N.M. Code R. § 14.9.4.12 – New Construction and Installation of Boilers

A. All boiler installations shall conform to minimum requirements for safety from structural and mechanical failure and excessive pressure, as established by the mechanical bureau in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes, Sections I, IV, and IX, with the addenda and interpretations thereto made, and the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspection Code.
B. All installations after the adoption of the boiler rules shall be designed, constructed, inspected and stamped in accordance with the ASME Code, as adopted herein and the latest addenda thereto, in effect. In addition, all boilers, except cast iron boilers, shall be registered with the national board of boiler and pressure vessel inspectors and be assigned a national board registration number.
C. The mechanical bureau may inspect any boiler installations in the state of New Mexico with sufficient notice to the owners/operators of such equipment. All inspections are to be conducted in accordance with the latest accepted edition of the National Board Inspection Code.
[1-1-98; 14.9.4.12 NMAC - Rn, 14 NMAC 9.4.12, 08-01-03]