(a)

1. (1) All power boilers subject to the provisions of Arkansas Code § 20-23-101 et seq., and this part shall be under attendance by a licensed operator whenever they are in use for any purpose.
2. (2) Boilers that are fired up are considered in use whether steam is being withdrawn or not, unless the boiler is in a building that is not occupied at any time.

(d)

1. (1) “Operator” means a competent attendant who is familiar with the particular boilers to be operated, and who has received proper instruction in their safe operation.
2. (2) He or she must also be licensed by the division.

(e) Operator attendance.

1. (1) It should be noted that nothing will replace the need for one (1) or more boiler operators being in attendance when the boilers are in operation.

2. (2) High-pressure steam boilers.

   1. (A)

(i) Manual boilers shall be maintained by constant attendance by a boiler operator.

1. (ii) See definition of constant attendance in 20 CAR § 880-103.

   1. (B)

      1. (i) High-pressure steam boilers, which meet CSD-1 recommendations for local alarms and safety devices, shall be maintained by regular attendance by a boiler operator.
      2. (ii) See definition of regular attendance in 20 CAR § 880-103.

   2. (C)

      1. (i) High-pressure steam boilers, which meet CSD-1 as in subdivisions (e)(2)(A) and (B) of this section, plus have installed remotely actuated alarms to detect low water condition, high pressure, high water condition, loss of operating boiler, etc., shall be maintained by periodic attendance by a boiler operator provided the operator has the prior approval of the Chief Inspector of the Boiler Inspection Division.
      2. (ii) See definition of periodic attendance in 20 CAR § 880-103.
   3. (D) High-temperature, high-pressure water boilers fall under the same guidelines as those for high-pressure boilers in subdivisions (e)(2)(A) – (C) of this section.

   4. (E)

      1. (i) Remote monitoring for high-pressure boilers (safety valve is set at greater than fifteen pounds per square inch (15 psi)) shall only be approved with a formal request, in writing, to the Chief Inspector of the Boiler Inspection Division.
      2. (ii) It must describe the system, the equipment, what is presently installed, and what the plans are for remote monitoring.

2. (3) Low-pressure steam, hot water heating, and hot water supply boilers.

   1. (A)

      1. (i) Low-pressure steam boilers shall meet the requirements of CSD-1 for controls, local alarms, and safety devices, as adopted by 20 CAR § 880-701.
      2. (ii) Boiler operator attendance shall be as described for regular attendance, except the time frame shall be expanded to every two (2) hours for inspections and readings.
      3. (iii) This can be extended to four (4) hours by meeting the requirements for periodic attendance of a boiler.

   2. (B)

      1. (i) Hot water heating boilers shall meet the requirements of CSD-1 for controls, local alarms, and safety devices, as adopted by 20 CAR § 880-701.
      2. (ii) Boiler operator attendance shall be a maximum of every twelve (12) hours for inspection and any required readings with the boilers in operation, and more often should there be other extenuating circumstances.

   3. (C)

      1. (i) Hot water supply boilers shall meet the requirements of CSD-1 for controls, local alarms, and safety devices, as adopted by 20 CAR § 880-701.
      2. (ii) Boiler operator attendance shall be a maximum of every twelve (12) hours for inspection and any required readings with the boilers in operation, and more often should there be other extenuating circumstances.