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2000 SESSION

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HB 1372 Boilers; inspection.

Introduced by: Ward L. Armstrong | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Antique and model boilers. Clarifies the inspection and testing requirements of antique and model boilers. The bill (i) adds a requirement for magnetic particle examination as an alternative to dye penetrant examinations, (ii) adds that the hydrostatic test at the maximum allowable working pressure should only be performed once if the inspector makes certain findings, and (iii) allows the Commissioner to grant waivers or variances from the requirements for antique or model boilers upon evidence of an applicant meeting certain alternate standards.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Antique and model boilers. Clarifies that inspection of a fusible plug is required only if a fusible plug is provided in the original design of the antique or model boiler. The bill also (i) adds a requirement for magnetic particle examination as an alternative to dye penetrant examinations, (ii) adds that the hydrostatic test at the maximum allowable working pressure should only be performed once if the inspector makes certain findings, and (iii) allows the Commissioner to grant waivers from the requirements for antique or model boilers upon clear and convincing evidence of an applicant meeting substantially equivalent standards.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Antique and model boilers. Clarifies that inspection of a fusible plug is required only if a fusible plug is provided in the original design of the antique or model boiler. The bill also (i) adds a requirement for magnetic particle examination as an alternative to dye penetrant examinations, (ii) adds that the hydrostatic test at the maximum allowable working pressure should only be performed once if the inspector makes certain findings, and (iii) allows the Commissioner to grant waivers from the requirements for antique or model boilers upon clear and convincing evidence of an applicant meeting substantially equivalent standards.