for private sector employees.
SPS 341.19 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1988, No. 386, eff. 3-1-88; am. (1), (3),
Register, October, 1996, No. 490, eff. 11-1-96;
CR 11-047: am. (1), (2) (a)
Register May 2012 No. 677, eff. 6-1-12.
SPS 341.23
SPS 341.23
Reporting of periodic inspections. SPS 341.23(1)(a)(a) Except as provided in
par. (b) and
s. SPS 341.55 (4), reports of periodic internal or external inspections of boilers and pressure vessels shall be sent to the department in accordance with the department's electronic data interchange transfer guidelines, within 5 business days after completing the inspection, unless additional time is authorized by the department.
SPS 341.23(1)(b)
(b) The department's 10663-E inspection form may be used in lieu of the electronic data interchange system where approved in advance by the department.
SPS 341.23 Note
Note: The Department forms required in this chapter are available for a nominal fee at telephone 800-DOC-SALE or 411 (Telecommunications Relay), or at
docsales@doa.state.wi.us, or at no charge at the Department's Web site at
www.dsps.wi.gov through links to Division of Industry Services forms.
SPS 341.23(2)(a)(a) A verification that a periodic inspection has been performed shall be posted on or near the inspected item.
SPS 341.23(2)(b)
(b) A group of pressure vessels of the same design and use that are interconnected or are operated so as to form a unit, machine or apparatus may be included in a single inspection report. The report shall contain the number, description and use of the vessel.
SPS 341.23(2)(c)
(c) The inspection report shall explain any violation or unsafe condition with references to code section numbers. Recommendations to the owner or user of the vessel, relating to code violations, shall be included in the report to the department.
SPS 341.23(3)
(3) External inspections. External inspections shall be reported only when either of the following conditions is found:
SPS 341.23(3)(a)
(a) An internal inspection is not possible because of the construction of the vessel. In these cases the external inspection shall be reported to the department in the same manner as an internal inspection. The report shall be marked external, and the reason for making an external inspection instead of an internal shall be given.
SPS 341.23(3)(b)
(b) When violations of this chapter or unsafe conditions involving the safety of the vessel are found.
SPS 341.23 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1988, No. 386, eff. 3-1-88; am. (1), (2) (a) and (3) (b),
Register, February, 2000, No. 530, eff. 3-1-00;
CR 05-025: am. (1) and (2) (a), cr. (2) (a) 2.
Register October 2005 No. 598, eff. 11-1-05;
CR 11-047: r. and recr. (1), (2) (a), am. (3) (a)
Register May 2012 No. 677, eff. 6-1-12.
SPS 341.24(1)(a)1.1. Except as specified in
subd. 2., the owner or user of the boiler or pressure vessel shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining a valid permit to operate.
SPS 341.24(1)(a)2.
2. An owner or user of a boiler or pressure vessel installed at a one- or 2-family dwelling is not required to apply for a permit to operate as specified in this section.
SPS 341.24(1)(b)
(b) Posting. The permit to operate shall be posted near the boiler or pressure vessel by the owner or user of the boiler or pressure vessel.
SPS 341.24(2)
(2) Issuance. After each installation or periodic inspection for boilers and pressure vessels found to be in compliance with this chapter, a permit to operate shall be issued by the department to the owner or user of the boiler or pressure vessel. The department shall issue the permit within 30 business days of determination of compliance.
SPS 341.24(3)
(3) Information. The permit to operate shall give the maximum allowable working pressure as determined using the regulations of this chapter, the certified inspector's name and telephone number, and the expiration date.
SPS 341.24(4)
(4) Expiration. The permit to operate shall be valid until the next required periodic inspection or until rescinded due to code violations.
SPS 341.24 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1988, No. 386, eff. 3-1-88; am.
Register, February, 2000, No. 530, eff. 3-1-00;
CR 05-025: am. (1) (b) and (4)
Register October 2005 No. 598, eff. 11-1-05;
CR 08-028: r. and recr. (1)
Register November 2008 No. 635, eff. 12-1-08;
CR 11-047: am. (1) (a) 2., (2)
Register May 2012 No. 677, eff. 6-1-12.
SPS 341.27
SPS 341.27
Application. Except as specified under
s. SPS 341.29 (2), this subchapter applies to all boilers and pressure vessels existing on or after June 1, 2012.
