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the referenced publications below that are in conflict with Oregon Revised Statutes or Oregon Administrative Rules are superseded by the applicable statute or rule.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 Items which are superseded by applicable statute or rule include but are not limited to: licensing or certification requirements; inspection schedules and requirements; quality assurance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.
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.