Repairs and Alterations
Effective Jan 17, 2025Mass. Register #1539MGL c. 146, §§ 1 through 51; §§ 56 through 64; §§ 66 through 80Board of Boiler Rules
- (1) Welded Repairs and Alterations: All welded repairs and alterations performed to the High Pressure/Power Boiler proper and the High Pressure/Power Boiler External Piping (BEP) shall be done in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 146 §2 and NBIC Part 3 Repairs and Alterations, and shall be performed by an accredited “R” Certificate Holder. It is the responsibility of the Owner/User or Engineer in Charge to ensure that all repairs and alterations are performed in accordance with 522 CMR 2.00. Signed copies of completed Form R-1 and Form R-2, together with attachments, shall be submitted to the Division, in a format approved by the Chief. Copies, shall be made available to the Division or an Authorized Inspection Agency upon request. Distribution of Form R-1 and Form R-2 and attachments shall be the responsibility of the organization performing the repair.
- (2) Mechanical Repairs to Boiler External Piping Systems (BEP). All mechanical repairs to Boiler External Piping of High Pressure/Power Boilers shall be performed under the supervision of the Engineer in Charge. The Engineer in Charge shall record all work performed on the Boiler upon forms to be obtained from the Division. These records shall be kept on file at the location of the Boiler(s), and shall be always accessible to the Division and Authorized Inspection Agencies. Design requirements for mechanical repairs are to meet the original code of construction. Legible signed copies of such reports together with attachments shall be made on a form, and submitted to the Division, in a format approved by the Chief, within seven days of completion of the repair.