OAR 918-225-0560
Responsibility of Inspectors


(1)

All deputy and special inspectors shall perform boiler, pressure vessel and pressure piping inspections in accordance with the Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code adopted in OAR 918-225-0430 (Adopted Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code) and the following requirements of the division:

(a)

For new boilers, the inspector shall verify that the controls and safety devices required by ASME CSD-1 or other construction codes are installed and function as designed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions;

(b)

External boiler inspections shall be performed with the boiler in normal operation. The inspector shall examine all controls, safety devices, water columns and gauge glasses for evidence of tampering and shall verify that all testing has been performed to ensure proper functioning;

(c)

Internal boiler inspections shall be performed in a thorough and complete manner. Manways and other inspection openings necessary to perform a particular inspection shall be removed for access to the boiler internals. Water columns, feed water controllers and feed piping shall be inspected internally. The inspector shall visually examine pressure boundary retaining devices, boiler refractory, hangers, clips, boiler tubes and headers and drum internals for damage, corrosion, overheating, welded repairs, feedwater treatment or any detrimental conditions;

(d)

The inspector shall explain to the owner or user that any boiler, pressure vessel or pressure piping deficiency requires correction under the Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code. The inspector shall require conditions not hazardous to health or safety to be corrected within 30 days. The inspector shall require conditions hazardous to health or safety to be corrected prior to operating the equipment. The owner or user of the equipment may apply to the chief inspector for extension of the 30-day correction requirement; and

(e)

All inspectors witnessing installation, repair or alteration of boilers, pressure vessels or pressure piping shall verify that the contractor and workers performing the work are appropriately licensed and hold valid permits as required by ORS 480.630 (Licensing of boiler contractors and persons installing, altering or repairing boilers or pressure vessels).

(2)

Failure to comply with subsections (1)(a) through (e) of this rule, or failure of an owner or user to perform a required deficiency correction may cause additional inspections to be performed per ORS 480.570 (Inspections by special inspectors or others) as directed by the chief inspector.

(3)

The responsibilities of process piping inspectors are located in OAR 918-225-0562 (Process Piping Inspector Responsibilities).
[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Source: Rule 918-225-0560 — Responsibility of Inspectors, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=918-225-0560.

918‑225‑0240
Definitions
918‑225‑0300
Exemptions for Fired Water Heaters
918‑225‑0310
Exemptions for Refrigerant Piping Systems
918‑225‑0315
Exemptions for Process Piping Systems
918‑225‑0320
Exemptions for Refrigerant or Air Conditioning Pressure Vessels
918‑225‑0330
Exemptions for Unfired Pressure Vessels With an Inside Diameter of Six Inches and Less
918‑225‑0340
Exemptions for Pressure Containing Parts of Piping Components
918‑225‑0350
Exemptions for Hot Water Storage Tanks
918‑225‑0360
Exemptions for Certain Pressure Vessels
918‑225‑0365
Exemptions for Certain Miniature Boilers
918‑225‑0370
Exemptions for Coil-Type Water Boilers
918‑225‑0380
Exemptions for Refrigeration Chillers
918‑225‑0430
Adopted Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code
918‑225‑0435
Amendments to the Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code
918‑225‑0445
Other Installation Standards
918‑225‑0450
Manufacturer’s Data Reports
918‑225‑0460
Reporting of Accidents and Conditions of Use
918‑225‑0465
Boiler Room Usage
918‑225‑0470
Boiler Operation
918‑225‑0510
Installation of Buried Vessels
918‑225‑0540
Scope of Special Inspector’s Authority
918‑225‑0560
Responsibility of Inspectors
918‑225‑0562
Process Piping Inspector Responsibilities
918‑225‑0565
Reporting of Immediate Hazards to Health or Safety
918‑225‑0570
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspection Schedules
918‑225‑0590
Inspection Cycle Extension Program
918‑225‑0600
Permits
918‑225‑0606
Issuance and Purchase of Minor Repair Permits
918‑225‑0609
Use of Minor Repair Permits
918‑225‑0612
Scope of Work Allowed under Minor Repair Permit
918‑225‑0615
Inspection of Minor Repair Permits
918‑225‑0618
Misuse of Minor Repair Permits
918‑225‑0620
Bulk Rate Permits
918‑225‑0630
Special Fee for Dryer Permits
918‑225‑0640
Business and Trade License Fees
918‑225‑0650
Practical Experience Requirement
918‑225‑0660
Certification of Special Inspectors
918‑225‑0665
Certification of Process Piping Inspectors
918‑225‑0670
Fees for Inspector Examination, Certification and Renewal
918‑225‑0691
Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Pressure Piping Installation, Alteration or Repair Licensing Requirements
918‑225‑0700
Responsibility of Boiler Contractors
918‑225‑0720
Welding Requirements for Owner-Users
918‑225‑0730
Requirements for Businesses Doing Welding or Brazing
918‑225‑0740
Quality Control System for Pressure Piping
918‑225‑0745
Contractor Registration
918‑225‑0780
Filing of Insurance Notices
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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