Reconstruction, Including Welded Repairs, Major Repairs and Alterations
Effective Jan 17, 2025Mass. Register #1539MGL c. 146, §§ 1 through 51; §§ 56 through 64; §§ 66 through 80Board of Boiler Rules
- (1) All reconstruction, including Repairs and Alterations performed to bring the vessel to the original code of construction, as stamped on the Boiler, shall be done in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 146, § 2, 2021 NBIC Part 3, Repairs and Alterations, and the 2021 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section IV, Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers.
- (2) All welded repairs and alterations performed to the Boiler proper 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 to ensure that all repairs and alterations are performed in accordance with 522 CMR 4.00. Signed copies of completed Form R-1 and Form R-2, together with attachments, shall be submitted, in a format approved by the Chief, to the Division. 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.