OAR 918-225-0430
Adopted Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code

(1)

The Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code is adopted and amended by reference. Any matters included in the referenced publications below that are in conflict with Oregon Revised Statutes or Oregon Administrative Rules are superseded by the applicable statute or rule. All remaining parts or application of the code or standard remain in effect. Items which are superseded by applicable statute or rule include but are not limited to: licensing or certification requirements; inspection schedules and requirements; quality assurance or quality control procedures or requirements; structures or equipment maintenance requirements; matters covered by federal or state law; and matters that conflict with other specialty codes or publications adopted by the department. Any matters included in the referenced publications below which are beyond the scope of the State Building Code as defined in ORS Chapter 455 (Building Code) are not adopted or enforced as part of the Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code.

(2)

Effective October 1, 2018, the 2018 Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code consists of the following minimum safety standards for boilers, pressure vessels, pressure piping, parts, items, and repair and alteration procedures:

(a)

ORS 480.510 (Short title) to 480.670 (Civil penalty for Boiler and Pressure Vessel Law violations) and OAR chapter 918, division 225;

(b)

The Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2015 Edition as published, including Section I; Section II, Parts A, B, C, and D; Section IV; Section V; Section VIII, Division 1, 2, and 3; Section IX; and Section X only;

(c)

The 2016 Edition of the ASME B31.1 Power Piping Code;

(d)

The 2016 Edition of the ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code;

(e)

The 2016 Edition of the ASME B31.5 Refrigeration Piping Code;

(f)

The 2017 Edition of the ASME B31.9 Building Service Piping Code;

(g)

The 2017 Edition of the National Board Inspection Code ANSI/NB 23, including Parts 1, 2, and 3, as amended by the division in OAR 918-225-0435 (Amendments to the Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code) Table 2-B;

(h)

The 2015 Edition of NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code; and,

(i)

The 2015 Edition of ASME, CSD-1, Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers.

(3)

The standards and requirements applicable to boiler and pressure vessel business and trade licenses, as well as inspector certifications, issued by the Building Codes Division are established in ORS Chapters 455 and 480, and OAR chapter 918, divisions 30, 90, and 225.
[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Source: Rule 918-225-0430 — Adopted Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=918-225-0430.

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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