SPS 341.44 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1988, No. 386, eff. 3-1-88;
CR 11-047: am.
Register May 2012 No. 677, eff. 6-1-12.
SPS 341.45(1)(1)
Exempted vessels. The following vessels are not required to be constructed and installed in accordance with the ASME code:
SPS 341.45(1)(a)
(a) Water heaters and hot-water storage tanks, provided water temperatures do not exceed 210
°F.
SPS 341.45 Note
Note: See chapter SPS 384 for requirements relating to water heaters and hot-water storage tanks.
SPS 341.45(1)(b)
(b) Vessels for containing water under pressure for domestic supply, including those having an air space for expansion.
SPS 341.45(1)(c)
(c) Pressure vessels used for the processing or storage of water at water temperatures not exceeding 210
°F. These vessels may contain a steam or hot water coil or heat exchanger, provided the steam is at or below a pressure of 15 psig and the hot water is at or below a pressure of 160 psig and a temperature of 250
°F.
SPS 341.45(1)(d)
(d) Pressure vessels used for water conditioning and filtration.
SPS 341.45(1)(e)
(e) Pressure vessels used in processing and storing of fermented beverages at temperatures not exceeding 140
°F.
SPS 341.45(2)
(2) Vessel identification. The vessels listed in
sub. (1) (b) to
(e) shall be identified with the manufacturer's name, a serial number, the allowable working pressure, and the year fabricated.
SPS 341.45(3)(a)(a) Except as provided in
par. (b), the vessels listed in
sub. (1) shall meet the pressure relief device requirements of the ASME code.
SPS 341.45 Note
Note: Pressure relief devices are not required on each vessel of a system if the system is properly equipped with pressure relief devices. For systems containing unheated water storage tanks, a pressure relief device is needed when the pressure-inducing source is capable of imposing a pressure greater than the design pressure of the tanks.
SPS 341.45(3)(b)
(b) Water heaters and hot-water storage tanks shall be equipped with combination temperature and pressure relief valves in accordance with
chs. SPS 381 to
387.
SPS 341.45 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1988, No. 386, eff. 3-1-88; r. and recr. (1) (a) and(3) (b),
Register, December, 1992, No. 444, eff. 1-1-93; correction in (3) (b) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register, March, 1998, No. 507; am. (1) (intro.) and (3) (a),
Register, February, 2000, No. 530, eff. 3-1-00; correction in (3) (b) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672;
CR 11-047: am. (1) (a) to (d), (3) (b)
Register May 2012 No. 677, eff. 6-1-12.
SPS 341.46(1)(1)
General. Power piping shall be installed in accordance with ASME B31.1. The use of slip-on flanges shall be limited in applications to no higher than Class 300 primary pressure service rating. Slip-on flanges shall be installed with double fillet welds in accordance with ASME B31.1.
SPS 341.46(2)
(2) Boiler external piping. Boiler external piping within the scope of section I of the ASME code shall be installed in accordance with ASME B31.1.
SPS 341.46(3)
(3) Application. This section applies to new systems as well as all replacements, modifications, and alterations to existing systems.
SPS 341.46 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1988, No. 386, eff. 3-1-88; r. and recr.
Register, February, 1990, No. 410, eff. 3-1-90;
am. (1) and (2),
Register, February, 2000, No. 530, eff. 3-1-00;
CR 11-047: am. (1), (2)
Register May 2012 No. 677, eff. 6-1-12.
SPS 341.47
SPS 341.47
Multi-boiler installations. When hot-water heating boilers are installed in multiples with a common header and a common return, isolation valves may be eliminated between units and the units may be considered as one boiler provided all of the following conditions are met:
SPS 341.47(1)
(1) Output limit. No single unit exceeds 500,000 Btu per hour output.
SPS 341.47(2)
(2) Pressure relief. Each unit has a pressure relief device as required by the ASME code, or the common header has a pressure relief device with sufficient relieving capacity for all units in the installation.
SPS 341.47(3)
(3) Controls. Each unit has operating controls and safety controls acceptable to the department.
SPS 341.47(4)
(4) Low-water cutoff. The fuel supply to each unit is shut off by a low-water cutoff in the event of low water in the system.
SPS 341.47 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1988, No. 386, eff. 3-1-88;
CR 11-047: am. (intro.), (1) to (3)
Register May 2012 No. 677, eff. 6-1-12.
SPS 341.48
SPS 341.48
Organic- or synthetic-fluid heat-transfer systems. Boilers and coil-type heaters that utilize organic or synthetic fluids as a heat-transfer media shall be designed, constructed and installed in accordance with the ASME code. Piping for organic or synthetic fluids used as a heat-transfer media and subject to temperatures in excess of 250
°F shall be installed in accordance with ASME B31.1.
SPS 341.48 Note
Note: See sections
SPS 341.41 (1) and
(2) for requirements relating to registering these installations with the Department.
SPS 341.48 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1988, No. 386, eff. 3-1-88; am.
Register, May, 1994,No. 461, eff. 6-1-94; am.
Register, February, 2000, No. 530, eff. 3-1-00;
CR 05-025: am.
Register October 2005 No. 598, eff. 11-1-05;
CR 11-047: am.
Register May 2012 No. 677, eff. 6-1-12.
SPS 341.49
SPS 341.49
Solid-fuel-fired water-heating appliances. SPS 341.49(1)(1)
General. This section applies to solid-fuel-fired water-heating appliances that are not constructed and installed in accordance with the ASME code.
SPS 341.49(2)(a)(a) A solid-fuel-fired water-heating appliance shall be constructed with self-contained weather proofing or other weather protection acceptable to the department.
SPS 341.49(2)(b)
(b) A solid-fuel-fired water-heating appliance shall be listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory acceptable to the department.
SPS 341.49 Note
Note: Examples of acceptable testing laboratories include, but are not limited to, Underwriters Laboratory (UL) and Factory Mutual (FM).
SPS 341.49(2)(c)
(c) A solid-fuel-fired water-heating appliance shall be designed and constructed for operation at atmospheric pressure and shall be properly vented to prevent a positive pressure condition.
SPS 341.49(3)(a)(a) A solid-fuel-fired water-heating appliance shall be located away from occupiable structures in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation. If provided, a canopy shall be open on all sides and constructed of substantially nonflammable materials, and may not fully cover the unit.
SPS 341.49(3)(b)
(b) A solid-fuel-fired water-heating appliance shall be enclosed by fencing or other barriers to prevent access and tampering by unauthorized persons.
SPS 341.49(3)(c)
(c) Any automatic fuel-feeding system for a solid-fuel-fired water-heating appliance shall be designed or approved by the manufacturer of the appliance.
SPS 341.49(3)(d)
(d) The installation of a solid-fuel-fired water-heating appliance shall be provided with means to prevent freezing of the supply and return lines.
SPS 341.49(4)
(4) Repairs. Repairs to the boiler shall be made in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation.
SPS 341.49 History
History: Cr.
Register, December, 1992, No. 444, eff. 1-1-93; r. and recr. (2), (3) (a), am. (4) (a),
Register, June, 1996, No. 486, eff. 7-1-96; correction in (4) (b) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register, October, 1996, No. 490;
correction in (4) (b) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register, May, 2001, No. 545;
CR 01-139: am. (5) (b)
Register June 2002 No. 558, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 08-028: r. and recr.
Register November 2008 No 635, eff. 12-1-08;
CR 11-047: am. (3) (a), (c)
Register May 2012 No. 677, eff. 6-1-12.
SPS 341.53(1)(1)
General. This subchapter applies to all nuclear power facilities existing on or after June 1, 2012.
SPS 341.53(2)
(2) NRC requirements. Construction, installation, operation, alterations and repairs for nuclear facility components that are regulated by the NRC shall comply with all applicable NRC regulations.
SPS 341.53 Note
Note: See
10 CFR 50.55a to 50.57 for applicable NRC regulations.
SPS 341.53 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1988, No. 386, eff. 3-1-88; correction made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672;
CR 11-047: renum. 341.53 to be (1) and am., cr. (1) (title), (2)
Register May 2012 No. 677, eff. 6-1-12.
SPS 341.54(1)
(1)
Owner-report filing before operation. The owner or user of any nuclear class pressure vessel within the scope of applicable NRC regulations, except those vessels exempted from periodic inspections in
s. SPS 341.18, shall file a copy of ASME form N-3, as required by the NRC, with the department before operating the pressure vessel.
SPS 341.54 Note
Note: Form N-3, Owner's Data Report for Nuclear Power Plant Components, is available from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), at P.O. Box 2300, Fairfield, NJ 07007-2300, or telephone 800/843-2763, or
www.asme.org.
SPS 341.54(2)
(2) Registration of boilers, pressure vessels and power piping. All non-nuclear class boilers, pressure vessels and power piping at nuclear power plants shall be registered with the department as required by
s. SPS 341.41. The installation inspection shall meet the requirements of
s. SPS 341.16.
SPS 341.54 Note
Note: Large groups of vessels may be reported in summary form in lieu of individual reports for each vessel.
SPS 341.54 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1988, No. 386, eff. 3-1-88; correction in (1), (2) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672;
CR 11-047: am. (1)
Register May 2012 No. 677, eff. 6-1-12.
SPS 341.55(1)(a)(a)
Inspection plan. The owner or user shall file with the department an in-service inspection plan as required by the NRC. The department shall be notified at least 10 business days prior to all planned shutdowns that include in-service inspections.
SPS 341.55 Note
Note: A copy of the in-service inspection plan accepted by the nuclear regulatory commission will be acceptable to the Department in satisfying the filing of an in-service inspection plan.
SPS 341.55(1)(b)
(b)
Code of record. In-service inspections shall comply with all applicable NRC regulations.
SPS 341.55 Note
Note: Under
10 CFR 50.55a(g)(4), in-service inspections conducted during successive 120-month inspection intervals generally must comply with the requirements of Section XI of the latest edition and addenda of the ASME Code that were incorporated by reference in
10 CFR 50.55a 12 months before the start of the 120-month inspection interval.
SPS 341.55(2)
(2) Statement of inspection-service contract. The owner or user shall file a statement with the department indicating possession of an arrangement with a certified inspector to provide inspection services under applicable NRC regulations. The statement shall include the name and address of the certified inspector.
SPS 341.55(3)
(3) In-service inspection report. Within 90 calendar days after each refueling outage, the owner or user shall submit to the department a copy of the in-service inspection form accepted by the NRC.
SPS 341.55 Note
Note: The in-service inspection forms accepted by the NRC include NIS-1, Owner's Report for Inservice Inspections. It is available
from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) at P.O. Box 2900, Fairfield, NJ 07007-2900, or telephone 800/843-2763, or
www.asme.org.
SPS 341.55(4)(a)(a) Pressure vessels and low-pressure steam or hot-water heating boilers located within a nuclear containment may be inspected as part of the in-service inspection. Except as provided in
s. SPS 341.18, these vessels and boilers shall be inspected at least once every 36 months by a certified inspector, and these inspections shall be reported to the department on form 10663-E.
SPS 341.55(4)(b)
(b) Power boilers located within a nuclear containment may be inspected as part of the in-service inspection. Except as provided in
s. SPS 341.18, these boilers shall be inspected at least once every 12 months by a certified inspector, and these inspections shall be reported to the department on form 10663-E.
SPS 341.55 Note
Note: Section
SPS 341.17 (5) prescribes the steps for extending the period between inspections.
SPS 341.55 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 341.55 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1988, No. 386, eff. 3-1-88; am. (2), (4),
Register, October, 1996, No. 490, eff. 11-1-96; am. (2),
Register, February, 2000, No. 530, eff. 3-1-00;
CR 08-028: r. and recr. (3)
Register November 2008 No. 635, eff. 12-1-08;
CR 11-047: renum. (1) to be (1) (a) and am., cr. (1) (a) (title), (b), am. (2), r. (3) (a) (title), (b), renum. (3) (a), (4) to be (3), (4) (a) and am., cr. (4) (b)
Register May 2012 No. 677, eff. 6-1-12.
SPS 341.56
SPS 341.56
Welded repairs and alterations. The owner or user shall furnish the department, within 90 calendar days of a refueling outage, a record of all repairs and alterations in accordance with NRC regulations, or with the NBIC and forms R-1, R-2 and NR-1, as applicable, when any ASME stamped component within the scope of the NRC regulations is repaired by welding. If used, the NBIC “R" or “NR-1" forms shall be registered with the National Board in accordance with the NBIC.
SPS 341.56 Note
Note: The ASME repair forms accepted by the NRC include NIS-2, Owner's Report for Repair/Replacement Activity. It is available from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) at P.O. Box 2900, Fairfield, NJ 07007-2900, or telephone 800/843-2763, or
www.asme.org.
SPS 341.56 Note
Copies of the National Board forms are available from the National Board, at 1055 Crupper Avenue, Columbus, OH 43229-1183, or telephone 614/888-8320, or
www.nationalboard.org.
SPS 341.56 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1988, No. 386, eff. 3-1-88;
CR 05-025: r. and recr.
Register October 2005 No. 598, eff. 11-1-05;
CR 08-028: r. and recr.
Register November 2008 No. 635, eff. 12-1-08;
CR 11-047: r. (1) (title), (2), renum. (1) to be 341.56 and am.
Register May 2012 No. 677, eff. 6-1-12.
SPS 341.57
SPS 341.57
Report of incidents. The owner or user shall report to the department any incident involving pressure-retaining components that are within the scope of the NRC regulations, if the incident must be reported to the NRC. The report shall be filed coincident with the report to the NRC.
SPS 341.57 Note
Note: It is the intent of the Department to avoid conflicts with the requirements of the U.S. nuclear regulatory commission.
SPS 341.57 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1988, No. 386, eff. 3-1-88;
CR 11-047: am.
Register May 2012 No. 677, eff. 6-1-12.
SPS 341.60
SPS 341.60
General requirements. Welded repairs, repair parts or alterations to any boiler or pressure vessel or their fittings, settings or appurtenances shall comply with the NBIC.
SPS 341.61
SPS 341.61
General rules for repairs and alterations. SPS 341.61(1)(1) Repairs and alterations to boilers and pressure vessels shall be performed by an organization in possession of a valid National Board repair “R" certificate of authorization for the intended scope of work.
SPS 341.61 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 2000, No. 530, eff. 3-1-00;
CR 05-025: am. (1), r. (2)
Register October 2005 No. 598, eff. 11-1-05.
SPS 341.62(1)(a)(a) Anyone performing repairs or alterations under the National Board “R" stamp program shall register the repairs and alterations with the National Board on the appropriate NBIC “R" forms.
SPS 341.62(1)(b)1.1. Stamping of or attaching a nameplate to a repaired or altered pressure-retaining item under NBIC part 3 section 5.7 shall be completed and then verified by a certified inspector before the NBIC “R" form is signed by the inspector.
SPS 341.62(1)(b)2.
2. Any stamping or attaching of a nameplate under this section shall be in accordance with the NBIC, except as provided in
subd. 3.
