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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